Michael DeSumma

On Wednesday February 15th a joint training exercise occurred; a first of its kind involving firefighters from the Columbia Fire Department, EMTs & Paramedics from Richland County EMS, and residents from…

Grant will provide smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to senior citizens in Hopkins The Columbia Fire Department is proud to announce the award of a grant from the Firehouse Subs…

This morning, all stations were toned out and all members of the Columbia Fire Department paused to remember the anniversary of the Line of Duty Death our brother and fellow…

Thirty-nine years ago today, Aubrey D. Jenkins was hired as Firefighter for the Columbia Fire Department starting out on the tailboard on an Engine to a Battalion Chief.  In 2005…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO #THECFD CELEBRATING 115 YEARS of SERVICE! The Department was established on this day, February 1, 1903 with its first Fire Chief, W. J. May and W. H. Sloan its…

CONGRATULATIONS to Captain Thomas Niles, Jr. for being selected as the 2018 Men On The Move Calendar Project's Man of the Year. This calendar highlights the background of men who…

Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins wants you to have a safe New Year by leaving the fireworks to the professionals such as during the Famously Hot New Year celebration. …

Columbia Fire Department Offers Fire Prevention Tips for a Safe and Festive Holiday Season. For most of us, the holiday season represents a time for family festivities and good cheer.…

Home Heating Fires are the Leading Cause of Home Fires and Fatalities. As we are expected to continue with cooler temperatures over the weekend, Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins…

Don’t Let a Cooking Fire Ruin Your Thanksgiving Holiday Thanksgiving is a time of year for families and friends to get together, but as cooking is a major activity of…