"We save lives and protect property through community risk reduction and professional emergency response to the public we serve."

Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins

Welcome to the official website of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department. I am pleased to serve as the fire chief for the department and hope that the information you find on our website is helpful. I always enjoy and appreciate hearing from our community members so please send us your feedback!

If you observe a Columbia-Richland Fire Department firefighter performing his/her duties in a manner you think is exceptional and reflects favorably upon the firefighter and our department, click the ‘Commend A Firefighter’ button below. You can also submit any complaints concerning our department by clicking the ‘Submit Complaint’ button.

Whether your feedback is positive or negative, we want to hear your thoughts on the job we are doing. Thank you and welcome to our website!

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Be better prepared for an emergency

The new Community Connect portal allows citizens to log on, create an account, and provide key information to first responders that is useful in the event of an emergency.

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October 23, 2026

Drivers Urged to ‘Slow Down, Move Over’ for First Responders on the Roads

This fall first responders in the Columbia area are coming together to remind citizens to give them safe space to work on our roads and highways. Members of the Columbia-Richland…

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Tips from CRFD to have a Fun and Fire-Safe Halloween

Frights can be a big part of Halloween each year, but having an unexpected fire around the holiday can bring real-life scares. According to the National Fire Protection Association from…

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2026 CRFD Fire Prevention Parade Kicks Off Fall Season

Fire Prevention Month in Columbia was ushered in with the annual CRFD Fire Prevention Parade on Wednesday October 7. For the second straight year the parade cruised through neighborhoods along…

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JOIN OUR TEAM

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is constantly working to attract, hire and retain qualified, productive, and motivated employees who will provide efficient and effective service to our citizens.

From our firefighters protecting the public to our civilian employees, many people have found lifelong careers working at CRFD !

Click below to learn more about and apply for any of our current job opportunities through the City of Columbia!

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