Tag: randy royal
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Colorado Springs City Council divided over mayor’s plan to leave 911 authority
Tension over Colorado Springs’ decision in June to leave the El Paso-Teller County 911 Authority boiled over to the City Council this week as more officials called for the city to drop its departure plans. On Wednesday, a City Council statement criticizing an unexpected briefing by Mayor Yemi Mobolade about the departure was not approved…
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‘He had no regrets’: Community honors Colorado Springs fire captain who served after 9/11
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A frigid breeze and haze Friday couldn’t dampen an outpouring of love and appreciation for a fallen Colorado Springs fire captain, his witty spirit still flickering through the shared memories of more than 100 people who gathered to honor him. Retired Colorado Springs fire Capt.…
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Colorado Springs’ Randy Royal named International Fire Chief of the Year
Colorado Springs Fire Chief Randy Royal was named the International Fire Chief of the Year at the annual Fire-Rescue International Conference, according to a news release. For nearly 30 years, the award has recognized one career fire chief and one volunteer fire chief for their professional development, integrity, public service, leadership, innovations, and contribution to…
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Longtime Colorado Springs firefighter appointed chief
Mayor John Suthers appointed a new fire chief Friday to lead the department as the town keeps growing rapidly and wildfire looms as a constant threat. The mayor’s pick, Randy Royal, a longtime Colorado Springs Fire Department employee, could become chief in March after Fire Chief Ted Collas retires. Before Royal assumes the role, the…