The American Association of Special Districts and the National Association of Emergency & Fire Officials are teaming up to highlight policy challenges and best practices for America’s emergency services districts, water districts, and more as they take on water infrastructure for firefighting issues in their communities.
Click here to register for this Thursday, April 10, virtual presentation from special district leaders and stakeholders who will offer their experience-based perspectives on how to tackle the tough hurdle of improving infrastructure to meet local fire suppression needs.
From lessons learned to best practices in mitigation, we will also review how water infrastructure, communications, and response all play a role in responding to an active situation.
Panel & Policy Discussion: Addressing Water Infrastructure for Firefighting in Policy and on the Ground
Featuring:
- Cole Arreola-Karr, AASD Executive Director & NAEFO Policy Manager
- Scott Houston, Director – West Basin (Calif.) Municipal Water District representing Pacific Palisades (Los Angeles County)
- Sean Barclay, General Manager & Kim Boyd, Director of Strategic Affairs – Tahoe City (Calif.) Public Utility District & Tahoe Water for Fire Suppression Partnership
Thursday, April 10, 2025
1 p.m. ET | Noon CT | 11 a.m. MT | 10 a.m. PT
Live via Zoom
This event is free for AASD and NAEFO members, and $20 for non-member stakeholders.
Attendees will leave the event with fresh takes on how fellow districts are implementing relevant risk reduction strategies, an understanding of the “donut hole” policy issue impacting funding resources for this critical need, and ideas on how special districts can advocate for policy change.
For questions, please contact Cole Arreola-Karr, AASD Executive Director, at contact@americasdistricts.org.