The Columbia-Richland Fire Department once again helped promote the spirit of the Christmas season by giving Santa Claus a ride through neighborhoods across Richland County. On Saturday December 19 Santa rode in two community parades. One began at Station 9 and proceeded into Five Points and parts of the Shandon neighborhood. Santa was joined onboard […]
CRFD would recognize four members of the department on Tuesday December 15, 2020 for recently earning promotions within our Fire Prevention Division. Two of the honorees are now joining the division, which handles fire code enforcement within the City of Columbia. The remaining two staff members were promoted to higher ranks within the office. Fire […]
On Saturday December 12, 2020 a fire at a home on Fox Grove Circle quickly spread to two other neighboring homes. A 2nd Alarm was called for the fire while CRFD crews were en route to the scene after 2:00 p.m. Firefighters used a ladder truck to get water on the main home from above […]
On the morning of November 24, 2020 a massive fire ripped through the former site of Graham-Sleepmaster Mattress Manufacturer on Ellerbe Street in Columbia. By the time CRFD firefighters arrived on scene there were flames coming through the roof of the building, which prompted personnel to call for a 2nd Alarm. No one was found […]
Staff at the Columbia-Richland Fire Department are once again sending a seasonal reminder out to citizens to be mindful if they have live Christmas trees on display in their homes. As long as the tree is in your home WATER IT REGULARLY! Studies and videos produced by the National Fire Protection Association clearly document the […]
Members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department took their annual campaign to feed the hungry to new heights this holiday season. During the week of December 14, 2020 thousands of canned goods and non perishable food items were taken in by the department to support area families in need. The items were raised thanks to the […]