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The Fire Foundation of Colorado Springs is a nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding the Colorado Springs Fire Department. Through donations of funds and resources, the Foundation supports Colorado Springs firefighters by promoting excellence within the department, and improving public safety for the city of Colorado Springs by providing resources not otherwise readily available from traditional sources. “In the nation’s 41st largest city, our fire department faces many challenges on a day-to-day basis,” said William Nelson, past president of the Fire Foundation of Colorado Springs. “The Fire Foundation of Colorado Springs provides an important avenue for the private sector to come alongside the department and support its mission.”  

​Like fire departments around the world, fire foundations trace their history back to the Great Fire of London which raged from September 2 to September 5, 1666, when that city’s citizens, most of Europe, and Britain’s colonies realized that a permanent and well-prepared organization was needed to fight fires quickly and effectively. The prevalence of these organizations spread across the United States quickly, with notable fire foundations representing major fire departments throughout the U. S. With the support of fire foundations, innovations, experiments and community fire prevention efforts occurred in fire departments nationwide.

Traditionally, fire foundations support fire departments with resources not available through their respective city administrations. As the major source of private support, fire foundations share in the vision that communities are made safer and better places to live thanks to the hard work and dedication of firefighters. Fire foundations serve local fire departments by fundraising, providing contributors to make tax-exempt gifts and individuals donations to improve the effectiveness of firefighter activities.

Run for the Red 5k postponed until Spring 2020

Fire Foundation of Colorado Springs and Leave Your Mark Events are postponing the Run for the Red 5k event until Spring 2020. Organizers said a number of factors, including recent weather, were factors in deciding to postpone the event until next year.
Anyone who registered for this year's event will receive a full refund, as will organizations that signed up as event sponsors. Once details are available for next year's event, those will be posted on this site and through social media sites. 
Event organizers appreciate the community's support and understanding.
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Strengthening the services of the Colorado Springs Fire Department
by providing resources not otherwise available from the City.

Bullet Proof Vests

Violence against first responders throughout the country is motivating the Foundation's effort to protect all our firefighters with ballistic vests and helmets.
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Chaplain's Vehicle

The fire department would like to provide its volunteer chaplains with a dependable four-wheel drive vehicle to ensure the chaplains can effectively support local residents and firefighters during extremely trying times.
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Heavy Rescue
​Collapse Vehicle

The Fire Department's Technical Rescue Program frequently responds to calls involving collapsed trenches and/or buildings. These calls often require special equipment that can't be carried on the Heavy Rescue truck. 

Fire Foundation, King Soopers team to support CS firefighters

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Fire Foundation of Colorado Springs is teaming with King Soopers to raise money to much needed firefighting equipment for Colorado Springs firefighters. King Soopers customers can contribute to the effort every time they shop. To learn more about this easy way to donate to the Foundation and Colorado Springs firefighters, see the Donate page.

Sponsors

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The Fire Foundation’s mission is to strengthen the services of the Colorado Springs Fire Department while promoting excellence within the department and improving public safety by providing resources not otherwise available from the city.