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10 Firefighters Recognized for Recent Promotions with CRFD

During the month of March the Columbia-Richland Fire Department was honored to recognize 10 members of the department who all earned promotions during the first quarter of 2021. CRFD Fire…

Michael DeSummaApril 7, 2021

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Severe Weather on March 18 Could Bring Strong Winds & Tornadoes

The entire Columbia-metro area and surrounding Richland County is likely to see severe weather during much of the day on Thursday March 18, 2021. According to the National Weather Service…

Michael DeSummaMarch 17, 2021

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Firefighters Reminding Citizens to Check Smoke Alarms During Daylight Savings Time

Staff at the Columbia-Richland Fire Department are encouraging citizens to not waste the opportunity to check their smoke alarms when it comes time to ‘Spring Forward’ on Sunday March 14th.…

Michael DeSummaMarch 12, 2021

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REMINDER: City of Columbia Protective Mask Ordinance Remains In Effect

In the interest of public health, the Columbia City Council voted to extend an emergency ordinance and amend certain emergency ordinances related to COVID-19 during their virtual City Council meeting…

Michael DeSummaMarch 8, 2021

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CRFD Welcomes 16 New Firefighters at Graduation Service

Columbia Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins officially confirmed 16 new firefighters for the department as members of the 2020-02 CRFD Recruit Class graduated on the morning of March 5,…

Michael DeSummaMarch 5, 2021

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2-Alarm Fire Displaces 30 People at Alcott Drive Apartment Complex

More than two dozen tenants at a Columbia-area apartment complex were left without a place to stay after a 2-Alarm fire ripped through their building on the afternoon of January…

Michael DeSummaFebruary 23, 2021

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CRFD Selected for National Pilot Program Focused on Community Risk Reduction

Recently the Columbia-Richland Fire Department became one of only 250 fire-service agencies in the U.S. that will take part in a new nationwide pilot program to map areas of risk…

Michael DeSummaJanuary 22, 2021

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Firefighters Respond to House Fire Caused by Plane Crash

The crash of a small aircraft in the Rosewood neighborhood of Columbia on January 13, 2021 caused one home there to catch fire. CRFD crews were dispatched to the scene…

Michael DeSummaJanuary 14, 2021

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CRFD Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins Becomes New President of the SC State Association of Fire Chiefs

CRFD personnel once again stood out during the annual leadership conference of the South Carolina State Association of Fire Chiefs. Yet the major highlight for the weekend was CRFD Fire…

Michael DeSummaJanuary 11, 2021

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Staff at CRFD Taking COVID Seriously By Getting Vaccinated

As the first days of 2021 continue on, more members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department have taken advantage of their opportunities to get a COVID-19 vaccine. CRFD personnel have been…

Michael DeSummaJanuary 8, 2021

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