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Mayor Declares State of Emergency Due to COVID-19

Mayor Stephen Benjamin has declared a State of Emergency, effective immediately, in an effort to reduce the spread of and exposure to the Coronavirus. The attached ordinance will be sent…

Michael DeSummaMarch 17, 2020

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City of Columbia Modifying Operations Due to COVID-19

The City of Columbia will modify services until further notice to protect citizens and minimize opportunities to spread COVID-19 in our community. On Monday, March 16, 2020, City employees reported…

Michael DeSummaMarch 16, 2020

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2020 ‘Fill the Boot’ Campaign to Benefit MDA to be Rescheduled Due to Coronavirus

In light of recent developments surrounding the coronavirus, department heads have decided to reschedule our 2020 'Fill the Boot' Campaign to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Collection dates were scheduled…

Michael DeSummaMarch 12, 2020

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Take Steps to Protect You & Your Loved Ones From the Coronavirus

In light of the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus, Columbia Richland Fire wants to make sure you have all the essential information concerning the disease. That includes ways to prevent…

Michael DeSummaMarch 5, 2020

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Two New Department Engines Ushered In with ‘Community Push In’s’

Over the course of February two new fire engines would officially be christened into service for Columbia Richland Fire through two Community Push In ceremonies. The first was held on…

Michael DeSummaMarch 2, 2020

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Stay Prepared Ahead of Severe Storms

With severe storms likely to pop up across the Midlands during the afternoon and evening hours on Thursday, February 6, 2020 -- Columbia Richland Fire wants to encourage all residents…

Michael DeSummaFebruary 6, 2020

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Firefighters and Community Come Together to Help Former Department Recruit

A benefit organized to support ‘the firefighting dream’ of Brandon Zinn received a great turnout at the department headquarters on Saturday, January 18, 2020. The event fell roughly one year…

Michael DeSummaJanuary 28, 2020

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20 New Firefighters Sworn Into Service After Graduating from Recruit School

Columbia Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins officially confirmed 20 new firefighters for the department as members of the 2019-02 Columbia Richland Fire Recruit Class graduated on the evening of…

Michael DeSummaJanuary 28, 2020

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Benefit Planned to Support Firefighting Dream of Former Recruit

Staff at Columbia Richland Fire will be rolling up their sleeves on Saturday, January 18, 2020 to assist a former department recruit in achieving his lifelong dream to be a…

Michael DeSummaJanuary 14, 2020

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Tips to Ring In the Year 2020 Safely!

Columbia Richland firefighters want to STRONGLY encourage area residents to practice safety and due caution while welcoming a NEW decade to the Central Midlands. For the safety of you, your…

Michael DeSummaDecember 31, 2019

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