# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Firewise Futures: Readiness & Resilience in the West
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Wildfire is reshaping the West — are we ready? Elemental confronts wildfire risk through powerful documentary storytelling, followed by an expert panel discussion. The event also features a hands-on, family-friendly fire safety simulator from the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control, offering practical, take-home preparedness knowledge for all ages.
Admission by donation. Advance RSVP requested.

The 2026 Fire & Water Speaker Series is made possible through generous support from presenting sponsor Hotel Colorado and the following partners by sponsorship level:

RESILIENCE: Chevron, Holy Cross Energy, Colorado River District, Kissner General Contractors, Inc., Greater Rifle Improvement Team (GRIT), Farmers Insurance Lydia Allen Agency and KMTS

MITIGATION: Alpine Bank, Garfield & Hecht and Wright Water Engineers 

PREPAREDNESS: The Ute Theater, Balcomb & Green, Gearheads Outfitters, Spheros Environmental 

RESPONSE: Glenwood Hot Springs, Stifel and Kumar & Associate
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rifle/firewise-futures-readiness-and-resilience-in-the-west/200029721307155
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, business, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rifle
- **state**: CO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ute Theater & Events Center / New Ute Theatre Society
- **lat**: 39.53282
- **long**: -107.78248
- **full address**: Ute Theater & Events Center / New Ute Theatre Society, 132 E 4th St, Rifle, CO 81650-2322, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Firewise Futures: Readiness & Resilience in the West being held?
  - **A:** Firewise Futures: Readiness & Resilience in the West takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Ute Theater & Events Center / New Ute Theatre Society, 132 E 4th St, Rifle, CO 81650-2322, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Firewise Futures: Readiness & Resilience in the West?
  - **A:** Firewise Futures: Readiness & Resilience in the West is organized by Middle Colorado Watershed Council.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Firewise Futures: Readiness & Resilience in the West is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rifle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Firewise Futures: Readiness & Resilience in the West sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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