Michael DeSumma, Author at Columbia Fire Department

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Firefighters Kick In Donations During ‘Battle of the Badges Blood Drive’

Members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department rolled up their sleeves to help give the gift of life during the annual 'Battle of the Badges Blood Drive' on Friday May 27,…

Michael DeSummaMay 24, 2022

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CRFD works with Red Cross to install more than 200 smoke alarms in Columbia homes

On Saturday May 14, 2022 the Columbia-Richland Fire Department partnered with the American Red Cross of South Carolina on its first large-scale community smoke alarm blitz in three years. During…

Michael DeSummaMay 10, 2022

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19 CRFD Members Earn Promotions in Early 2022

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department ushered in 2022 by promoting 19 members to new ranks of leadership. Since the beginning of the year, CRFD has promoted one new battalion chief as…

Michael DeSummaMay 4, 2022

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Firetruck Pull Nets More Than $19,000 to Aid Children Fighting Cancer

For the first time in three years citizens from around the Columbia area came together to compete pulling CRFD firetrucks at the annual Firetruck Pull on Saturday morning April 30,…

Michael DeSummaApril 25, 2022

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Firefighters Take to the Saluda River to Drill in Swiftwater Rescue

Crews with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were once again out on the Saluda River in mid-April practicing rescue techniques in swiftwater conditions. The annual swiftwater rescue training and recertification classes…

Michael DeSummaApril 25, 2022

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Four Firefighters Ready for Service After Completing CRFD’s ‘Direct Hire Program’

Four firefighters have now become the latest group to complete the new ‘Direct Hire Program’ at the Columbia-Richland Fire Department. Following training that spanned roughly 8 weeks these new members…

Michael DeSummaApril 19, 2022

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2-Alarm Fire Rips Through Rosewood Apartment Building

On the evening of Friday April 8, 2022 CRFD crews responded to a reported fire at Columbia Garden Apartments in the Rosewood neighborhood of the city. When the first units…

Michael DeSummaApril 18, 2022

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New Dual-Purpose CRFD Firetruck Begins Service

On Monday April 4, 2022 leaders in the City of Columbia and Richland County joined CRFD firefighters in ushering the department's newest firetruck into service. Station 4 in northeast Richland…

Michael DeSummaApril 5, 2022

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Applications Still Being Taken for Open Firefighting Positions at CRFD

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is continuing to accept and review applications for open firefighting positions. The department’s base starting pay for a firefighter is now $34,174 with incentive pay available…

Michael DeSummaMarch 30, 2022

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House Fire in Richland County Ruled Arson

Investigators with the Richland County Fire Marshal's Office have determined that a fire that caused extensive damages to a home on Whitney Street on March 8, 2022 was intentionally set.…

Michael DeSummaMarch 9, 2022

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