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Emergency Ordinance Requiring Masks to Take Effect in Columbia on June 26

In light of the ongoing rise in cases of COVID-19 across South Carolina, the City of Columbia will now be requiring all residents and visitors to wear protective masks in…

Michael DeSummaJune 24, 2020

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How to Safely Create A Fire Pit for Your Home

The summer season may make a fire pit sound ideal for your property, but before you set to work on one here is some important information to keep handy: …

Michael DeSummaJune 9, 2020

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Columbia Enacts State of Emergency Following Afternoon of Protests

Following demonstrations that turned violent in the City of Columbia on Saturday May 30, 2020, city leaders passed an emergency ordinance declaring a curfew for the downtown area. The curfew…

Michael DeSummaMay 30, 2020

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Community Project Helping FD Maintain Mask Supply During COVID-19 Pandemic

As cases of COVID-19 continue to spread across the state of South Carolina and the nation, one critical goal on the minds of first responders is maintaining proper supplies of…

Michael DeSummaApril 30, 2020

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Cub Scout Pack Virtually Visits Fire Department

On Sunday April 26 members of Cub Scout Pack 287 got a real treat as they were able to virtually visit CRFD Headquarters on Laurel Street. Fire Education Officer Bengie…

Michael DeSummaApril 27, 2020

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Building Inspections & Home Safety Surveys Can Now Be Done Virtually

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Columbia-Richland Fire Department is now making it possible for business owners to have fire inspections done virtually. If you are in need of an…

Michael DeSummaApril 27, 2020

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Parades Bring Hope & Support During COVID-19 Pandemic

Throughout the month of April 2020 the Columbia-Richland Fire Department took part in several parades to thank essential workers who continued to serve during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In honor of…

Michael DeSummaApril 27, 2020

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2-Alarm Fire Burns 3 Homes in Richland County

Three homes on Fountain Lake Road were left damaged after a 2-Alarm fire broke out in the early morning hours of April 11. The fire started in one of the…

Michael DeSummaApril 14, 2020

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Fire Damages Old Chemical Facility

Columbia-Richland fire crews responded to a massive fire that spread to several buildings of a vacated commercial property off of South Beltline Boulevard on Thursday April 9, 2020. The property…

Michael DeSummaApril 14, 2020

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CRFD Sounds ‘Sirens for Solidarity’ Amid COVID-19 Unrest

On Friday April 3, 2020 the Columbia-Richland Fire Department would join several other area first responding agencies in sounding sirens to bolster hope during the COVID-19 Pandemic. At 7:00 p.m.…

Michael DeSummaApril 14, 2020

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