David is a fifth-generation resident of Park County and has spent most of his life in service to this community. His grandfather, father, uncle and mother have all served in Fire/EMS of our small community. David is the father of four and his favorite job is being Dad (just ask him). David is an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting. David and his family live in Fairplay. He has a passion for service to his community and serves on the board of Salvation Army and The South Park Burro Band Booster.
David is in his 12th year as your Park County Coroner and 19th year in emergency services here in Park County. David has achieved the highest standards to bring the latest in Forensic Science right here to Park County. Some of those accomplishments are listed below:
David is a Board Certified Medicolegal Death Investigator through the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigation.
The Coroners Office is Fully Accredited by the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners. (Initial 2015, reaccredited 2020)
Established Park County Coroner CARE Team in 2016 to support families and friends of the deceased.
Established the Park County Morgue in 2012.
Standardized all Deputy Coroners on his staff being registry certified by the ABMDI.
Established Annual reports published on the Coroners Office web-site.
Made the process of requesting a public record easy and convenient to the public on the web-site
"It has been an honor to serve our citizens. I have always been humbled by the support I have received. With that support my staff and I have been able to bring the Coroners Office to a nationally recognized standard in the Medicolegal community."
David Kintz
Areas of Training:
Medicolegal Death Investigation
FBI Fingerprint Examination
Identification of Deceased
Family Notification
Traumatic Injuries
Time of Death Determination
Gunshot wounds
Motor Vehicle Fatalities
Incident Command System 100 & 700
Cardiology
Pharmacology
Toxicology
PEPP
Diabetic Complications
King Airway and Intubation Establishment
Drowning
Medical History Procurement
Medical and Emergency Scene Documentation
Neurology
Intravenous Therapy
Allergic Reactions & Asthma Complications
Burns
Biology
Psychology
HIPAA
Basic Life Support Instructor
Medical Mistakes
Obstetrics & Complications of Child Birth
Emergency Communication
Disaster Preparation
Scene Safety
Anatomy
Caring for Dying Patients
Cultural Diversity on Emergency Scenes
Do Not Resuscitate Orders
Environmental Medical Conditions & Deaths
Electrocution Deaths
Suicide
Fire Fatalities
Hazardous Materials Operations
FEMA Mass Fatality Operations
I took these training classes and many others over the years through the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners, New York City office of the Chief Medical Examiner, St. Louis University, Colorado State University, National Forensic Science Training Center, Colorado Coroners Association, Saint Anthony's Hospitals, South Park Ambulance, North-West Fire, Loveland Fire Training Academy, Red Rocks Community College, Colorado Mountain College, Durango fire officer training, American Heart Association, FEMA, and Colorado State Patrol.