CSFD Fire Chief Randy Royal named International Career Fire Chief of the Year

DALLAS, TX — A big honor for Colorado Springs Fire Chief Randy Royal! He was named the International Career Fire Chief of the Year Wednesday at a ceremony in Dallas.

The International Association of Fire Chiefs selected Royal from among 22,000 career and volunteer fire chiefs. He has been with CSFD since 1987 and chief since 2021.

Randy Royal sworn in as new Fire Chief

Royal was part of CSFD's response to the Waldo Canyon and Black Forest Fires.

Waldo Canyon Fire 10 Years Later

How the Black Forest Fire moved during the firefight

Last year, Royal recognized as Colorado's Fire Chief of the Year.

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The Aftermath of Homeless Camp Cleanups In Pueblo

The City of Pueblo and the mayor have received both support and pushback about the way they are trying to clean up the steel city. Last week, the city cleared out trash and homeless camps along Fountain Creek.

Support and push back homeless encampments along Fountain Creek in Pueblo were cleared up

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