Michael DeSumma, Author at Columbia Fire Department

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WINTER STORM WARNING in Place for Columbia Metro Area Friday Night January 21

The National Weather Service in Columbia has placed the entire metro area under a Winter Storm Warning from Friday, January 21 through Saturday, January 22. According to the National Weather…

Michael DeSummaJanuary 13, 2022

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Road Closures Announced for Downtown Columbia Ahead of New Year’s Fireworks Show

A dazzling fireworks display is scheduled to ring in 2022 during the ‘Famously Hot New Years’ celebration in downtown Columbia Friday evening, December 31. With the annual show expected to…

Michael DeSummaDecember 30, 2021

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32 New Full-Time Firefighters Ready for Duty Following CRFD Graduation

Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins swore in 32 new full-time firefighters with the department as commencement exercises for CRFD Recruit Class 2021-01 were held on the evening of Wednesday,…

Michael DeSummaDecember 23, 2021

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‘Firefighters Feeding Families’ Provides 200 Bags of Food to Area Needy

This year roughly 200 households in the greater Columbia area were able to have needed food thanks to the efforts of our fire department. CRFD’s annual ‘Firefighters Feeding Families Holiday…

Michael DeSummaDecember 23, 2021

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Columbia-Richland Fire Crews Receive Green Cross Award for Extrication Rescue

On Monday December 13, 2021 the Columbia-Richland Fire Department was honored to recognize three of our crews for receiving the Green Cross award through HURST Jaws of Life. The Green…

Michael DeSummaDecember 16, 2021

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Keep Plenty of Water On Hand for Your Christmas Tree Through the Holidays

Staff at the Columbia-Richland Fire Department are once again sending a seasonal reminder out to citizens to be mindful if they have live Christmas trees on display in their homes.…

Michael DeSummaDecember 10, 2021

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2-Alarm Fire Rips Through Apartment Building on Thanksgiving Day

On Thanksgiving Day just after 1 p.m. CRFD 1st Shift crews headed to 2028 Watermark Place after getting reports of an apartment fire. Ladder 7 spotted a column of smoke…

Michael DeSummaDecember 3, 2021

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‘Firefighters Feeding Families’ Enters 2nd Year Collecting Food Items for Area Citizens

Columbia-Richland firefighters and staff will once again be rolling up their sleeves to collect food donations in support of area families this Christmas. The second annual ‘Firefighters Feeding Families Holiday…

Michael DeSummaDecember 3, 2021

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14 Members of CRFD Earn Promotions to New Ranks

In the fall months of 2021 the Columbia-Richland Fire Department would recognize 14 of its members for reaching new milestones in their fire service careers. CRFD Fire Chief Aubrey D.…

Michael DeSummaNovember 23, 2021

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Use Caution in the Kitchen to Avoid Cooking-Related Fires This Thanksgiving

With larger holiday get togethers seeing a return this year, staff at the Columbia-Richland Fire Department want to urge citizens to pay CAREFUL attention while preparing their Thanksgiving Day meals…

Michael DeSummaNovember 23, 2021

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