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To respond effectively, fire departments need versatile equipment for many scenarios. The Colorado Springs Fire Department maintains impressive tools to help those in distress. They have 22 fire engines for urban fires, a specialized HazMat unit, three mobile medical teams, and a heavy HazMat unit for the most complex hazardous incidents. They also field 11 wildland fire trucks for natural fires, a decontamination vehicle for hazardous materials, an air supply truck for firefighters, and a transport vehicle to move personnel quickly during emergencies.