29 CRFD Firefighters Recognized at Spring Promotional Ceremony

Spring 2026 concluded for the Columbia-Richland Fire Department with 29 members being honored for recent promotions they earned to new ranks of leadership.

A total of six senior firefighters, 11 engineers, eight fire captains and two new battalion chiefs were recognized at the department’s Spring Promotional Ceremony on the evening of June 10. In the first half of the year the department also promoted a new training officer as well as a senior deputy fire marshal in our Fire Prevention Division. The promotional ceremony was held at the Busby Street Community Center where Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins presented badges to many of the honorees before their family and friends.

“As chief of the department I have two great moments I take pride in. The first is when I get to present badges to new firefighters with CRFD when they graduate our academy and the second is when I get to badge them after they earn promotions,” Chief Jenkins said, “Tonight’s ceremony was a true testament to the dedication that all of these firefighters have shown to furthering their skills, growing in their leadership abilities and serving our citizens. I am excited for all of them as they take these next steps in their fire service careers.”

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is proud to celebrate the following promotions!

Promoted to Senior Firefighter

Career Members

Clayton Alnor William Close Azende Dixon

Anthony Grant Andrew Litchult William Winstead