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Firefighters asking citizens to be attentive to heating sources as colder weather sets in

The arrival of colder temperatures to the Midlands will have many people reaching for their space heaters and thermostats looking to get some warmth. That being said, the Columbia-Richland Fire…

Michael DeSummaNovember 4, 2020

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CRFD Reminds Residents to ‘Mask Up’ While Celebrating Halloween

The threat of COVID-19 this Halloween will mean more safeguards for area residents to keep in mind while celebrating tricks and treats. In addition to practicing fire safety the Columbia-Richland…

Michael DeSummaOctober 30, 2020

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Firefighters Want You to ‘Serve Up Safety’ for Fire Prevention Week 2020

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department will be joining agencies throughout the U.S. in asking citizens to be more attentive and alert in their kitchens as National Fire Prevention Week 2020 kicks…

Michael DeSummaOctober 5, 2020

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Tropical Storm Sally Likely to Bring Heavy Rains to Midlands

On Wednesday September 16, 2020 the National Weather Service in Columbia began issuing advisories for the Central Midlands ahead of Tropical Storm Sally. Remnants of the storm are expected to…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 16, 2020

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3-Alarm Fire Rips Through Historic Babcock Building on Bull Street Site

For the first time in several years Columbia-Richland firefighters faced a 3-Alarm fire when flames overtook and consumed much of the historic Babcock Building on Saturday morning, September 12, 2020.…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 14, 2020

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Isaias Expected to Bring Heavy Rainfall and High Winds to Parts of Midlands August 3 & 4

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department wants to remind area residents to take caution on area roadways in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaias. The National Weather Service said on Monday that…

Michael DeSummaAugust 3, 2020

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6 People Displaced Following 2-Alarm Fire at Hillandale Apartments

A 2-Alarm fire on Monday July 27, 2020 ripped through an apartment building off of Alcott Drive near Fairfield Road. All occupants of the building managed to escape safely. By…

Michael DeSummaJuly 28, 2020

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27 New Firefighters Sworn Into Service After Graduating from CRFD Recruit School

Columbia Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins officially confirmed 27 new firefighters for the department as members of the 2020-01 CRFD Recruit Class graduated on the morning of July 24,…

Michael DeSummaJuly 24, 2020

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Columbia-Richland Fire Department Named a 2019 Fire Safe South Carolina Community

CRFD recently received the exciting news that is being recognized as one of 57 Fire Safe communities in the state of South Carolina for the year 2019. This comes following…

Michael DeSummaJuly 13, 2020

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Citizens Encouraged to Recreate Safely During July 4th Holiday

With the threat of COVID-19 still strong across the state of South Carolina, many residents will be turning to the July 4th weekend for fun and some feeling of normalcy…

Michael DeSummaJuly 2, 2020

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