This course shares lessons from over two decades of disaster response, focusing on Larimer County’s 2020 wildfire planning and response. In 2021, a training program for law enforcement on wildfire response was launched by a partnership between key national agencies. Expanded in 2023 to a two-day course, it covers crisis leadership, evacuation planning, and response.

The course highlights national and local lessons, offering actionable steps for communities to improve programs and enhance collaboration among emergency agencies, ultimately aiming for better disaster outcomes.