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In order to reach people in need of assistance as quickly as possible, the Colorado Springs Fire Department has actually provided staff with emergency situation response resources throughout the city. As a result, they can reach most locations in the city in 8 minutes, 90% to be precise.
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A fire department's equipment must be suitable for a variety of situations in order to offer assistance to people in need. The Colorado Springs Fire Department has 22 engine companies, 1 HazMat unit, 3 medical squads, and 1 heavy HazMat unit. Furthermore, they have 11 brush trucks for tackling fires in wild areas, a decontamination car for dangerous materials, an air supply truck, and a tube wagon for transporting personnel during emergencies.
