Michael DeSumma, Author at Columbia Fire Department

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ATF Offers Reward for Information Connected to 2-Alarm Church Fire

Federal officials are currently offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information related to a church fire that happened in Columbia on March 19, 2020. Columbia-Richland fire crews…

Michael DeSummaApril 14, 2020

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Department to Sound ‘Sirens for Solidarity’ Friday Evening April 3

As the spread of COVID-19 continues to grip our state, the Columbia Richland Fire Department will join other area public safety agencies in an initiative to remind the public that…

Michael DeSummaApril 3, 2020

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Emergency ‘Stay Home’ Order to Take Effect in Columbia on March 29

Columbia City Council has declared an emergency order enacting a Stay Home Stay Safe order, which will become effective on Sunday, March 29 at 12:01 a.m. Ordinance 2020-034 was discussed…

Michael DeSummaMarch 27, 2020

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Fire Department Stressing Safe Distancing & Cooking Safety While Home

With the threat of COVID-19 forcing many area families to stay at home, the fire department wants to remind residents about the CRITICAL importance of practicing fire safety in the…

Michael DeSummaMarch 20, 2020

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Emergency Disaster Declaration in Effect for Richland County

From the Richland County Public Information Office Richland County Council Chair Paul Livingston has signed an emergency declaration in accordance with County ordinance to initiate specific actions to respond to…

Michael DeSummaMarch 18, 2020

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Columbia City Curfew to Begin Wednesday March 18th Due to COVID-19

Columbia City Council has confirmed Mayor Steve Benjamin’s State of Emergency declaration of a city-wide curfew (Ordinance #2020-031) that will go into effect on Wednesday, March 18. In the interest…

Michael DeSummaMarch 18, 2020

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Mayor Declares State of Emergency Due to COVID-19

Mayor Stephen Benjamin has declared a State of Emergency, effective immediately, in an effort to reduce the spread of and exposure to the Coronavirus. The attached ordinance will be sent…

Michael DeSummaMarch 17, 2020

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City of Columbia Modifying Operations Due to COVID-19

The City of Columbia will modify services until further notice to protect citizens and minimize opportunities to spread COVID-19 in our community. On Monday, March 16, 2020, City employees reported…

Michael DeSummaMarch 16, 2020

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2020 ‘Fill the Boot’ Campaign to Benefit MDA to be Rescheduled Due to Coronavirus

In light of recent developments surrounding the coronavirus, department heads have decided to reschedule our 2020 'Fill the Boot' Campaign to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Collection dates were scheduled…

Michael DeSummaMarch 12, 2020

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Take Steps to Protect You & Your Loved Ones From the Coronavirus

In light of the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus, Columbia Richland Fire wants to make sure you have all the essential information concerning the disease. That includes ways to prevent…

Michael DeSummaMarch 5, 2020

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