Michael DeSumma, Author at Columbia Fire Department

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Firefighters Want You to be Fire Safe While Enjoying Halloween Tricks & Treats

With families across our area getting ready to have a festive Halloween evening of costumes and candy, the Columbia-Richland Fire Department wants to remind everyone to avoid the fire-related dangers…

Michael DeSummaOctober 31, 2022

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2022 Fire Prevention Week Kicks Off With Community Parade & Block Party

CRFD firetrucks would roll through communities along Ridgewood Avenue in Columbia for the annual Fire Prevention Parade on Saturday morning October 8, 2022. This was the Columbia-Richland Fire Department's first…

Michael DeSummaOctober 5, 2022

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Experienced Drivers Sought for Tanker Driver Positions

Drivers who possess at least five years of progressive fire service experience are encouraged to apply for open tanker driver positions with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department. CRFD tanker drivers will…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 1, 2022

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CRFD Welcomes 11 New Firefighters Following Summer Graduation Ceremony

Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins swore in 11 new full-time firefighters for the department as commencement exercises for CRFD Recruit Class 2022-03 were held on the evening of Thursday,…

Michael DeSummaAugust 30, 2022

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CRFD Crews Hit the Streets for National Night Out 2022

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department was once again proud to join our partners in law enforcement for a fun evening of community engagement during National Night Out. Each year National Night…

Michael DeSummaAugust 2, 2022

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CRFD Honored By Area Leaders for ‘Fire Safe SC’ Designation

During the month of July elected leaders in the City of Columbia and Richland County recognized CRFD for once again earning the title of a 'Fire Safe Community' in South…

Michael DeSummaJuly 28, 2022

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Columbia-Richland Fire Department Holds First-Ever Youth Academy

Over the course of two weeks in July, 12 kids from around the Columbia area took part in a Youth Academy hosted by the Columbia-Richland Fire Department. The academy focused…

Michael DeSummaJuly 22, 2022

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Use Extreme Caution While Setting Off Consumer Fireworks This July 4th

The July 4th Weekend will bring many families around our area together for cookouts, pool parties and fun. However if your good time with friends and loved ones includes the…

Michael DeSummaJune 29, 2022

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CRFD Members Honored with Awards at 2022 Fire-Rescue Conference

The 2022 state Fire-Rescue Conference ended with what would be a big night for the Columbia-Richland Fire Department. Several members of CRFD were recognized on Saturday June 11 during the…

Michael DeSummaJune 8, 2022

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Columbia-Richland Fire Department Named a ‘Fire Safe South Carolina’ Community for Third Straight Year

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department has once again earned designation as a ‘Fire Safe South Carolina Community’ for its constant work to promote fire safety and education. This is the third…

Michael DeSummaJune 8, 2022

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