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Firefighters Take to the Saluda River to Drill in Swiftwater Rescue

Crews with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were once again out on the Saluda River in mid-April practicing rescue techniques in swiftwater conditions. The annual swiftwater rescue training and recertification classes…

Michael DeSummaApril 25, 2022

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Four Firefighters Ready for Service After Completing CRFD’s ‘Direct Hire Program’

Four firefighters have now become the latest group to complete the new ‘Direct Hire Program’ at the Columbia-Richland Fire Department. Following training that spanned roughly 8 weeks these new members…

Michael DeSummaApril 19, 2022

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2-Alarm Fire Rips Through Rosewood Apartment Building

On the evening of Friday April 8, 2022 CRFD crews responded to a reported fire at Columbia Garden Apartments in the Rosewood neighborhood of the city. When the first units…

Michael DeSummaApril 18, 2022

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New Dual-Purpose CRFD Firetruck Begins Service

On Monday April 4, 2022 leaders in the City of Columbia and Richland County joined CRFD firefighters in ushering the department's newest firetruck into service. Station 4 in northeast Richland…

Michael DeSummaApril 5, 2022

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Applications Still Being Taken for Open Firefighting Positions at CRFD

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is continuing to accept and review applications for open firefighting positions. The department’s base starting pay for a firefighter is now $34,174 with incentive pay available…

Michael DeSummaMarch 30, 2022

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House Fire in Richland County Ruled Arson

Investigators with the Richland County Fire Marshal's Office have determined that a fire that caused extensive damages to a home on Whitney Street on March 8, 2022 was intentionally set.…

Michael DeSummaMarch 9, 2022

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Five Firefighters Sworn Into Service After Completing CRFD Direct Hire Program

Five firefighters are now ready for active duty with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department after completing eight weeks of training over the last two months. The group is the first to…

Michael DeSummaMarch 4, 2022

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2-Alarm Fire Rips Through Building at Hammond School

On the evening of Wednesday February 16, 2022 CRFD crews responded to the Hammond School in Columbia after a massive fire broke out in one of the classroom buildings of…

Michael DeSummaFebruary 17, 2022

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CRFD Names New Fire Training Officers & Fire Education Officer in Recent Round of Promotions

Six members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department earned promotions and appointments to new positions during the last quarter of 2021. With their friends and family members looking on, each honoree…

Michael DeSummaFebruary 15, 2022

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REMINDER: Be Fire Safe While Heating Your Home During Winter Storms

With the Midlands bracing for another round of winter weather this week, the Columbia-Richland Fire Department wants to remind area residents to practice safety while heating their homes. Some heating…

Michael DeSummaJanuary 20, 2022

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