Tag: fire training
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LGFPD holds ice rescue training
Feb. 7 was characterized by the weather service as “brutally cold,” but according to Susan Bernstetter, chief of Lake George Fire Protection District, the weather was perfect for her volunteers to participate in ice rescue training on the lake in Wagon Tongue. Twenty-one volunteers from LGFPD participated with 10 being the rescuers who were in…
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Colorado Springs Fire Department celebrates graduation of 21 new firefighters from academy
A new class of 21 trainees for the Colorado Springs Fire Department graduated from the academy on Friday afternoon. They may be the last new class of firefighters for a while. The 2025-1 class of new firefighters was celebrated at a packed ceremony at New Life Church in the far north end of Colorado Springs.…
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Manitou Springs Fire Department to conduct fire training Sunday
On Sunday, the Manitou Springs Fire Department will conduct a wildland fire training exercise from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Deer Valley Nature Park. During the training, residents and visitors may notice smoke and fire equipment in the area as part of the drill, and not part of an emergency. The goal of the…
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Manitou Springs Fire Department to conduct wildland fire training tonight
On Tuesday, Manitou Springs firefighters will conduct a wildland fire training exercise from 6-9 p.m. in Deer Valley Park. During this time, residents can expect to see smokey conditions and fire equipment in the area. The department advises the public about the planned training so as to not concern the public about an actual emergency.…
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Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station to conduct fire training
Smoke may be visible from the Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station as firefighters conduct a training exercise. The base announced on Tuesday that the training will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. The Cheyenne Mountain Fire Department plans to use the training grounds at the CMSFS during that time for…