(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A trapped kitten was rescued on Thursday, May 30 thanks to a good Samaritan who alerted the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD). CSFD said one of its crews responded to assist Animal Law Enforcement in saving a kitten that was stuck in a storm drain behind the Chili’s restaurant on Cheyenne Mountain […]
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CSFD proposes plans for city-run ambulance service
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Ambulance services could change in Colorado Springs, as the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is proposing a city-run ambulance service aimed at improving response time, lowering costs, and benefiting the current medical programs in place. CSFD presented their proposal to members of City Council on Monday, May 13, and detailed why the […]
CSFD holds second of 3 “Living With Wildfire” Meetings
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) announced the second of three planned “Living With Wildfire” town hall meetings to address wildfire danger in our community. The second meeting is planned for Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. At the meeting, experts will discuss the ongoing threat of wildfire […]
grass fires near Marksheffel and Drennan Rd, CSFD responding
(COLORADO SPRINGS)—The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) is responding to a grass fire near Marksheffel Road and Drennan Road. CSFD said smoke is visible from some parts of the city. At least four grass fires are burning, and Marksheffel is closed in both directions. Fire officials are asking people to avoid the area. Ellicott and […]
CSFD rescues person from wreckage of multi-car crash
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Marksheffel Road is closed and multiple agencies are responding to a multi-car crash that left one person trapped on Tuesday evening, Jan. 23. The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) said crews responded shortly after 9 p.m. to a multi-car crash on Marksheffel Road west of the Colorado Springs Airport. Courtesy: Colorado Springs […]