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Firefighters encourage residents to water Christmas trees, assess decorations during holiday season

With the Christmas holiday now just a few days away decorated trees are popping up in houses and businesses across the Midlands. As in years past Columbia Richland Fire wants…

Michael DeSummaDecember 20, 2019

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Recovery continues for firefighter who donated part of liver to help woman with cancer

The Columbia Richland firefighter who underwent surgery to aid a woman battling cancer would return home on November 19, 2019 to a hero's welcome. Senior Firefighter Chastain 'Chaz' Cannon was…

Michael DeSummaDecember 19, 2019

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Firefighters spread holiday cheer at 2019 Carolina Carillon Parade

Members of Columbia Richland Fire were once again proud to take part in the annual Carolina Carillion Parade to usher in the Christmas season to the Midlands on Saturday, December…

Michael DeSummaDecember 19, 2019

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New requirements to be enforced for food trucks operating in Columbia

Starting next year food trucks conducting business within the capital city will be required to meet new guidelines set by the latest edition of the International Fire Code. “This initiative…

Michael DeSummaDecember 10, 2019

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Increase in cooking-related fires expected during Thanksgiving Holiday

With many households across our area getting ready to fire up their stoves and turkey fryers for Thanksgiving Day, Columbia Richland firefighters want to stress the importance of USING CAUTION…

Michael DeSummaNovember 27, 2019

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Annual Mocktail Mix-off Raises Funds for MADD South Carolina

The fire department was once again proud to play host to the annual Zero Proof Mocktail Mix-off to raise funds in the fight against drunk driving. Dozens of people would…

Michael DeSummaNovember 27, 2019

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14 Firefighters Recognized for Promotions at Fall Ceremony

On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Columbia Richland Fire once again took time to recognize all of our members who received promotions over recent months. With their friends, families and firefighter…

Michael DeSummaNovember 27, 2019

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2019 MADD Mocktail Mix-off is Sunday, November 24th

On November 24, 2019 Columbia Richland Fire once again will be teaming up with MADD South Carolina to raise funds in the fight to end drunk driving! The 2019 MADD…

Michael DeSummaNovember 19, 2019

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Military heroes honored at 2019 Veterans Day Parade in Columbia

Columbia Richland Fire was once again thrilled to take part in the annual Veterans Day Parade in parts of downtown Columbia on November 11, 2019. Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins…

Michael DeSummaNovember 12, 2019

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Station 20 scares up great fun at annual Halloween Festival

The annual Halloween Festival hosted by staff at CFD Station 20 in Ballentine was once again a huge success this year. Dozens of people ventured out to the station on…

Michael DeSummaNovember 12, 2019

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