Website and Technology Accessibility

The Summit Fire & EMS Fire Protection District is committed to providing accessible services and technology, including website accessibility, to all of its users. To that end, Summit Fire & EMS strives to continually evaluate its website and technology and to improve their accessibility for all abilities.

The district’s accessibility efforts aim to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, conformance levels A and AA. These guidelines help make technology accessible to users with disabilities. There may be areas of the Summit Fire & EMS website and technology where the district could improve accessibility. The district welcomes feedback on how to improve the accessibility of its website and technology for users with disabilities, as well as requests for accommodations related to the district’s website or technology.

Compliance Officer and Reports

Summit Fire & EMS has designated Steve Lipsher as its Compliance Officer for website and technology disability-related accommodations. Users also may contact the Compliance Officer to provide feedback on the accessibility of the district’s website or technology. Summit Fire & EMS often can resolve accessibility issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you encounter accessibility barriers on the Summit Fire & EMS website or technology, or would like to request an accommodation, please contact the Compliance Officer at:

pio@summitfire.org
(970) 262-5100, ext. 125
Summit Fire & EMS, P.O. Box 4910, Frisco, CO 80443

The district is committed to providing a timely response to reports of accessibility barriers and requests for accommodation, and seeks to respond to all reports and requests within two business days.

Third Party Documents, Websites, and Technology

Please note that the Summit Fire & EMS website or technology may link to third-party documents, websites, or technology that do not provide accessible content or an accessible user interface. While the district cannot control the accessibility of services and information provided by third parties, the district welcomes reports of accessibility barriers encountered with respect to any third-party documents, websites or technology that is linked by Summit Fire & EMS so that the district can evaluate any remedial actions it may reasonably be able to take.

Website Accessibility Policy

Summit Fire & EMS District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Summit Fire & EMS District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at 970-262-5100

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Summit Fire & EMS District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Summit Fire & EMS District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at 970-262-5100.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.