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Prevent Fires From Heating Sources During Cold Weather

With temperatures expected to drop sharply this week, the Columbia-Richland Fire Department wants to remind citizens to be careful and attentive while taking steps to heat their homes. “Any source…

Michael DeSummaNovember 10, 2025

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REMINDER: Exercise Safety when Purchasing Charging & Disposing of Lithium-Ion Batteries

As National Fire Prevention Month 2025 draws to a close, the Columbia-Richland Fire Department wants to reiterate this year’s crucial fire safety theme: the safe use of lithium-ion batteries. “These…

Michael DeSummaOctober 31, 2025

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Avoid Flammable Materials When Planning Your Halloween Costumes & Parties

With an evening of tricks and treats ahead for Halloween 2025 the Columbia-Richland Fire Department wants to help citizens avoid real-life scares during the holiday. “Having an unexpected fire that…

Michael DeSummaOctober 31, 2025

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Fire Chief Named Ambassador for the 2025 Columbia Sickle Cell Walk

Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins received the honor of being named the 2025 ambassador for the annual Sickle Cell Walk. Inclement weather resulted in this year's walk having to…

Michael DeSummaOctober 27, 2025

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Station 20 Hosts Evening of Fun at Annual Fall Festival

The annual Fall Festival at Station 20 of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department was once again a huge success, as families from across Richland County came out to the event on…

Michael DeSummaOctober 27, 2025

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CRFD Kicks Off 2025 Fire Prevention Month with Annual Parade

Area schools near Two Notch Road in Columbia and their students enjoyed the sights and sounds of the annual Fire Prevention Parade on the morning of October 3, 2025. The…

Michael DeSummaOctober 7, 2025

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Citizens Recognized By CRFD at Blythewood Station 26

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department had the honor of congratulating two citizens for the swift actions they took on the scenes of two separate emergencies this summer. Fire Chief Jenkins presented…

Michael DeSummaAugust 27, 2025

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CRFD Celebrates Community Unity at National Night Out 2025

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department was thrilled to take part in National Night Out 2025 and connect with our citizens and community leaders! Here's just a few of the moments that…

Michael DeSummaAugust 6, 2025

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CRFD Youth Empowerment Academy Grows in 2025 as 19 Teens Complete Summer Program

A greater number of teens from the Columbia area were able to get a behind-the-scenes look at their fire service and learn lifelong skills over the course of this summer.…

Michael DeSummaJuly 25, 2025

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FD REMINDER: Use Caution If You Plan To Set Off Fireworks For July 4th Weekend

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department wants to remind all citizens to have a safety plan in place before lighting off consumer fireworks during the Independence Day weekend. “Every time you set…

Michael DeSummaJuly 2, 2025

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