The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back. CSFD operates a comprehensive emergency response system designed to reach the site of an incident within 8 minutes of a 911 call 90% of the time, with 22 engine companies, 6 truck companies, 3 medical squads, 1 Hazmat Team, and 1 Heavy Rescue Team, along with specialized resources for wildland firefighting, technical rescue, and other emergency response needs.