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Yahoo
08-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
CSFD hosts community at 2nd annual open house
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) opened its doors on Saturday, June 7, for its second annual open house, showcasing the dedicated people and unique equipment they use to keep the community safe. CSFD had live demonstrations from its high-angle rescue, Hazmat, and special operations drone teams. Officials also honored local community members who went above and beyond to help others in their greatest time of need. Chief Randy Royal said the open house is a great way for children to become more comfortable seeing first responders in full gear. 'It's a chance to interact with firefighters, especially for kids. It could be scary if we show up to their house, and especially if we are in our gear, because we don't look like a person sometimes,' said CSFD Chief Randy Royal. 'So we get the chance to show them that gear, and they get to see it.' Members from the Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado Springs Utilities Wildland Units, and several other agencies were also in attendance. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New CSFD team targets opioid response
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) announced on Tuesday, Feb. 25, that it has expanded its Community and Public Health Division by adding a new team targeting opioid response. The Targeted Opioid Response and Medication Assisted Treatment (TOR-MAT) team is comprised of a civilian paramedic and a behavioral health navigator who provide intervention and medication for individuals who have an opiate dependence/addiction. The new program is the first of its kind in Colorado and was placed in service on Monday, Feb. 24. 'Adding this new team will not only help a vulnerable population in our community who often don't get the right resources for their needs but will help better the lives of the people we humbly serve every day,' said Fire Chief Randy Royal. 'Innovation is always at the forefront of our minds and this new program is a shining example of that. I look forward to seeing the lives that will undoubtedly be touched and made better off by this program.' The team will take referrals from the community as space allows, however, most will be generated from follow-ups from 911 Opioid Overdose calls for service. Personnel from the program will make contact with patients within 72 hours to assess opiate withdrawal status and initiate voluntary Medical Assisted Treatment with Buprenorphine strips, an opioid medication used to replace opioids an individual may be using. When taken correctly, Buprenorphine presents withdrawal symptoms and reduces drug cravings without causing the person to feel high or sleepy. This lowers the harms associated with opioid misuse and gives people who are addicted to opioids a chance to stabilize their lives. The program will also facilitate referrals to local Buprenorphine clinics and will provide Narcan Kits when appropriate. The program will also educate patients, family, and friends on kit usage. The goal is to bridge the gap in services that often happen after someone experiences an overdose or suffers from opioid addiction by offering medication-assisted treatment and connection to community resources. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
