Colorado Springs Fire Department celebrates 130 years

Brett Yager
·1 min read

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) celebrated 130 years of service on Monday, Jan. 29.

According to CSFD, on Jan. 29, 1894, City Council voted to organize a paid fire department for the City of Colorado Springs. The first helmet of the COS Hook and Ladder Company read, “To the Rescue” on the front shield, and CSFD said that phrase is still on the department’s logo.

“Not only does this show our immense pride in the history of our department but also reminds the community that we are there for ANY emergency they might encounter,” said CSFD.

CSFD shared some facts about the department:

  • There are currently 517 sworn firefighters

  • There are 106 civilians within the department that serve the Divison of the Fire Marshal, Division of Community and Public Health, Medical Division, and Administrative roles

  • CSFD currently has 24 fire stations that are staffed 24/7

  • CSFD has 24 fire engines and 6 fire trucks

  • CSFD responds to about 80,000 calls for service a year, 80% of which are medical

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