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Columbia-Richland Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Fire at Apartment Building

Roughly 30 people were left displaced after a 2-Alarm fire ripped through an apartment building in Columbia. Crews with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to the Columbia Rising Apartments on…

Michael DeSummaFebruary 2, 2024

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CRFD Awards Ceremony Honors Members for Outstanding Work in 2023

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department took one final look back on 2023 by highlighting and recognizing the exemplary work of many of our members during the course of the year. Roughly…

Michael DeSummaJanuary 30, 2024

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24 Members of CRFD Earn Promotions as New Year Begins

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department closed out 2023 and began the new year by promoting 24 of our members to new ranks of leadership. This recent wave of promotions included 14…

Michael DeSummaJanuary 10, 2024

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‘Firefighters Feeding Families’ Hits New Record for Families Aided in 2023

Support from community members and area businesses brought the annual ‘Firefighters Feeding Families’ food drive to a new level of success this year. During the 2023 campaign the Columbia-Richland Fire…

Michael DeSummaDecember 29, 2023

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15 New Firefighters Ready For Duty Following Graduation

Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins administered the oath of office to 15 new career firefighters with the department as commencement exercises for CRFD Recruit Class 2023-02 were held on…

Michael DeSummaDecember 7, 2023

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REMINDER: Pay Careful Attention While Cooking Your Thanksgiving Meal

The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us and that once again means it’s time to buy food and prepare for a big family meal. That being said the Columbia-Richland Fire Department…

Michael DeSummaNovember 21, 2023

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HAZMAT Crews Hit Elmwood Park Following String of Gas Line Breaks

Several gas line breaks that were caused by an internet service provider working in the Columbia area prompted CRFD to take action. Department crews were in Elmwood Park on Friday…

Michael DeSummaNovember 17, 2023

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CRFD Launches ‘Community Connect’ Creating Online Resource for Emergency Info. Sharing

Residents in the City of Columbia and Richland County can now take advantage of a new tool to help them stay prepared ahead of fires and other unforeseen emergencies. Through…

Michael DeSummaNovember 16, 2023

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CRFD Engages With Citizens on Ways to Prevent Home Fires at Community Meeting

Are you aware of the fire hazards that exist in your home? That's the question members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were looking to tackle with the public on Tuesday,…

Michael DeSummaNovember 2, 2023

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Remember to Be Fire-Safe While Enjoying Tricks and Treats This Halloween

Each fall thrills and scares are staples of Halloween, but firefighters want to remind citizens that the holiday can quickly turn scary for real if a fire breaks out. “In…

Michael DeSummaOctober 24, 2023

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