The Falcon Fire Protection District held its monthly board meeting Jan. 21 at the Falcon Fire Administration Building at 7030 Old Meridian Road. Joan Fritsche, attorney; Ray Hawkins, treasurer; James Reid, president; Dan Kupferer, assistant secretary; Steve Podoll, secretary; Trent Harwig, chief, attended. Tom Kerby, vice president, was not present and excused.
Phoenix award presentation
EMS Chief Jon Webb presented the award. On March 4, 2024, the district received a call for a citizen in cardiac arrest, responding to the call in four minutes and resulting in a successful resuscitation. Battalion Chief Joe Cosgrove, Capt. Andrew Olsson, Paramedic Anna Beringer, and firefighter/EMT Louis Hall were recognized for their efforts on the call.
December minutes
The board unanimously approved December minutes.
Treasurer’s report
Harwig presented the numbers through December 2025, representing 100% of the fiscal year.
The general fund was at 102% of anticipated revenues, totaling $12,482,169. Total expenses were at 95% of expected.
The ambulance transport fund was at 109% of the expected revenues, totaling $1,287,000. Total expenses were at 89% of expected.
The capital project fund had received 101% of expected revenues. Total expenses were at 26% of expected. A $1.5 million payment was made toward the lease purchase agreement, leaving about $1.7 million remaining on the lease purchase. Total expenses were at 47% because of several purchases being rolled over into 2026.
The rural water fund had no new activity.
The board unanimously passed the report.
Staff reports
Deputy Chief Jeff Petersma presented the operations report for the year 2025.
There were 374 total calls in December. For the year, there were 4,384 calls, with 3,538 belonging to the district. Average response times across all districts remained stable.
Webb presented the EMS report. In December, there were 223 calls, with 167 transports and average cash per trip of $710.20. Year to date had 1,804 transports with a cash per trip of $656.06, representing about a year’s increase of around 200 transports; 24-month totals showed 3,425 transports with a cash per trip of $659.52, with the Medicaid supplement increasing this to $871.60.
Lt. Curtis Kauffman presented the fire prevention report. In December, there were 10 building inspections, two follow-up inspections, four partial/rough/fire finals, and six electronic development application reviews.
Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code
The board discussed how the enforcement of the new code will require additional expense for the district. However, there is also a statute stating that the state cannot enforce an unfunded mandate. The board will continue to await the final verdict from legal representation, regarding whether this statute overrules the new CWRC.
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