Michael DeSumma, Author at Columbia Fire Department

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2-alarm fire leaves historic Babcock Building damaged

More than 50 firefighters with Columbia Richland Fire helped preserve a piece of Columbia's history on the evening of December 13, 2018. Fire coming from upper floors of Columbia's historic…

Michael DeSummaDecember 14, 2018

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CFD celebrates staff promotions and appointments at December ceremony

Columbia Richland Fire would wind down 2018 by officially recognizing more than 40 members of the department for their career accomplishments. Department leaders hosted a recognition ceremony on December 10,…

Michael DeSummaDecember 12, 2018

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Holiday Season Kicks Off with Carolina Carillon Parade

CFD was once again proud to take part in the annual Carolina Carillon Parade, which took place on Saturday December 1, 2018. Third shift crews on Ladder 8, Engine 20…

Michael DeSummaDecember 3, 2018

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‘Mocktail Mixoff’ held at CFD headquarters to benefit MADD

Columbia Richland Fire was proud to host a fundraiser on November 27, 2018 to help in the fight to end drunk driving. CFD's Laurel Street headquarters was the site of…

Michael DeSummaNovember 27, 2018

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IMPORTANT REMINDER: be safe while cooking holiday meals

With the Thanksgiving Day holiday quickly approaching Columbia Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins and staff want to remind area families to practice caution while cooking their big dinners to…

Michael DeSummaNovember 19, 2018

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CFD trucks roll down Sumter Street in annual Veterans Day Parade

Columbia Richland Fire would like to thank everyone who came out to support the 2018 Veterans Day Parade in downtown Columbia. CFD trucks were just one part of the parade,…

Michael DeSummaNovember 12, 2018

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Columbia Richland volunteer crews take part in training drill

On Saturday, November 10, 2018 volunteer crews with Columbia Richland Fire got to exercise their skills in a mock firefighting drill. The exercise, which was conducted at the CFD training…

Michael DeSummaNovember 12, 2018

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Firefighters recognized by Columbia City Council for heroic off-duty save

11 firefighters with the City of Columbia were commended by city leaders and staff on the evening of November 6, 2018 for the steps they took last month to save…

Michael DeSummaNovember 7, 2018

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CFD Firefighters place third at 2018 Public Safety Softball Tournament

Columbia-Richland Fire was proud to take part in the 2018 Public Safety Softball Tournament on November 4, 2018. The annual fundraiser brought an afternoon of softball fun to Spirit Communications…

Michael DeSummaNovember 5, 2018

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Public Safety Softball Tournament this Sunday, Nov 4th!

If you happen to like watching live sports we hope you can join us at Spirit Communications Park this Sunday, November 4, 2018! Columbia-Richland Fire is partnering with Columbia Police,…

Michael DeSummaNovember 1, 2018

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