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 would lead the department’s members and several firetrucks as the parade made its way down Sumter Street. Each year the parade is organized by the […]
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 Halloween Night, October 31 to enjoy free food and treats. There was also plenty of fun activities for children. Each year department members at Station […]
With colder mornings forecasted heading into this weekend, leaders of Columbia Richland Fire are asking residents to inspect and make any necessary repairs on their home heating devices before turning them on for the long winter season. Citizens are also strongly encouraged to monitor space heaters and fireplace fires if they intend to start either […]
With Halloween Night creeping closer, Columbia Richland Fire is asking families to not only be thinking of costumes and candy but also the fire-related risks that the holiday can bring. Specifically, those fire dangers are present with the increased use of candles and Halloween attire and decorations that can be highly flammable. “The combination of […]
Each day the firefighters of our department throw on turnout gear and jump on firetrucks ready to protect property and save lives. It is a call to help others through personal sacrifice that motivates them when they come to work. That same call is now pushing one of our members to make a huge sacrifice […]
The crucial message of fire safety and education was once again taken to the streets of area neighborhoods during the month of October. The annual Fire Prevention Parade was held on Saturday, October 12, 2019. This year firetrucks with Columbia Richland Fire and several other area departments rolled through parts of the Greenview Community off […]
Fire ripped through the roof of a condo building on the early morning of October 7, 2019. All tenants were able to escape the building at Briargate Condominiums safely by the time Columbia Richland fire crews arrived just before 7:00 a.m. A 2nd-alarm was called seconds after the first truck arrived. That dispatched more […]
National Fire Prevention Week will once again usher in a call for all residents to prepare for the unexpected. Staff with Columbia Richland Fire are encouraging everyone to live out the theme of this year’s week – ‘Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape.’ “These words could not hit the point […]
Columbia Richland Fire will once again be bringing the message of fire safety to area streets as this year the annual Fire Prevention Parade will roll through neighborhoods around Greenview Park. The parade will commence near David and Gabriel streets on the morning of Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 11 a.m. Multiple firetrucks will then […]
Columbia Richland Fire was proud to partner once again with the American Association of Retired Persons and area law enforcement agencies in support of the ‘This Little Light of Mine Campaign.’ On Thursday September 26 and Thursday October 3, Columbia Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins and department firefighters helped canvass streets around Ridgewood Park […]