The Columbia-Richland Fire Department wants to remind area residents to take caution on area roadways in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaias. The National Weather Service said on Monday that the storm could regain hurricane strength before it reaches the northeastern coast of South Carolina. In the Midlands locally heavy rain and strong winds are […]
A 2-Alarm fire on Monday July 27, 2020 ripped through an apartment building off of Alcott Drive near Fairfield Road. All occupants of the building managed to escape safely. By the time firefighters arrived on scene there was heavy fire coming out of the front door of the building as well as heavy smoke. The […]
Columbia Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins officially confirmed 27 new firefighters for the department as members of the 2020-01 CRFD Recruit Class graduated on the morning of July 24, 2020. Each recruit was presented their badge at an outdoor ceremony held on the grounds of Benedict College. Commencement exercises were live streamed from the […]
CRFD recently received the exciting news that is being recognized as one of 57 Fire Safe communities in the state of South Carolina for the year 2019. This comes following another year where the department invested efforts in Community Risk Reduction (CRR) programs focused on reducing the risk of fires and other emergencies in area […]
With the threat of COVID-19 still strong across the state of South Carolina, many residents will be turning to the July 4th weekend for fun and some feeling of normalcy this year. However, the fire department once again wants to remind residents that any holiday celebration can be ruined if safety guidelines are ignored. This […]
In light of the ongoing rise in cases of COVID-19 across South Carolina, the City of Columbia will now be requiring all residents and visitors to wear protective masks in public places within the city. This emergency ordinance was enacted by members of the Columbia City Council and will take effect on Friday June 26, […]
The summer season may make a fire pit sound ideal for your property, but before you set to work on one here is some important information to keep handy: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON FIRE PITS What type of bricks should I use? Kiln Bricks, also referred to as Fire Bricks or Refractory Bricks, are made from ceramic […]
Following demonstrations that turned violent in the City of Columbia on Saturday May 30, 2020, city leaders passed an emergency ordinance declaring a curfew for the downtown area. The curfew will apply within the boundaries of Sumter Street, Huger Street, Elmwood Avenue and Pendleton Street until Monday morning June 1, 2020 at 6:00 a.m. Residents […]
As cases of COVID-19 continue to spread across the state of South Carolina and the nation, one critical goal on the minds of first responders is maintaining proper supplies of protective equipment. While the Columbia-Richland Fire Department continues to have supplies of masks, gloves and other items to protect firefighters in stock – department leaders […]
On Sunday April 26 members of Cub Scout Pack 287 got a real treat as they were able to virtually visit CRFD Headquarters on Laurel Street. Fire Education Officer Bengie Leverett conducted the tour, which included a look at the department’s fire museum and truck bay. The Fire Education Office is offering free tours of […]