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Board of Directors

Meet Your Board of Directors

FFPD Board Member Dale Carroll
Dale Carroll

FFPD Board Member Dana Angel
Dana Angel

FFPD Board Member James Sheridan
James Sheridan

Board member Wendi Lemmons
Wendi Lemons

Board Member josh Talbert
Joshua Talbot

President 

Dale has been the President of the FFPD board of directors since 2024. Dale has served on the FFPD board since 2002. He retired as FFPD Firefighter in 2005 having served our community since 1977. Dale is a resident of Penrose.

Vice President

Dana has served on the FFPD Board since 2018. He retired as a firefighter after having served our community since 1977. Dana is a Florence native and resides in Florence.

Board Member

James is the treasurer of the FFPD Board of Directors since 2024. James has served on the FFPD Board since 2022. James has experience as a firefighter in his previous community. He is a resident of Penrose.

Board Member

Wendi has served as a FFPD Board Member since 2024. She brings with her experience and knowledge from her work in Oklahoma in the emergency management field. Wendi is the first woman to be elected to the Board. She is a resident of Penrose. 

Board Member

Joshua has been a FFPD Board member since 2024. Joshua has a wealth of experience and knowledge of the fire service. He is a Lieutenant for the Colorado Springs Fire Department. Josh is a resident of Florence.

Board Meetings - Calendar, Minutes, Resolutions, and Budget Reports

Board meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm at 300 W Main Street in Florence (Station 1) 

2025 Meeting Dates: 

  • January 7
  • January 21
  • February 4
  • February 18
  • March 4
  • March 18
  • April 1
  • April 15
  • May 5 (Moved to from May 6 due to Board Elections)
  • May 20
  • June 3
  • June 17
  • July 1
  • July 15
  • August 5
  • August 19
  • September 2
  • September 16
  • October 7
  • October 21
  • November 4
  • November 18
  • December 2
  • December 16

2025 Budget Resolution

Meeting DateAgendaMeeting Minutes 
January 71/7/25 Agenda1/7/25 Minutes
January 211/21/25 Agenda1/21/25 Minutes
February 42/4/25 Agenda2/4/25 Minutes
February 182/18/25 Agenda2/18/25 Minutes
March 43/4/25 Agenda3/4/25 Minutes
March 183/18/25 Agenda 
April 14/1/25 Agenda 
April 8 - 
Special Meeting
4/8/25 Agenda 
April 154/15/25 Agenda 
May 5 - 
Moved from May 6 due to
Board Elections  
  
May 20  
June 3  
June 17  
July 1  
July 15  
August 5  
August 19  
September 2  
September 16  
October 7  
October 21  
November 4  
November 18  
December 2  
December 16  

 

Board Election Information

The 2025 Board Elections took place on May 6, 2025.

Thank you to everyone who voted in the Regular Election of the Florence Fire Protection District.

Based on the preliminary results published by the District, Terry Williams, Dana Angel, and Josh Talbot are projected to secure 4-year terms while John Wysong is expected to win a 2-year term.

Since UOCAVA ballots can be accepted until May 14, the results are considered "preliminary" or "abstract" until they are certified on or before May 20.

Copies of the results have been posted on the front door of the Penrose and Florence fire stations, where they will remain for at least 48 hours following the election. 

View the Judges Unofficial Abstract of Votes 


Board elections occur every two years (2025- most recent election). The positions are staggered so there’s not an entirely new board at one time.

To be considered for a Board position, the interested party must submit a letter of interest to the board. The window for submission depends on when the election occurs. You can learn more by attending Board meetings or contacting Station 1.

 

Previous Directors

Charles H. Dennerline   |   1953-1955 
Charles Blankenship   |   1953-1955, 1965-1997
Charles H. Watkins   |   1953-1957
Harold Graham   |   1953-1965 
Samuel Bowman   |   1953-1957

Gerald Moore | 1954-1976
Francis Hollifield | 1955-1959
Tom Wilson | 1957-1984
Jack McFall | 1959-1965
Anthony Scutti | 1959-2002
Ed Westwater | 1961-1965
Paul Moschetti | 1965-1975
Darrell Lindsey | 1975-2015
Jack Martin | 1976-1984
Gus Vendetti | 1984-2019
Dave Jones | 1997-2018
​James Carochi | 1984 - 2021
Dale Carroll | 2002 - 2022
​Richard Hildebrand | 2020 - 2022
Bill Simmons | 2015 - 2024
Greg Raley | 2022-2024
John Dison | 2024-2024