Matt Concialdi - EMS Training Lieutenant

Matt joins the FFFD as the EMS Training Lieutenant and brings with him many years of medical experience. Before joining the District, Matt worked at Platteville-Gilcrest Fire as the Division Chief of EMS and Emergency Management/PIO. Before joining Platteville-Gilcrest, Matt worked as a Paramedic at Rural Metro/AMR and Stadium Medical in Aurora, Wheatridge, Edgewater, Fairmont, and Golden.

Matt is excited to join FFFD due to its great culture, including positive attitudes, good skills, and a focus on growth and excellence. Matt also appreciates the defined roles and functions, organization in functionality, and strategic decision making. 

Matt and his wife, Erin, have 4.5-year-old twins Joshua and Luciana, as well as their German Shepard Mix dog, Duchess.

When not working, Matt enjoys photography, home projects, scuba diving, biking, snowshoeing, and other exciting hobbies such as chip-and-dip, working out, and napping. Matt spends a lot of time with these toddlers/preschoolers reading, hosting extensive Q&A sessions, and even practicing in wrestling matches.

If you see Matt outside of work, you may encounter him in a Hawaiian shirt (they are his jam), and he operates on island time and style.

 

Joe Cruz - Fire Prevention Specialist

Fire Prevention Specialist Joe Cruz began his career as a volunteer firefighter with LaSalle Fire in 2005. In 2011, Joe obtained a career firefighter position with LaSalle Fire and was there until joining FFFD in 2025.

Joe is excited to work at FFFD because it feels like a close-knit team where everyone is friendly and supportive. Joe enjoys the positive atmosphere and sense of community at the District. He is looking forward to having the chance to keep learning and growing in his role as a Fire Prevention Specialist. Joe also continues to work toward his Fire Science Degree.

Joe has two sons—JJ, 11, and Christian, 7 —and a daughter, Alycia, 20. Outside of work, Joe loves barbecuing, gaming, and finding new experiences with his kids. Joe is just happy to be at Frederick-Firestone Fire to experience the great culture!

katie felix - Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant Katie Felix comes to Frederick-Firestone Fire with previous experience as an office manager at EarthRoamer and several years as a stay-at-home parent. Katie studied wellness program management and recreation at Graceland University in Iowa.

Katie is excited to join FFFD, having grown up with family members in the fire service and with her husband, Jeremy, who currently works at Boulder Fire. For Katie, the fire service has always been a part of her life, and she is honored to now be a part of it in her own way. Working at FFFD holds special meaning for Katie; she is not only a resident of the District, but she also takes great pride in supporting the people and the organization that help keep her and her neighbors safe.

Katie is proud to say she is a Colorado native and currently lives in Frederick with her husband and their two boys. Katie, along with her family, loves exploring everything Colorado has to offer and spending time with their nearby family. Their Doberman, Kaiser, is always part of the fun, too.

 

 Phil McKenzie - Digital Media Specialist

Digital Media Specialist Phil McKenzie grew up in Arvada and spent most of his adult life in Boulder before moving to Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood last summer, where he currently lives. Before joining the Frederick-Firestone Fire District, Phil spent five (5) years working as a freelance photographer, specializing in action sports and lifestyle imagery. His favorite subjects include skateboarding, snowboarding, and live music. Over the years, his work has been featured by brands such as Thrasher Magazine, Burton Snowboards, Arc’teryx, and Copper Mountain, among others.

Phil is excited to bring his background in capturing fast-paced action to the fire service, using his photography and videography skills to tell the story of the district’s people and mission. In his role, he oversees the district website and creates visual content that highlights work done on scene, in training, and throughout the community. His goal is to help further educational initiatives, strengthen community connections, and support funding efforts through authentic visual storytelling.

Phil is inspired by the opportunity to use his creative experience for something larger than a brand campaign and to collaborate with a team of first responders who are passionate about their work.

Outside of work, Phil enjoys bikepacking, backcountry snowboarding, skateboarding, road trips, cooking, and relaxing in natural hot springs. He also enjoys hitting golf balls at the driving range, mostly because he’s terrible at actual golf. His family is spread across the West: his mom lives on the Oregon coast, his dad is in South Denver, and his younger brother lives in Anchorage, Alaska. Phil also shares his home with his gray tabby cat, Petunia.

Sasha Story - Fire and Life Safety Educator

Fire and Life Safety Educator Sasha Story has extensive educational experience. Sasha began her career as a 4th/5th-grade teacher for several years before joining North Metro Fire as a Fire and Life Safety Education Specialist for six years. After leaving North Metro Fire, Sasha worked as an outreach specialist for Nymbl Science, which focused on digital fall prevention, and helped seniors navigate Medicaid at the Denver Regional Council of Governments.

Sasha graduated from Windsor High School, attended the University of Wyoming, and eventually obtained a bachelor's in elementary education from the University of Phoenix. Sasha is a Colorado native and grew up in Longmont and Windsor, but did live away for about 20 years, including five (5) years in Indonesia.

Sasha is very passionate about community risk reduction and excited to be back in the fire service doing what she loves for an amazing department and community.

When not at work, Sasha likes to spend time with her family, which includes her three (3) daughters and her spouse of 13 years. Sasha loves to travel and enjoys great stories through movies, TV, books, and podcasts, with true crime being a favorite.