Michael DeSumma, Author at Columbia Fire Department

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CRFD Battalion Chief Joseph Casey Desso Passes Away

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is saddened to announce the sudden passing of Battalion Chief Joseph Casey Desso, who died during the night of September 13, 2021 following a brief illness.…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 14, 2021

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Funeral Services Announced for CRFD Fire Chaplain Billie Bright

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department will join friends, families and our partnering agencies in the South Carolina Fire Service in celebrating the life of CRFD Chaplain Billie Lee Bright II who…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 14, 2021

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Mask Mandate Back in Effect for All City of Columbia Public Spaces

At an emergency meeting of the Columbia City Council on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 city leaders officially voted to re-implement a protective mask ordinance for all public spaces within Columbia…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 8, 2021

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More than a dozen people displaced by 2-Alarm apartment building fire

On the night of Saturday August 28, 2021 CRFD firefighters responded to a massive apartment building fire at Grove at St. Andrews Apartments off of Zimalcrest Drive. By the time…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 8, 2021

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Firefighters Raise School Supplies to Help Families in Need

As the 2021 school year began, members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were busy lending their support to help area families in need obtain school supplies. Over the course of…

Michael DeSummaAugust 30, 2021

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City and County Leaders Recognize CRFD for ‘Fire Safe SC’ Designation

Over the course of the summer CRFD was honored by both the Columbia City Council as well as the Richland County Council in recognition of the department being named a…

Michael DeSummaAugust 30, 2021

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CRFD Crews Canvas Communities for National Night Out 2021

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department was proud to once again support National Night Out festivities across the City of Columbia and Richland County during the month of August. A majority of…

Michael DeSummaAugust 30, 2021

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How to Keep Your Classroom Fire Safe If You’re a Teacher or Educator

As school faculty members prepare their classrooms and learning spaces for the new academic year, they should be making sure to take fire code requirements into consideration. The information below…

Michael DeSummaAugust 12, 2021

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2-Alarm Fire Tears Through Garners Ferry Apartment Complex

Columbia-Richland firefighters did an excellent job stopping a 2-Alarm fire that broke out at an apartment building in Richland County on Sunday, July 11. Crews responded to the Austin Wood…

Michael DeSummaJuly 13, 2021

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CRFD Reminding Citizens to Exercise Caution While Using Fireworks

The 2021 July 4th Weekend is likely to bring a spike in family parties and community gatherings as more and more restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be lifted.…

Michael DeSummaJuly 1, 2021

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