Mitchell has been with Divide Fire Department since 2011 and Kara has been with Ute Pass Regional Health Service District since 2014. Their paths did not cross until they were both assigned to the High Chateau Fire in the summer of 2018. Kara had seen a story on the news that showed a firefighter saving a dog from the fire and giving him water. Little did she know that this was her future husband! Mitchell and Kara met shortly after this at the fire's command post. Their first conversation was about how Kara saw Mitchell's noble act of saving the dog, Ace, and they kept conversing throughout their assignment. Mitchell asked Kara to go out for drinks or coffee sometime and Kara said no! Kara was shy and scared! Mitchell and Kara continued to talk for the next few months and Kara finally decided to go on a date with Mitchell in December 2018. Only this time, Kara was doing the pursuing! Mitchell was no doubt confused by Kara but their first date went well and the rest is history! Mitchell and Kara signed their marriage license on August 20, 2021, since they were expecting a sudden move to Florida for a wonderful career opportunity. Those plans changed as fast as they came. Now that the happy couple is remaining in Colorado, they look forward to sharing their vows in front of family and friends on August 20, 2022!