Date
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Track
Lead Series - Chief Officer + FMS
Name
From Wildfire to Regulation: Colorado’s Evolving WUI Legal Landscape
Description

As wildfires grow in intensity and frequency, Colorado has responded with new and evolving laws aimed at reducing risk in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). This workshop will provide fire service leaders, code officials, and emergency managers with a comprehensive overview of Colorado’s current WUI regulatory landscape. Explore recent legislation, code developments, and local adoption trends impacting building standards, defensible space, and community risk reduction. Attendees will gain insight into how these regulations affect operational planning, public education, and interagency coordination. Learn how to navigate the challenges of implementation, communicate requirements effectively, and play an active role in shaping safer, more fire-resilient communities.

Christopher Brunette