Coordinating efforts

Staff Sgt. Mark Goenen, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, coordinates fire response efforts with command and control officials at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Feb. 7. Firefighters from Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., and the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a fire-related incident at a fueling terminal east of the city. Peterson has several mutual aid agreements with the city of Colorado Springs to support emergency responder situations if asked by local officials. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen Collier)

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Telling the Peterson story

Chief Master Sgt. Gerrord Stevenson, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, speaks with Colorado Springs media Feb. 7 on why Airmen responded to an off-base fire-related incident Feb. 7. Firefighters from Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., and the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a fire-related incident at a fueling terminal east of the city. Peterson has several mutual aid agreements with the city of Colorado Springs to support emergency responder situations if asked by local officials. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen Collier)

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Peterson Fire Department responds to reported fire

Published Feb. 7, 2008

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Three crash trucks from this base responded to a fuel spill at a gas station on Drennan Road at approximately 7:45 a.m. Feb. 7.

No fire was found when base firefighters responded to the scene. Colorado Springs Fire Department arrived on scene and assumed control of the situation.

Peterson AFB and Colorado Springs have mutual aid agreements that Peterson will provide crash and rescue service to the local community. Base emergency services personnel work closely with city agencies to ensure prompt response during incidents.

Peterson crash, fire and rescue pride themselves on rapid initial response and community support. As part of our community partnership, Peterson forces provide initial crisis control until civilian responders can arrive and take command.

Coordinating efforts

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