Meet Your Board of Directors





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
Download FFPD Board of Directors Bylaws
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
Meeting Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
January 7 | 1/7/25 Agenda | 1/7/25 Minutes |
January 21 | 1/21/25 Agenda | 1/21/25 Minutes |
February 4 | 2/4/25 Agenda | 2/4/25 Minutes |
February 18 | 2/18/25 Agenda | 2/18/25 Minutes |
March 4 | 3/4/25 Agenda | 3/4/25 Minutes |
March 18 | 3/18/25 Agenda | |
April 1 | 4/1/25 Agenda | |
April 8 - Special Meeting | 4/8/25 Agenda | |
April 15 | 4/15/25 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 |
Meeting Date | Agenda | Meeting Minutes |
January 2 | 1/2/24 Agenda | 1/2/24 Minutes |
January 16 | 1/16/24 Agenda | 1/16/24 Minutes |
February 6 | 2/6/24 Agenda | 2/6/24 Minutes |
February 20 | 2/20/24 Agenda | 2/20/24 Minutes |
March 5 | 3/5/24 Agenda | 3/5/24 Minutes |
March 19 | 3/19/24 Agenda | 3/19/24 Minutes |
April 2 | 4/2/24 Agenda | 4/2/24 Minutes |
April 16 | 4/16/24 Agenda | 4/16/24 Minutes |
May 7 | 5/7/24 Agenda | 5/7/24 Minutes |
May 21 | 5/21/24 Agenda | 5/21/24 Minutes |
June 4 | 6/4/24 Agenda | 6/4/24 Minutes |
June 18 | 6/18/24 Agenda | 6/18/24 Minutes |
July 2 | 7/2/24 Agenda | 7/2/24 Minutes |
July 16 | 7/16/24 Agenda | 7/16/24 Minutes |
August 6 | 8/6/24 Agenda | 8/6/24 Minutes |
August 20 | 8/20/24 Agenda | 8/20/24 Minutes |
September 3 | 9/3/24 Agenda | 9/3/24 Minutes |
September 17 | 9/17/24 Agenda | 9/17/24 Minutes |
October 1 | 10/1/24 Agenda | 10/1/24 Minutes |
October 15 | 10/15/24 Agenda | 10/15/24 Minutes |
November 5 | 11/5/24 Agenda | 11/5/24 Minutes |
November 19 | 11/19/24 Agenda | 11/19/24 Minutes |
December 3 | 12/3/24 Agenda | 12/3/24 Minutes |
December 17 | 12/17/24 Agenda | 12/17/24 Minutes |
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