Division Chief of Fire Prevention | Fire Marshal
Brighton Fire Rescue District
Brighton, Colorado
Chief Elizabeth E. Bednarcik
Division Chief of Prevention
Brighton Fire Rescue District, Brighton, Colorado
Chief Elizabeth Bednarcik is employed as the Division Chief of Prevention for the Brighton Fire Rescue District, located in Brighton, Colorado. She began serving this role in July 2020.
Chief Bednarcik was called to the fire service in 2004 when she began her firefighting career with the Cross Plains Volunteer Fire Department in Cross Plains, Tennessee. She quickly realized she had found her calling and has since dedicated her life to helping others.
As the Division Chief of Prevention overseeing Community Risk Reduction efforts, her vast knowledge of data collection and analysis has helped to create effective risk reduction programs. Chief Bednarcik lives by the servant leadership philosophy of helping others develop and perform as highly as possible. Her expertise in risk management has gained her the prestigious classification as an instructor for the National Fire Academy.
Chief Bednarcik was recognized in 2017 by the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office for her Community Risk Reduction Plan she created for the City of Gallatin. This extensive plan also brought her national recognition as a leader and innovative thinker for the health and safety of the fire service in America.
Chief Bednarcik’s educational background includes a Bachelors's Degree in Design Communications from Belmont University, Executive Fire Officer from the National Fire Academy, and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Columbia Southern University.
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Friday, August 26, 2022
3:15 PM – 4:45 PM