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CRFD Crews Take On Two 2-Alarm Fires in One Night

In what was a very busy night 3rd Shift firefighters with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to two 2-Alarm structure fires in the course of just hours on Saturday February…

Michael DeSummaFebruary 12, 2025

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‘Firefighters Feeding Families’ Helps More Than 500 Households For Second Straight Year

The generous support of government leaders, area businesses and the community at large helped make this year’s ‘Firefighters Feeding Families Holiday Food Drive’ a tremendous success. For the second straight…

Michael DeSummaDecember 24, 2024

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CRFD Reminding Citizens to Keep Christmas Trees Watered Through Holiday

As the Christmas holiday draws closer, the Columbia-Richland Fire Department is cautioning residents to avoid the dangers of having dry decorated trees in their homes. If your home or apartment…

Michael DeSummaDecember 23, 2024

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CRFD Recruit Class 2024-02 Ready for Duty After Graduation

Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins administered the oath of office to 17 new full-time firefighters with the department as commencement exercises for CRFD Recruit Class 2024-02 were held on…

Michael DeSummaDecember 5, 2024

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Donation Period Underway for 5th Annual ‘Firefighters Feeding Families’ Holiday Food Drive

The holiday season is officially here and that means the Columbia-Richland Fire Department is kicking off its annual food drive to help area families in need. Over the course of…

Michael DeSummaDecember 4, 2024

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Key Fire Safety Reminders to Keep in Mind While Preparing Your Thanksgiving Feast

Next week citizens around the Midlands will be spending hours in the kitchen in order to get their Thanksgiving dinners on the table. That being said an important part of…

Michael DeSummaNovember 22, 2024

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Annual Fall Festival Returns to Station 20

A fall community tradition at CRFD Station 20 made a triumphant return this year! Volunteer and career firefighters at the station hosted their annual Fall Festival on Saturday evening October…

Michael DeSummaNovember 20, 2024

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Keep Fire Safety in Mind While Planning Your Halloween Costumes & Festivities

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department wants to remind citizens to be fire safety aware as they celebrate Halloween 2024. The best way to keep your home and loved ones protected from…

Michael DeSummaOctober 30, 2024

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28 CRFD Members Recognized at Fall Promotional Ceremony

Before their families, friends and fellow firefighters, 28 members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were recognized for promotions they earned with CRFD over the last four months. Fire Chief Aubrey…

Michael DeSummaOctober 17, 2024

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Firefighters Handle More Than 350 Service Calls During Helene

Columbia-Richland firefighters met the challenge that was Hurricane Helene head on when the massive storm rolled through Richland County. During the roughly 36 hours that Helene impacted our area on…

Michael DeSummaOctober 17, 2024

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