COLORADO LOOKOUTS
FIRE STATION #4
Colorado Springs
El Paso County
April 20, 1913: "The appointment two days ago of Ray Bradshaw to the position of fire lookout in the immediate Pikes Peak region is a matter of general satisfaction, not only to the forest service, but to the citizens of Colorado Springs as well. Bradshaw has made an excellent record with the fire department here, and his appointment is for the next six months, this covering the period of time when forest fires are most dreaded. He is a fire fighter of value, Supervisor Fitzgerald declares, and just the kind of a man the service wants in its employ.
Unlike the lookout at Devil's head, Bradshaw will not be stationed in the mountains. For the present at least, and probably throughout the entire summer, his headquarters will be at Colorado Springs Fire Station No. 4, and known as the east side station. It is located near St. Francis hospital and with his glasses and instruments, Bradshaw is able to scan the whole eastern side of the mountains and hills adjacent to the peak. His view is unobstructed, and his base of supplies is so near at hand that once a fire is sighted it will be the work of only an hour or two to gather his forces and proceed to the scene of trouble. He is within reach by telephone, either at the fire station or at his home day or night. Reaching a fire promptly is one of the most important factors and the forest service asks the cooperation of everyone by notifying the lookout whenever a fire is sighted." (Colorado Springs Gazette)
Unlike the lookout at Devil's head, Bradshaw will not be stationed in the mountains. For the present at least, and probably throughout the entire summer, his headquarters will be at Colorado Springs Fire Station No. 4, and known as the east side station. It is located near St. Francis hospital and with his glasses and instruments, Bradshaw is able to scan the whole eastern side of the mountains and hills adjacent to the peak. His view is unobstructed, and his base of supplies is so near at hand that once a fire is sighted it will be the work of only an hour or two to gather his forces and proceed to the scene of trouble. He is within reach by telephone, either at the fire station or at his home day or night. Reaching a fire promptly is one of the most important factors and the forest service asks the cooperation of everyone by notifying the lookout whenever a fire is sighted." (Colorado Springs Gazette)