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10 CRFD Firefighters Recognized for Promotions

In late June the Columbia Richland Fire Department recognized 10 members of our staff who recently earned promotions. A series of pinning ceremonies were held at CRFD Headquarters. Each honoree…

Michael DeSummaJune 30, 2021

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Columbia-Richland Fire Department Once Again Named a ‘Fire Safe South Carolina’ Community

For the second year in a row CRFD’s fire prevention work in our communities has earned the department statewide recognition. Fire Safe South Carolina recently named CRFD a ‘Fire Safe…

Michael DeSummaJune 28, 2021

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2-Alarm Fire Damages 3 Homes in Richland County

On Friday May 28, 2021 CRFD crews responded to a 2-Alarm fire that ripped through a home on Durham Creek Court, leaving it heavily damaged. Firefighters responded to the scene…

Michael DeSummaJune 2, 2021

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Fire department & RCSD form Marine Teams for holiday patrols on Lake Murray

The approach of the summer season is expected to draw more and more area boaters out on the waters of Lake Murray for events and recreation. In order to provide…

Michael DeSummaJune 2, 2021

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Prisma Health Doctors Pay Visit to CRFD Training Grounds

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department was honored to once again host staff members from Prisma Health Midlands to give them an inside look at how firefighters respond to emergencies. Doctors in…

Michael DeSummaJune 1, 2021

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May Brings New Round of Promotions at CRFD

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department kicked off the month of May by recognizing our staff members who recently earned promotions. CRFD Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins officially badged each firefighter during…

Michael DeSummaJune 1, 2021

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CRFD & Columbia Police Investigating Series of House Fires

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is working with the Columbia Police Department to investigate the causes of three fires that occurred in the Booker-Washington Heights neighborhood. Thankfully, no one was injured…

Michael DeSummaMay 27, 2021

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CRFD Firefighters Train at Midlands Tech Campus

Columbia-Richland firefighters were able to get some training hours in using an old building on Midland Tech's Beltline campus that is scheduled for demolition. CRFD crews practicing vertical ventilation on the…

Michael DeSummaApril 26, 2021

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RED FLAG ALERT Issued on Outdoor Burning April 21 & 22

The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a RED FLAG ALERT for Wednesday April 21 and Thursday April 22 due to the elevated risk for wildfires. As a result the…

Michael DeSummaApril 21, 2021

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Fire Crews Prepare for Summer Season with Annual Swiftwater Rescue Classes

With summer weather quickly approaching, Columbia-Richland firefighters once again suited up to train and drill in rescue techniques on our area waterways. The department held annual training and re certification…

Michael DeSummaApril 14, 2021

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