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Drivers Urged to ‘Slow Down, Move Over’ for First Responders on the Roads

This fall first responders in the Columbia area are coming together to remind citizens to give them safe space to work on our roads and highways. Members of the Columbia-Richland…

Michael DeSummaOctober 23, 2026

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1st Shift Crews Rescue Three Children From Columbia House Fire

Swift and decisive actions taken by Columbia-Richland firefighters on Monday June 29 resulted in three children being rescued from a burning home on Floran Street. Crews arrived shortly before 9:30…

Michael DeSummaJune 30, 2026

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CRFD Adds 18 New Firefighters Following Spring Graduation Ceremony

The month of June kicked off with 18 new firefighters joining the ranks of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department. Graduation exercises for Recruit Class 2026-01 were held on the evening of…

Michael DeSummaJune 4, 2026

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Heroes Shine at CRFD’s Annual Department Awards Ceremony

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department was proud to honor the exemplary work of our members at the department’s annual awards ceremony on February 20, 2026. Thirty-eight awards were presented during the…

Michael DeSummaMarch 9, 2026

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‘Firefighters Feeding Families’ Aids More Than 600 Households for 2025 Campaign

More than 600 families in need across Richland County were supplied with food for the holiday season thanks to members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department and its partners. This is…

Michael DeSummaDecember 24, 2025

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Collection Period Kicks Off for 6th Annual ‘Firefighters Feeding Families’ Holiday Food Drive

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is getting ready for another busy season of helping area families acquire food for the holidays. The department has begun taking donations for its sixth annual…

Michael DeSummaDecember 3, 2025

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Fire Chief Named Ambassador for the 2025 Columbia Sickle Cell Walk

Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins received the honor of being named the 2025 ambassador for the annual Sickle Cell Walk. Inclement weather resulted in this year's walk having to…

Michael DeSummaOctober 27, 2025

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CRFD Kicks Off 2025 Fire Prevention Month with Annual Parade

Area schools near Two Notch Road in Columbia and their students enjoyed the sights and sounds of the annual Fire Prevention Parade on the morning of October 3, 2025. The…

Michael DeSummaOctober 7, 2025

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CRFD Honors Retirees With Special Luncheon

Men and women who have bravely served the Columbia-Richland Fire Department over the years were welcomed back on Friday May 9, 2025 for a day of food and fellowship. The…

Michael DeSummaMay 12, 2025

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CRFD Hits Hollywood Hills for Smoke Alarm Blitz

Members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department canvassed the Hollywood Hills community on Saturday March 22, 2025 to install free smoke alarms in area homes. They were joined by officials with…

Michael DeSummaMarch 31, 2025