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Cañon City Area Fire Protection District Battalion Chief retiring after 44 years

After more than four decades of service, the Battalion Chief for the Cañon City Area Fire Protection District is retiring.
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CAÑON CITY — After more than four decades of service, the Battalion Chief for the Cañon City Area Fire Protection District is retiring.

Joel Foster

Battalion Chief Joel Foster has been serving the community for 44 years. Officials with the district say his experience and leadership will be missed, but they hope he enjoys his well earned retirement.

Battalion Chief

News5 would like to say thank you to Battalion Chief Foster for his service to southern Colorado!

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection now allowed to be transported using military tactical vehicles

A recent release from Peterson Space Force Base reveals that a new decision from the Secretary of Defense allows U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel to be transported by military tactical vehicles.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection are to be transported using military vehicles

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