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CRFD Adds 18 New Firefighters Following Spring Graduation Ceremony

The month of June kicked off with 18 new firefighters joining the ranks of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department. Graduation exercises for Recruit Class 2026-01 were held on the evening of…

Michael DeSummaJune 4, 2026

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$50,000 Raised in the Fight Against Cancer at 2026 Fire Truck Pull

Curing Kids Cancer’s annual Fire Truck Pull in Columbia rolled to another year of success in 2026 as roughly $50,000 was raised to benefit area research for pediatric cancers and…

Michael DeSummaApril 1, 2026

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Heroes Shine at CRFD’s Annual Department Awards Ceremony

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department was proud to honor the exemplary work of our members at the department’s annual awards ceremony on February 20, 2026. Thirty-eight awards were presented during the…

Michael DeSummaMarch 9, 2026

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Firefighters & Community Leaders Break Ground on New Fire Station

Members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were on hand with Columbia city leaders to celebrate a new milestone for neighborhoods in Olympia. The ceremony to officially break ground on the…

Michael DeSummaFebruary 4, 2026

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FD REMINDER: How to Use Fireworks Safely While Welcoming 2026 !

With many citizens planning to use consumer fireworks to celebrate the new year, the Columbia-Richland Fire Department wants to offer the following safety reminders: Attend a professional show instead of…

Michael DeSummaDecember 31, 2025

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CRFD Reminding Citizens to Keep Christmas Trees Watered Through Holiday

With the Christmas holiday upon us the Columbia-Richland Fire Department is cautioning residents to avoid the dangers of having dry decorated trees in their homes. If your home or apartment…

Michael DeSummaDecember 24, 2025

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‘Firefighters Feeding Families’ Aids More Than 600 Households for 2025 Campaign

More than 600 families in need across Richland County were supplied with food for the holiday season thanks to members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department and its partners. This is…

Michael DeSummaDecember 24, 2025

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17 Firefighters Ready for Duty After Graduating From CRFD Recruit School

Beginning Saturday December 6 some new faces will be out in service for the Columbia-Richland Fire Department The department is proud to announce the graduation of 17 new firefighters. The…

Michael DeSummaDecember 4, 2025

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Collection Period Kicks Off for 6th Annual ‘Firefighters Feeding Families’ Holiday Food Drive

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is getting ready for another busy season of helping area families acquire food for the holidays. The department has begun taking donations for its sixth annual…

Michael DeSummaDecember 3, 2025

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21 CRFD Firefighters Honored at Fall Promotional Ceremony

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department began the month of December by recognizing 21 of our members for promotions they earned to new ranks of leadership during the second half of 2025.…

Michael DeSummaDecember 1, 2025

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