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CRFD Firefighters Feed Families in Need with Holiday Food Drive

Members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department took their annual campaign to feed the hungry to new heights this holiday season. During the week of December 14, 2020 thousands of canned…

Michael DeSummaDecember 11, 2020

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Firefighters reminding citizens to be attentive while cooking Thanksgiving Dinner

This Thanksgiving will likely look quite different for many families across our area in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Yet one thing that will not change is the increased risk…

Michael DeSummaNovember 24, 2020

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CRFD Recognizes 58 Firefighters at Promotional Ceremonies

During the second week of November the Columbia-Richland Fire Department honored 58 of our members who earned promotions within CRFD over the course of 2020. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic…

Michael DeSummaNovember 17, 2020

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CRFD, City of Columbia & Sparky Spread Word on Updates to City Mask Ordinance

Members of CRFD would join Columbia city leaders and officials with the University of South Carolina to tout support for recent amendments to the city's protective mask ordinance on Thursday,…

Michael DeSummaNovember 6, 2020

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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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