Michael DeSumma, Author at Columbia Fire Department

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Handle Fireworks with Utmost Care During July 4th Holiday

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department wants to remind all of our citizens to keep safety in mind as they plan parties and cook outs to celebrate Independence Day. Area residents should…

Michael DeSummaJune 29, 2023

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CRFD Earns ‘Fire Safe South Carolina’ Community Designation for Fourth Straight Year

For the fourth consecutive year the Columbia-Richland Fire Department is being recognized as a ‘Fire Safe South Carolina Community’ for its year-round work promoting fire safety and education. CRFD was…

Michael DeSummaJune 26, 2023

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City of Columbia Holds Press Conference Regarding CRFD Allegations

On Thursday, June 22, 2023 members of the Columbia City Council, the Richland County Council, City Manager Teresa Wilson, Columbia Police Chief William Skip Holbrook, local elected officials and community…

Michael DeSummaJune 22, 2023

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Investigation Concludes into Origin & Cause of Fire at Tropical Ridge Apartments

The following statement was released on Tuesday June 6, 2023 concerning the origin and cause investigation into the 3-Alarm fire that occurred at Tropical Ridge Apartments. Immediately following the devastating…

Michael DeSummaJune 6, 2023

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Fallen Irmo Firefighter Laid to Rest

Members of the fire service from across South Carolina and beyond came together on Wednesday May 31, 2023 to honor the life of Irmo Firefighter James Michael Muller. Hundreds of…

Michael DeSummaMay 30, 2023

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Irmo Firefighter Killed & Several Others Injured in Columbia Apartment Building Fire

A massive multi-alarm fire at an apartment complex in Columbia on Friday May 26, 2023 would result in one of the darkest days in recent years for the South Carolina…

Michael DeSummaMay 30, 2023