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    <title>Colorado Fire Training Officers Association upcoming events</title>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:03:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>FREE 1 Day Radiological/Nuclear Response Training (09/28/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ctos.acadisonline.com/AcadisViewer/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2FAcadisViewer" target="_blank"&gt;Acadis Homepage&lt;/a&gt;&lt;img src="https://cftoa.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/PER-345%20PER-355%20Colorado%20FLYER.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://cftoa.wildapricot.org/event-6818836</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>FREE Response to Radiological/Nuclear WMD Incidents (09/29/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://ctos.acadisonline.com/AcadisViewer/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2FAcadisViewer" target="_blank"&gt;Acadis Homepage&lt;/a&gt;&lt;img src="https://cftoa.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/PER-354%20Colorado%20FLYER_Page_1.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://cftoa.wildapricot.org/event-6818847</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>EVOC Train-the-Trainer (09/30/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &amp;quot;Square Market&amp;quot;; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"&gt;Emergency Vehicle Operator Course Train-the-Trainer Class (EVOC T3)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &amp;quot;Square Market&amp;quot;; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"&gt;Sterling, CO, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &amp;quot;Square Market&amp;quot;; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;Hosted by Sterling Fire Department&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: &amp;quot;Square Market&amp;quot;; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;(Course is open active Fire, EMS, LEO, Security, and U.S. Military personnel.)&lt;/p&gt;

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      <link>https://cftoa.wildapricot.org/event-6640104</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>CFTOA Meeting - October 20, 2026 (08:00) (10/19/2026)</title>
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     CFTOA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - EVENT DESCRIPTION
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     EDIT THIS SECTION FOR EACH MEETING:

     MEETING ADDRESS:
     633 Tennis Club Rd, Dillon, CO 80435

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     Update BOTH the visible address and the href="" Google Maps
     link below when creating a new meeting event.
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      Meeting Location
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      633 Tennis Club Rd, Dillon, CO 80435
    &lt;/div&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/633+Tennis+Club+Rd,+Dillon,+CO+80435/@39.6091459,-105.9776038,2162m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x876a50aa33a948a5:0x44a942d096ea4c44!8m2!3d39.6091464!4d-105.9673255!16s%2Fg%2F11bw3wrfyj?entry=ttu&amp;amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" target="_blank" style=" display: inline-block; background-color: #1a73e8; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 5px;"&gt;   View Location in Google Maps&lt;/a&gt;
  &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- EVENT TITLE --&gt;

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      CFTOA General Membership Meeting
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      Colorado Fire Training Officers Association
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  &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- MEETING DESCRIPTION --&gt;

  &lt;p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;"&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Colorado Fire Training Officers Association (CFTOA) General Membership Meeting&lt;/strong&gt; brings together fire service training officers, instructors, agency representatives, and other members from across Colorado to discuss issues affecting fire service education, training, professional development, and certification throughout the state.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;"&gt;General Membership Meetings provide a forum for members to discuss current and proposed &lt;strong&gt;policies, procedures, standards, and requirements related to Colorado fire service certifications and training&lt;/strong&gt;. Members have the opportunity to identify concerns, share experiences from their departments and regions, and provide input on issues that may affect firefighters, instructors, training officers, and fire service organizations statewide.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;"&gt;CFTOA also works through its committees and membership to evaluate proposed changes and develop recommendations regarding &lt;strong&gt;education, training programs, certification requirements, testing, instructor development, and professional qualification standards&lt;/strong&gt;. Recommendations supported by the membership may be advanced to the appropriate state-level committees, boards, agencies, or partner organizations for further consideration.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;"&gt;These meetings are an important part of ensuring that &lt;strong&gt;Colorado's fire service has a voice&lt;/strong&gt; in the development and continued improvement of the training and certification programs that affect departments and personnel throughout the state.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p style="margin: 0 0 24px 0;"&gt;In addition to statewide training and certification matters, General Membership Meetings include &lt;strong&gt;Association business, officer and committee reports, upcoming training opportunities and events, committee activities, regional updates, and other matters brought before the membership.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- ELECTRONIC MEETING SYSTEM --&gt;

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    &lt;div style=" font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #222222; margin-bottom: 8px;"&gt;
      Meeting Participation &amp;amp; Electronic Voting
    &lt;/div&gt;

    &lt;p style="margin: 0 0 10px 0;"&gt;CFTOA utilizes an &lt;strong&gt;Electronic Meeting System&lt;/strong&gt; to assist with motions, seconds, and voting during General Membership Meetings. Members may access the system using a smartphone or laptop.&lt;/p&gt;

    &lt;p style="margin: 0 0 10px 0;"&gt;Voting eligibility is based on eligible &lt;strong&gt;Active Member organizations&lt;/strong&gt; in accordance with the CFTOA Bylaws.&lt;/p&gt;

    &lt;p style="margin: 0;"&gt;Members are encouraged to ensure that their CFTOA profile, organization information, and PIN are current prior to the meeting.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- MEMBER PROFILE BUTTON --&gt;

  &lt;div style=" text-align: center; margin: 22px 0 28px 0;"&gt;
    &lt;a href="https://cftoa.wildapricot.org/Sys/Profile" target="_blank" style=" display: inline-block; background-color: #333333; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 5px;"&gt;Update Your CFTOA Member Profile&lt;/a&gt;
  &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- CLOSING --&gt;

