With many households across our area getting ready to fire up their stoves and turkey fryers for Thanksgiving Day, Columbia Richland firefighters want to stress the importance of USING CAUTION while you prepare your holiday feast. “Each year Thanksgiving Day is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment,” said Columbia […]
The fire department was once again proud to play host to the annual Zero Proof Mocktail Mix-off to raise funds in the fight against drunk driving. Dozens of people would turn out for the event, which was held on Sunday, November 24, 2019 inside the bay at department headquarters. Guests would once again get to […]
On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Columbia Richland Fire once again took time to recognize all of our members who received promotions over recent months. With their friends, families and firefighter breathren looking on, 14 members of the department would offcially be badged for their new positions by Columbia Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins. The […]
On November 24, 2019 Columbia Richland Fire once again will be teaming up with MADD South Carolina to raise funds in the fight to end drunk driving! The 2019 MADD Zero Proof Mocktail Mix-off will take place at department headquarters — 1800 Laurel Street — beginning at 3 p.m. Area merchants will be competing to […]
Columbia Richland Fire was once again thrilled to take part in the annual Veterans Day Parade in parts of downtown Columbia on November 11, 2019. Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins would lead the department’s members and several firetrucks as the parade made its way down Sumter Street. Each year the parade is organized by the […]
The annual Halloween Festival hosted by staff at CFD Station 20 in Ballentine was once again a huge success this year. Dozens of people ventured out to the station on Halloween Night, October 31 to enjoy free food and treats. There was also plenty of fun activities for children. Each year department members at Station […]
With colder mornings forecasted heading into this weekend, leaders of Columbia Richland Fire are asking residents to inspect and make any necessary repairs on their home heating devices before turning them on for the long winter season. Citizens are also strongly encouraged to monitor space heaters and fireplace fires if they intend to start either […]