Michael DeSumma, Author at Columbia Fire Department

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Firefighters Will Assist SC Red Cross with Upcoming ‘Sound the Alarm’ Campaign

Residents in several Richland County communities will have the opportunity to receive free smoke alarms for their homes in the coming days. Staff members with Columbia Richland Fire will be…

Michael DeSummaApril 25, 2019

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Close to 40 people displaced after fire rips through Harbison apartment building

A 2-alarm fire left an apartment building off of Harbison Boulevard badly damaged on the night of April 6, 2019. Thankfully there were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. CFD…

Michael DeSummaApril 9, 2019

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2019 Firetruck Pull nets roughly $35,000 for Curing Kids Cancer

Customers at the Soda City Market on April 6 got to see quite the sight as dozens of people showed up to take turns pulling CFD firetrucks. This year…

Michael DeSummaApril 9, 2019

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More than 30 CFD firefighters recognized at April promotions ceremony

On the evening of Wednesday April 3, 2019 Columbia Richland Fire once again took time to extend congratulations to all of our members who were recently promoted. April promotional ceremony…

Michael DeSummaApril 8, 2019

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CFD getting ready for annual Fire Truck Pull to Benefit Curing Kids Cancer

Contributed by Abigail Pait, 'Curing Kids Cancer' Curing Kids Cancer and the Columbia Fire Department are teaming up with Mayor Steve Benjamin for the sixth annual Fire Truck Pull. The…

Michael DeSummaMarch 27, 2019

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CFD 2019 ‘Fill the Boot’ Campaign Could Pass $3 Million Mark in Funds for MDA

Soon Columbia Richland firefighters will once again be out at city and county intersections asking drivers to help ‘Fill the Boot’ in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Greater South…

Michael DeSummaMarch 14, 2019

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Knowing the Dangers of Gas & CO Leaks

In light of recent events, Columbia Richland Fire wants to make sure all area residents know the risks created by having natural gas or carbon monoxide leaks in a home…

Michael DeSummaFebruary 13, 2019

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20 New Columbia Richland Firefighters Graduate into Service

Columbia Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins officially confirmed 20 new firefighters for the department as members of the 2018-02 CFD Recruit Class graduated on February 7, 2019. Each recruit…

Michael DeSummaFebruary 8, 2019

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Columbia Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins marks 40 years of public service

February 2019 is now officially 'Aubrey D. Jenkins Month' in the city of Columbia. This comes after the Columbia Richland fire chief was honored by City Manager Teresa Wilson and…

Michael DeSummaFebruary 8, 2019

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CFD firefighter recruit receives outpouring of support following collision

People across the Columbia Richland fire family and beyond have been sending prayers and support to a CFD recruit firefighter who was seriously injured on Saturday, January 19, 2019. CFD…

Michael DeSummaJanuary 25, 2019

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