Colorado Springs Fire Department faces retention concerns, local union brings to City Council ahead of 2027 budget

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters Association, or IAFF Local 5, went before City Council during a work session for the 2027 proposed budget to discuss concerns facing the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD), including retention issues.

Since 2024, IAFF Local 5 says 26 firefighters have left for other departments. They also say CSFD compensation ranks last among the 10 Front Range departments.

KRDO13 is speaking with CSFD Chief Randy Royal about the concerns.

This is a developing story.

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