About Us

Who We Are

Fire Adapted Park County is an IRS 501(c)(3) Colorado nonprofit corporation affiliated with Fire Adapted Colorado (FACO). Fire Adapted Park County’s support area covers the entire area of Park County, Colorado.

By the numbers

FAPCo by the Numbers

90%

of Park County subdivisions at high wildfire risk

2,193.5 mi²

coverage area — 41% private land, 59% public

807K

acres of private land across Park County

18,316

residents depending on community wildfire readiness

14,066

housing units across the county

sub-divisions in the wildland-urban interface

Ready, Set, Go

Park County Fire Protection Districts

FAPCo works alongside these districts, plus CUSP and Park County Emergency Management, to help residents get Ready, Set, Go before wildfire threatens their community.

Platte Canyon

Elk Creek

Hartsel

Southern Park County

Northwest

Jefferson/Como

Lake George

Our Mission

What FAPCo Focuses On

FAPCo assesses and addresses wildfire risk across Park County’s communities, focusing on:

Wildfire Hazard and Response Capability
Community Values at Risk
Residential and Commercial Properties at Risk
Current State of Mitigation Plans, Activities & Resources
Current State of Wildfire Mitigation & Risk Reduction Programs
Resources and Sources of Mitigation Funding
Public Engagement Efforts & Partnership
Evacuation Route Mitigation
Park County Fire Suppression Ponds Project

John Van Doren, FAPCo founder, speaking on the organization’s mission.

Our Board

FAPCo’s Board of Directors is comprised of members of Park County Communities.

Keith Doubleday

President

Burland Ranchettes / Chair, Burland Firewise Committee

Robin Davis

VP / Treasurer

Deer Creek Valley Ranchos / Chair, Deer Creek Valley Ranchos Firewise Committee

Lucy Bauer

Secretary

Bailey Estates / founding member, Bailey Estates Wildfire Prepared; owner, Fireweed Ecological Services LLC

Otto Boneta

Director

Woodside Park / Chair, Woodside Firewise Committee

Steve Wesoloski

Director

KZ Ranch / Chair, KZ Ranch Firewise Committee

Doug Compton

Director

Centennial State Insurance Agency, Bailey

Trice Hufnagle

Director

Mill Iron D representative

Jonathon Spuhler

Director

Friendship Ranch / Chair, Friendship Ranch Committee

Shelby Edwards

Director

Wildland Fire Module Leader, Platte Canyon FPD

Looking Ahead

Goals & Objectives

Conduct site assessments per NFPA 1144
Conduct chainsaw safety & certification workshops
Coordinate volunteer efforts (high school, civic groups, HOAs, etc.) in support of mitigation efforts by others (PCFPD, Forest Guild, etc.)
Bring in volunteer groups like Team Rubicon for larger mitigation efforts
Seek funding for mitigation projects identified in the new PCFPD CWPP
Sponsor frequent community wildfire education events
Conduct best-practices workshops for Firewise leaders
Fundraise for FAPCo

Provide model waivers (with disclaimers) for use by HOAs
Advocate for wildfire-adapted building codes and LURs to the BOCC
Advocate for the county’s adoption of MyWildfireRisk to the county Emergency Services Council
Conduct Rapid Risk Assessments and Nudge mailings with Elk Creek or Platte Canyon
Promote a PCFPD mil levy dedicated to wildfire mitigation
Coordinate with PCFPD, PCSD, Emergency Services, and Park County Communications to develop wildfire evacuation plans
Sponsor Evacuation Route Mitigation
Secure water rights for ponds used for fire suppression