December 2017 – Columbia Fire Department

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Safety

Posted on December 28, 2017December 28, 2017

Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins wants you to have a safe New Year by leaving the fireworks to the professionals such as during the Famously Hot New Year celebration. Chief Jenkins strongly discourages the use of consumer fireworks due to the high risk of property damage, injuries and possible death associated with fireworks. If […]

Keep Your Holidays From Going Up in Flames!

Posted on December 6, 2017December 7, 2017

Columbia Fire Department Offers Fire Prevention Tips for a Safe and Festive Holiday Season. For most of us, the holiday season represents a time for family festivities and good cheer. What few of us consider is that the holiday season is a time when there is an increased risk of home fires. Many households engage […]