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Fire Prevention Parade Returns to Downtown Columbia for 25th Year

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department ushered in activities for National Fire Prevention Week 2024 with the annual Fire Prevention Parade and Community Block Party! To mark its 25th year in the…

Michael DeSummaOctober 7, 2024

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Roads & Boat Ramps Closing in Columbia & Richland County Ahead of Post-Storm River Crest

The City of Columbia and Richland County are making preparations ahead of historic river crests expected on the Congaree River in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. According to the…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 29, 2024

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CRFD Selected to Help Test New Nationwide Program For Emergency Response Data

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is one of 50 agencies in the U.S. that has been chosen to test the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). NERIS is slated to…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 19, 2024

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Two CRFD Firefighters Injured After Collapse at Massive Building Fire

Two Columbia-Richland firefighters were injured late Saturday night August 17, 2024 while fighting a massive 2-Alarm fire that broke out in a commercial property on W. Beltline Boulevard. CRFD 1st…

Michael DeSummaAugust 21, 2024

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12 Teens Complete CRFD Youth Empowerment Academy in Program’s Third Year

The month of August kicked off at the Columbia-Richland Fire Department with our annual graduation for teens that took part in this summer’s Youth Empowerment Academy. Each teen received their…

Michael DeSummaAugust 15, 2024

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Columbia-Richland Fire Department Named ‘Fire Safe SC Community’ for Fifth Straight Year

This year now marks the fifth consecutive one that the Columbia-Richland Fire Department has been recognized for its work preventing fires in our communities. The department was once again named…

Michael DeSummaJuly 17, 2024

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2-Alarm Fire Rips Through Homes in Northeast Richland County

In the early morning hours of June 25, 2024 Columbia-Richland firefighters responded to a massive fire in the Summit neighborhood off of Clemson Road. Crews were first dispatched to the…

Michael DeSummaJuly 15, 2024

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FD REMINDER: Handle Fireworks with Caution and Care During July 4th Holiday

As citizens in the City of Columbia and Richland County prepare to celebrate America’s birthday this week, CRFD wants to reiterate some important safety points to keep in mind when…

Michael DeSummaJuly 3, 2024

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Fire Department ‘Open House’ Benefits Teens Living with Sickle Cell

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department kicked off the summer season with a day of ‘firehouse fun’ on Friday June 21. Station 1 on Laurel Street became the site of a free…

Michael DeSummaJune 27, 2024

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22 New CRFD Firefighters Ready For Duty Following Graduation

Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins administered the oath of office to 22 new full-time firefighters with the department as commencement exercises for CRFD Recruit Class 2024-01 were held on…

Michael DeSummaMay 23, 2024

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