Behind The Springs: Meet The New Colorado Springs Fire Chief

Colorado Springs CO

19 March, 2021

8:53 AM

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Press release from the City of Colorado Springs: March 17, 2021 8b4a1960_randy_r_8x10.jpg Randy Royal has been working at the Colorado Springs Fire Department for more than three decades and now he's the new leader. Hear about his background, his plans for the future and his wise words about this year's wildfire danger! Listen to the episode More from Behind the Springs Episode 53: Brothers make history in COS arthur_sapps_son_and_cspd_k-9.jpg In this episode, you'll hear from Robert and Arthur Sapp, two brothers raised in Colorado Springs. They both joined the Colorado Springs Police Department and became the first black sergeant (Robert) and first black lieutenant (Arthur) on the department. Interesting fact: the first black police office was one of the founding members of the department in 1887. Join us for some local history, great stories and Arthur's thoughts on police department diversity, recruitment and training today. Listen to episode 53 | Watch episode 53 (link is external) Episode 52: Diversity Discussion behind_the_springs_july_2019_logo.png We have two guests, both devoted to promoting diversity in Colorado Springs, but in different ways. Meet these city employees and hear about what they're doing to achieve their goals on our city team and in the community. Just as importantly, find out what YOU can do to promote diversity and learn more about our local history! Listen to episode 52 | Watch episode 52 (link is external) Episode 51: Checking in with the mayor square_john_suthers_head_shot.jpg From the latest on local COVID-19 vaccinations to the new summit house on top of Pikes Peak … hear what Mayor Suthers has to say about our community's recovery and what he's looking forward to this year! Listen to episode 51 | Watch episode 51 (link is external) Episode 50: Vaccine distribution covid-19_vaccine.png This episode will help you better understand how the COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed in our community and why it has a lot to do with supply versus demand. Hear the latest from Dr. Johnson, including how people can get more information and be connected to local providers. We're nearing the finish line, but there's more work to be done … by all of us. Listen to episode 50 | Watch epised 50 (link is external) Watch the episode Episode 54: Meet the new Colorado Springs Fire Chief Episode 54: Meet the new Colorado Springs Fire Chief This press release was produced by the City of Colorado Springs. The views expressed here are the author's own.