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To reach those in need quickly, the Colorado Springs Fire Department has emergency response teams stationed across the city. This allows them to reach most places within eight minutes, 90% of the time.

Devices

Fire departments require versatile equipment to help people in many situations. The Colorado Springs Fire Department operates 22 engine companies, one HazMat unit, three medical squads, and a heavy HazMat unit. They also have 11 brush trucks for wildfires, a decontamination vehicle for hazardous materials, an air supply truck, and a tube wagon for emergency transport.