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Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photos by Mark Reis, The Gazette

Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
FILE - Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
FILE – Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department paramedic Clark Gaddie sprays water Tuesday, July 12, 2016 during training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazettee (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department paramedic Clark Gaddie sprays water Tuesday, July 12, 2016 during training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazettee (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters perform a rescue of a dummy in simulated smoke Tuesday, July 12, 2016 while training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. CSFD spokesman Captain Steve Wilch said the training continues until the end of July and lets fire crews practice strategy for attacking fires and rescuing victims from structures.
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters perform a rescue of a dummy in simulated smoke Tuesday, July 12, 2016 while training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. CSFD spokesman Captain Steve Wilch said the training continues until the end of July and lets fire crews practice strategy for attacking fires and rescuing victims from structures. “It’s hot, smoky work in zero visibility and is mentally and physically stressful for firefighters,” he said. Colorado College is letting CSFD use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighters spent the morning Tuesday, July 12, 2016 training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighter Kristin Johnson pulls a fire hose Tuesday, July 12, 2016 during training at a vacant house on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazettee (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighter Kristin Johnson pulls a fire hose Tuesday, July 12, 2016 during training at a vacant house on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazettee (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighter Kristin Johnson drags a fire hose Tuesday, July 12, 2016 during training at a vacant house on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighter Kristin Johnson drags a fire hose Tuesday, July 12, 2016 during training at a vacant house on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighter Luke Wardell sprays water Tuesday, July 12, 2016 during training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighter Luke Wardell sprays water Tuesday, July 12, 2016 during training at vacant houses on North Nevada Ave. Colorado College is letting firefighters use three houses for training until the end of July, when they are scheduled for demolition. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
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