20: Colorado Springs Fire Dept – More Than Just Putting Out Fires
From a Place for everyone by Beth Hall Roalstad
August 19, 2025 · 42 min · Season 1 · Episode 20
About this episode
This episode explores the collaboration between Homeward Pikes Peak and the Colorado Springs Fire Department in providing outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness.
Homeward Pikes Peak and the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) have worked together for several years providing street outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness. This episode explores when CSFD began doing street outreach and their unique role in our community. More information about the CSFD Community and Public Health Division can be found at https://coloradosprings.gov/fire-department/page/community-and-public-health-cares. Additional questions about their work can be through email with the Director: Steven M. Johnson, Steven.Johnson@coloradosprings.gov a Place for everyone is produced by Homeward Pikes Peak. We empower individuals and families to access stable housing, increase mental health, increase recovery and achieve economic stability. Learn more at http://homewardpp.org/ . You can reach us at (719) 473-5557. Street Outreach, housing, and clinical services are provided.
People in this episode
Host: Beth Hall Roalstad
Topics covered
- homelessness
- community outreach
- public health
- fire department
- social services
Keywords
- Colorado Springs
- fire department
- homeless outreach
- public health
- community services
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Homeward Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs Fire Department
Places: Colorado Springs
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