Soon Columbia Richland firefighters will once again be out at city and county intersections asking drivers to help ‘Fill the Boot’ in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Greater South Carolina District. The 2019 CFD ‘Fill The Boot’ Campaign will be kicking off Tuesday evening March 19, 2019 when the Columbia City Council convenes for […]
In light of recent events, Columbia Richland Fire wants to make sure all area residents know the risks created by having natural gas or carbon monoxide leaks in a home or business. Gas Leaks Natural gas can pose a huge danger if it’s leaking. In its natural state gas has no color and no odor. […]
Columbia Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins officially confirmed 20 new firefighters for the department as members of the 2018-02 CFD Recruit Class graduated on February 7, 2019. Each recruit was badged by Chief Jenkins at a ceremony held at Boyce Chapel at First Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina. “These recruits have demonstrated that […]
February 2019 is now officially ‘Aubrey D. Jenkins Month’ in the city of Columbia. This comes after the Columbia Richland fire chief was honored by City Manager Teresa Wilson and members of the city council on the evening of February 5, 2019. That day marked exactly 40 years since Chief Jenkins joined the CFD. He […]
People across the Columbia Richland fire family and beyond have been sending prayers and support to a CFD recruit firefighter who was seriously injured on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Recruit Brandon Zinn is continuing to recover at an area hospital. According to the Columbia Police Department the 25-year-old was struck by a suspected impaired motorist […]
The possibility of chillier weather over the coming weeks and months will no doubt leave more people turning to their home heating systems to keep warm. Unfortunately, that move can lead to a higher chance of a major fire if those systems are not properly maintained. “This is a grim reality of the winter season,” […]
Area residents who live in northern parts of Richland County and neighborhoods close to the I-20 and I-26 junction are likely to hear sirens on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. The reason why is SCE&G is planning to conduct two separate tests of siren warning systems during the afternoon. The first test will begin at 12 […]
Staff at CFD Station 30 definitely demonstrated the spirit of giving in December by making a huge donation to help students in need at a Richland County school. On December 21, 2018 Engine 30 arrived at Caughman Road Elementary School. Firefighters at the station unloaded a truckload of water, snacks and small holiday gifts. All […]
The staff at Columbia Richland Fire hopes that you all enjoyed the holiday season and are getting ready to welcome 2019! If you plan to venture out to enjoy New Years festivities PLEASE keep these safety tips in mind: If your celebrations this year will include alcohol… 1. Make a plan ahead of time. Don’t […]
More than 50 firefighters with Columbia Richland Fire helped preserve a piece of Columbia’s history on the evening of December 13, 2018. At around 5:30 p.m. fire broke out on an upper floor of the Babcock Building off of Calhoun Street. The building, which used to be part of the South Carolina State Hospital, has […]