New Acting Fire Chief Dan Raider
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- Colorado Springs Fire Chief Steve Cox has named one of his deputies to act as fire chief while Cox is serving as interim city manager beginning April 16.
Dan Raider, who has nearly 40 years of experience in fire service and emergency medicine, will become acting fire chief. He joined the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) in 1983.
Raider has been a deputy chief for more than seven years, at different times overseeing operations or the support services division. He served previously in positions as firefighter, paramedic, lieutenant, captain, and battalion chief. Raider has an extensive background in emergency medicine as a paramedic and registered nurse.
Raider holds an Associate's degree in nursing from Miami Dade Community College, a Bachelor's degree in health science from the College of St. Francis, and a Master's degree in public administration from the University of Colorado.
“I am confident that under Danny’s leadership our fire department will continue to deliver the highest levels of emergency response, customer service and problem solving found anywhere in the country,” said Cox.
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