Michael DeSumma, Author at Columbia Fire Department

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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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10 CRFD Firefighters Recognized for Promotions

In late June the Columbia Richland Fire Department recognized 10 members of our staff who recently earned promotions. A series of pinning ceremonies were held at CRFD Headquarters. Each honoree…

Michael DeSummaJune 30, 2021

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Columbia-Richland Fire Department Once Again Named a ‘Fire Safe South Carolina’ Community

For the second year in a row CRFD’s fire prevention work in our communities has earned the department statewide recognition. Fire Safe South Carolina recently named CRFD a ‘Fire Safe…

Michael DeSummaJune 28, 2021

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2-Alarm Fire Damages 3 Homes in Richland County

On Friday May 28, 2021 CRFD crews responded to a 2-Alarm fire that ripped through a home on Durham Creek Court, leaving it heavily damaged. Firefighters responded to the scene…

Michael DeSummaJune 2, 2021

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Fire department & RCSD form Marine Teams for holiday patrols on Lake Murray

The approach of the summer season is expected to draw more and more area boaters out on the waters of Lake Murray for events and recreation. In order to provide…

Michael DeSummaJune 2, 2021

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Prisma Health Doctors Pay Visit to CRFD Training Grounds

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department was honored to once again host staff members from Prisma Health Midlands to give them an inside look at how firefighters respond to emergencies. Doctors in…

Michael DeSummaJune 1, 2021

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May Brings New Round of Promotions at CRFD

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department kicked off the month of May by recognizing our staff members who recently earned promotions. CRFD Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins officially badged each firefighter during…

Michael DeSummaJune 1, 2021

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