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Seasonal Drop in Temperatures Will Bring Added Risk for Home Heating Fires

With the winter season drawing closer and nightly temperatures dropping staff at the Columbia-Richland Fire Department want to remind citizens to use the utmost caution before firing up home heating…

Michael DeSummaNovember 17, 2021

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CRFD Engine 11 Crew Honored for Delivering Baby Girl

On Tuesday October 26, 2021 four firefighters with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were recognized for the quick and decisive action they took to safely bring a baby into the world…

Michael DeSummaNovember 9, 2021

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First Responders Receive CRFD Phoenix Award for Lifesaving Work

During the month of October 2021 the Columbia-Richland Fire Department was honored to recognize 12 of our members and three members of Richland County EMS with the CRFD Phoenix Award.…

Michael DeSummaNovember 9, 2021

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CRFD Seeking Skilled Men & Women to Serve as Firefighters

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is continuing to seek qualified applicants for firefighting positions. Those who apply can now take advantage of two tracks to begin service as a firefighter. Through…

Michael DeSummaOctober 27, 2021

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One person injured after small plane crashes at Hamilton-Owens Airport

On Thursday October 21, 2021 CRFD 2nd Shift crews responded to Jim Hamilton - LB Owens Airport after a glider aircraft went down at the airfield. Units responded shortly after…

Michael DeSummaOctober 21, 2021

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2-Alarm Fire Rips Through Vacant Apartment Buildings

On the early morning of Monday October 18, 2021 CRFD crews responded to a 2-Alarm fire on the 1900 block of Barnwell Street in Columbia. 1st Shift crews were dispatched…

Michael DeSummaOctober 21, 2021

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CRFD Releases Statement Concerning Staffing Levels at Department Stations

The following statement was released by the Columbia-Richland Fire Department and Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins on Tuesday October 12, 2021 concerning the current state of staffing levels at the…

Michael DeSummaOctober 12, 2021

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CRFD Encouraging Residents to ‘Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety’

With National Fire Prevention Week 2021 just days away, NOW is the time for area residents to learn the varying sounds that can come from smoke and carbon monoxide (CO)…

Michael DeSummaOctober 1, 2021

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Suspect in Columbia Arson Case Apprehended

A man who was wanted for allegedly setting a house on fire in Columbia this week has been taken into custody by the city's police department. 57-year-old Michael Masterson McClellan…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 30, 2021

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Late CRFD Chaplain, Battalion Chief Laid to Rest

During the month of September 2021 the Columbia-Richland Fire Department bid goodbye to two of our members who died within days of each other. CRFD Chaplain Billie Bright passed away…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 29, 2021

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