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 to take steps to prepare and stay informed! Here’s some key information to keep in mind: High winds from the storms are likely to produce […]
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 after Zinn’s goal to become a firefighter with the department was taken away from him. In late January of 2019 he was struck on his […]
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 January 23, 2020. Each recruit was badged by Chief Jenkins at a ceremony held inside the Denny Auditorium on the campus of the South Carolina […]
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 firefighter. Last January Brandon Zinn faced a major setback in reaching that goal when he was struck by an alleged drunk driver while riding his […]
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 loved ones and others please adhere to the following guidelines during the New Year Holiday! DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE! IF YOU ARE DRINKING, DO […]
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 to remind residents to exercise awareness and caution with their Christmas trees ESPECIALLY if they plan to put live trees inside their homes. “A dried […]
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 greeted by his family, friends and firefighter brethren as soon as he arrived in the terminal at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. This came just weeks after […]
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 7, 2019. Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins and members of the department’s command staff led several of our trucks and staff on the holiday march […]
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 by our department will help ensure that all food vendors operating a food truck within the city will be safe while serving their customers,” said […]
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 while you prepare your holiday feast. “Each year Thanksgiving Day is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment,” said Columbia […]