  &lt;div style=" border-top: 1px solid #dddddd; padding-top: 18px; margin-top: 10px;"&gt;
    &lt;p style=" margin: 0; text-align: center; font-size: 15px; color: #444444;"&gt;All CFTOA members are encouraged to attend, participate in discussions, serve on committees, and help provide a statewide voice for the continued advancement of &lt;strong&gt;fire service education, training, and certification in Colorado.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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      <link>https://cftoa.wildapricot.org/event-6474510</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>CFTOA Meeting - December 10, 2026 (12/10/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;div style="max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; background-color: #ffffff;"&gt;
  &lt;!-- GOOGLE MAPS / MEETING LOCATION --&gt;

  &lt;div style="background-color: #f4f6f8; border: 1px solid #d9dee3; border-radius: 6px; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 25px; text-align: center;"&gt;
    &lt;div style=" font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #222222; margin-bottom: 5px;"&gt;
      Meeting Location
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    &lt;div style=" font-size: 15px; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 14px;"&gt;
      Adams County; 1675 W 69th Ave, Denver, CO 80221
    &lt;/div&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/1675+W+69th+Ave,+Denver,+CO+80221/@39.8225395,-105.0171849,2155m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x876c77d78915254d:0xe784d02d0966d19a!8m2!3d39.82254!4d-105.0069066!16s%2Fg%2F11q1vffn9m?entry=ttu&amp;amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDkwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D"&gt;View Location in Google Maps&lt;/a&gt;
  &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- EVENT TITLE --&gt;

  &lt;div style=" border-bottom: 3px solid #333333; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;"&gt;
    &lt;div style=" font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; color: #222222;"&gt;
      CFTOA General Membership Meeting
    &lt;/div&gt;

    &lt;div style=" margin-top: 5px; font-size: 14px; color: #666666;"&gt;
      Colorado Fire Training Officers Association
    &lt;/div&gt;
  &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- MEETING DESCRIPTION --&gt;

  &lt;p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;"&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Colorado Fire Training Officers Association (CFTOA) General Membership Meeting&lt;/strong&gt; brings together fire service training officers, instructors, agency representatives, and other members from across Colorado to discuss issues affecting fire service education, training, professional development, and certification throughout the state.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;"&gt;General Membership Meetings provide a forum for members to discuss current and proposed &lt;strong&gt;policies, procedures, standards, and requirements related to Colorado fire service certifications and training&lt;/strong&gt;. Members have the opportunity to identify concerns, share experiences from their departments and regions, and provide input on issues that may affect firefighters, instructors, training officers, and fire service organizations statewide.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;"&gt;CFTOA also works through its committees and membership to evaluate proposed changes and develop recommendations regarding &lt;strong&gt;education, training programs, certification requirements, testing, instructor development, and professional qualification standards&lt;/strong&gt;. Recommendations supported by the membership may be advanced to the appropriate state-level committees, boards, agencies, or partner organizations for further consideration.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p style="margin: 0 0 16px 0;"&gt;These meetings are an important part of ensuring that &lt;strong&gt;Colorado's fire service has a voice&lt;/strong&gt; in the development and continued improvement of the training and certification programs that affect departments and personnel throughout the state.&lt;/p&gt;

  &lt;p style="margin: 0 0 24px 0;"&gt;In addition to statewide training and certification matters, General Membership Meetings include &lt;strong&gt;Association business, officer and committee reports, upcoming training opportunities and events, committee activities, regional updates, and other matters brought before the membership.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;!-- ELECTRONIC MEETING SYSTEM --&gt;

  &lt;div style=" background-color: #f7f7f7; border-left: 4px solid #1a73e8; padding: 16px 18px; margin: 22px 0;"&gt;
    &lt;div style=" font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #222222; margin-bottom: 8px;"&gt;
      Meeting Participation &amp;amp; Electronic Voting
    &lt;/div&gt;

    &lt;p style="margin: 0 0 10px 0;"&gt;CFTOA utilizes an &lt;strong&gt;Electronic Meeting System&lt;/strong&gt; to assist with motions, seconds, and voting during General Membership Meetings. Members may access the system using a smartphone or laptop.&lt;/p&gt;

    &lt;p style="margin: 0 0 10px 0;"&gt;Voting eligibility is based on eligible &lt;strong&gt;Active Member organizations&lt;/strong&gt; in accordance with the CFTOA Bylaws.&lt;/p&gt;

    &lt;p style="margin: 0;"&gt;Members are encouraged to ensure that their CFTOA profile, organization information, and PIN are current prior to the meeting.&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- MEMBER PROFILE BUTTON --&gt;

  &lt;div style=" text-align: center; margin: 22px 0 28px 0;"&gt;
    &lt;a href="https://cftoa.wildapricot.org/Sys/Profile" target="_blank" style=" display: inline-block; background-color: #333333; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; padding: 10px 20px; border-radius: 5px;"&gt;Update Your CFTOA Member Profile&lt;/a&gt;
  &lt;/div&gt;&lt;!-- CLOSING --&gt;

  &lt;div style=" border-top: 1px solid #dddddd; padding-top: 18px; margin-top: 10px;"&gt;
    &lt;p style=" margin: 0; text-align: center; font-size: 15px; color: #444444;"&gt;All CFTOA members are encouraged to attend, participate in discussions, serve on committees, and help provide a statewide voice for the continued advancement of &lt;strong&gt;fire service education, training, and certification in Colorado.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
  &lt;/div&gt;
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      <link>https://cftoa.wildapricot.org/event-6474478</link>
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