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Condo building badly damaged by 2-alarm fire

Roughly 20 people were left displaced following two fires that broke out in the same building at Lexington Green Condominiums. One of the fires reached a 2-alarm status and destroyed…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 2, 2019

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CFD among City of Columbia departments to launch partnership with FirstNet

Contributed by Taylor Wright, City of Columbia Mayor's Office The City of Columbia has joined forces with the world’s largest telecommunications company, AT&T, to deploy the public safety communications platform…

Michael DeSummaAugust 21, 2019

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Firefighters canvas Columbia, Richland County for 2019 National Night Out

On the night of August 6, 2019, Columbia Richland firefighters once again took part in celebrating ties between first responders and the communities that they serve. Department crews attended several…

Michael DeSummaAugust 6, 2019

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Three homes destroyed and two others damaged by 2-Alarm fire in Summit Community

Sixteen people were left displaced by a massive 2-alarm fire that ripped through several homes on Founders Lake Court on July 30, 2019. About 50 responders with Columbia Richland Fire…

Michael DeSummaAugust 1, 2019

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CFD welcomes 12 new firefighters into department’s ranks

Columbia Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins officially confirmed 12 new firefighters for the department as members of the 2019-01 CFD Recruit Class graduated on July 25, 2019. Members of…

Michael DeSummaJuly 25, 2019

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Residents encouraged to test smoke alarms following product recall

Columbia Richland Fire is asking all residents who currently are using Universal Security Instruments brand smoke alarms to test the devices as soon as possible. This comes after the Consumer…

Michael DeSummaJuly 11, 2019

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Citizens encouraged to keep safety in mind while celebrating July 4th Holiday

With America’s day of independence set to be celebrated this week Columbia Richland Fire is once again asking area residents to exercise caution while using fireworks. “The Fourth of…

Michael DeSummaJuly 3, 2019

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CFD steps up for Fire Rescue SC 2019

Columbia Richland Fire would play a supporting role for the annual Fire Rescue SC Conference. For the second straight year the conference was held in the capital city, going from…

Michael DeSummaJuly 2, 2019

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CFD firefighters net more than $130,000 to help in the fight against Muscular Dystrophy

Columbia Richland firefighters marked the success of the department’s 2019 ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign as they presented a ceremonial check to the Muscular Dystrophy Association on June 12, 2019. From…

Michael DeSummaJune 12, 2019

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2-Alarm fire rips through Northeast apartment building

Nearly a dozen Columbia Richland fire crews responded to northeast Richland County on May 31, 2019 after an apartment building fire reached 2-alarm status. Nobody was injured when the fire…

Michael DeSummaJune 12, 2019

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