Schedule for the 2026-2027 Colorado Regional Competition
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Event Information
Date: Saturday, January 23rd, 2027
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Green Center at the Colorado School of Mines
Weather
In case of a weather delay, updates will be posted here.
Stay tuned for more information!
Important Essay Outline Correction
Future City identified a minor inconsistency in the Essay Outline on Page 15 of the Future City Handbook.
The Essay Outline previously stated that teams should provide an example for two of the three strategies – prevention, protection, and recovery.
CORRECTION: Teams should provide an example for all three strategies – prevention, protection, and recovery.
Page 15 has been corrected to match the essay rubric. The updated digital handbook is pinned to the top of the Competition Resources section for easy access.
If teams are using a printed handbook, please refer to the corrected Page 15 in the digital handbook.
Additional Team Updates
Want to use water to fight those fires?
If you plan to have real, flowing water in your model, it must be contained and limited to 1.0 liter.
Thinking of registering a team?
Team Registration closes on October 31st. Sign up now!
Team Sign-Up Deadline
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Teams, check Media Waivers off your to-do list.
These are mandatory ahead of the competition and must be completed by a parent/guardian.
View 2026 Competition Photos here! -> Amy K Wright Photography
Common Wildfire Definitions
Wildfire
A general term for large, uncontrolled fires.
Wildfires in Wildlands
Occur in forests, grasslands, or other natural areas. These are what people commonly think of as wildfires.
Wildfires in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)
Occur where the built environment (homes, roads, infrastructure) meets the natural environment (forests, grasslands, or brush). These are called WUI fires.
Wildfires in Urban Areas
Occur within cities and towns. These can also be called WUI fires, but a newer term, Urban Wildfires, is emerging.
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Dr. Lia Franklin
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