The Columbia-Richland Fire Department began the month of December by recognizing 21 of our members for promotions they earned to new ranks of leadership during the second half of 2025.
Before their family and friends Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins presented badges to 12 new senior firefighters, seven fire captains as well a new training officer and battalion chief for the department. The ceremony was held at the Busby Street Community Center on the evening of Monday December 1.
“These members have demonstrated that they are all ready to take on new responsibilities as they move to higher ranks,” said Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins, “I am truly proud of all they have accomplished and look forward to seeing the great work they will continue to do for our communities and citizens.”
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is proud to celebrate the following promotions:
Promoted to Senior Firefighter
Volunteer Members
David Greenwood
Career Members
John Christmus Marcin Chrzanowski Jordan Coleman
Omar Flores Gill Justin Knight Kristofer McClain
(From left: Senior Firefighter Brenden Preussner & Senior Firefighter Marcin Chrzanowski with CRFD Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins)
Jordan Morgan Brenden Preussner Frederick Reyes
Dawson Shealy Trent Yandle
Promoted to Fire Captain
James Amick Jonathan-Tyler Garcia Weston Jumper
(From top left: Fire Captain Acie Kibler, Fire Captain Christopher Lindsey & Fire Captain Anthony Rembisz with CRFD Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins)
Acie Kibler Christopher Lindsey Sean McCutcheon
Anthony Rembisz
Promoted to Fire Training Officer
Andrew Stender
Promoted to Battalion Chief
Jermaine Powers
