Michael DeSumma, Author at Columbia Fire Department

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Resources Available to Get Ready for Hurricane Florence

Columbia-Richland Fire is continuing to urge area residents to take steps to prepare ahead of Hurricane Florence -- a weather event that now could extend into much of the weekend.…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 12, 2018

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Area residents encouraged to prepare for Hurricane Florence

With the approach of Hurricane Florence to the U.S. this week, Columbia-Richland Fire want to remind all area residents to take steps to be prepared. On Tuesday September 11, 2018…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 10, 2018

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State Firefighters Association presents recovering CFD Fire Marshal with benefit check

In a tremendous showing of support the South Carolina State Firefighters Association Foundation presented a gift to help one of our department leaders. On September 5, 2018 leaders of the foundation handed…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 5, 2018

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CFD gets huge donation of respirator masks from Schneider Electric

Columbia-Richland firefighters will be able to keep breathing safely thanks to a major donation this summer from Schneider Electric USA Inc. The company donated 29 boxes of N95 respirator masks.…

Michael DeSummaAugust 13, 2018

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Firefighters raise skills in high-level rope rescue

About 24 members of Columbia-Richland Fire looked to take their skills to 'higher levels' by taking an advanced course in Rope Rescue. The class, which was hosted at the South…

Michael DeSummaAugust 10, 2018

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Fire crews out and about for 2018 National Night Out

Now in its 35th year, National Night Out once again proved to be an ideal way for Columbia-Richland Fire to connect with the many communities it serves. Fire crews took…

Michael DeSummaAugust 7, 2018

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CFD crews help contain woods fire near Harbison State Forest

Columbia-Richland fire crews were on hand to aid the South Carolina Forestry Commission in extinguishing a small wildfire near Harbison State Forest in mid-July. At last report on Tuesday July 17 the fire was…

Michael DeSummaJuly 12, 2018

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Elgin residents honored for saving 4-year-old boy

Two Midlands residents were recognized Friday for the swift action they took to save a child’s life. Alex Jackson and Danielle Brown, both of Elgin, received Certificates of Recognition from the…

Michael DeSummaJune 29, 2018

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Graduation brings 15 new firefighters into CFD

Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins announced the graduation of 15 members of Columbia-Richland Fire’s Recruit Class 18-01 during a graduation ceremony held Thursday evening June 28, 2018 at the…

Michael DeSummaJune 29, 2018

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The Curing Kids Cancer Fire Truck Pull Turns Five

For Immediate Release: Abigail Pait abigail@curingkidscancer.org 404-465-2916 Gather a team to pull a fire truck in honor of a child battling cancer. Columbia, S.C. – March 1, 2018 - Curing…

Michael DeSummaMarch 7, 2018

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