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Colorado Springs Fire Department celebrates 125th anniversary

By February 12, 2019 | updated 7 years ago

The first paid firefighters of the CSFD. Front row: Captain A.B. Curry, Chief J.G. Johnson, Assistant Chief Nels Johnson. Back row: Pipemen James Duncan, Edwin E. Baty and Charles R. Berry. (1864)

Today the Colorado Springs Fire Department marks 125 years of community service. The organization transitioned from being a volunteer fire company to a paid fire department on Feb. 12, 1894 and has been serving the Colorado Springs area ever since.

To commemorate their anniversary, we’ve compiled a gallery of photos provided by the Colorado Springs Fire Department. Happy anniversary!

The first paid firefighters of the CSFD. Front row: Captain A.B. Curry, Chief J.G. Johnson, Assistant Chief Nels Johnson. Back row: Pipemen James Duncan, Edwin E. Baty and Charles R. Berry. (1864)
The first paid firefighters of the CSFD. Front row: Captain A.B. Curry, Chief J.G. Johnson, Assistant Chief Nels Johnson. Back row: Pipemen James Duncan, Edwin E. Baty and Charles R. Berry. (1864)
1894 champion combination hose wagon, the first piece of fire apparatus purchased by the CSFD. Dr. Williams' collection.
1894 champion combination hose wagon, the first piece of fire apparatus purchased by the CSFD. Dr. Williams’ collection.
1910 Gramm chemical truck, the first motorized apparatus on the CSFD in front of station 2. Dr. Williams' collection.
1910 Gramm chemical truck, the first motorized apparatus on the CSFD in front of station 2. Dr. Williams’ collection.
1912 Knox chemical truck shortly after delivery to CSFD. Dr. Williams' collection.
1912 Knox chemical truck shortly after delivery to CSFD. Dr. Williams’ collection.
1949 American LaFrance Pumper, 1000/300, was the only CSFD pumper equipped with a front suction intake. Dr. Lester Williams photo.
1949 American LaFrance Pumper, 1000/300, was the only CSFD pumper equipped with a front suction intake. Dr. Lester Williams photo.
This 1970 American LaFrance 100' aerial was sold in 1993 after 23 years of service to the CSFD. John Langley photo.
This 1970 American LaFrance 100′ aerial was sold in 1993 after 23 years of service to the CSFD. John Langley photo.
This 1982 American LaFrance pumper is sitting on the ramp at Station 2.
This 1982 American LaFrance pumper is sitting on the ramp at Station 2.
All of the female staff members of the CSFD.
All of the female staff members of the CSFD.
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CSFD recruit training
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CSFD (Gazette file)
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