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Colorado fire departments say they can't afford to keep up with rising calls, aging gear and emerging threats

denver7.com · 4dShare

A new statewide assessment found two-thirds of Colo. fire departments can't fund their full operations, and nearly 80% can't afford the equipment and staffing they say they need.

First report: Colorado fire departments don't have enough funding or staff, according to 2026 survey — denver7.com, 5d