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Prisma Health physicians get up close look at firefighting during training visit

For the second straight year Columbia Richland Fire hosted area physicians for a morning of education and outreach at the CFD training complex. The focus of this year's exercise on…

Michael DeSummaMay 23, 2019

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CFD rescues one from 2-Alarm fire at hotel

An early afternoon 2-alarm fire on May 21, 2019 had Columbia Richland Fire crews racing to a hotel near Two Notch Road and I-20. The 3-floor La Qunita Inn had…

Michael DeSummaMay 23, 2019

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Blood donors needed for 2019 Boots & Badges Drive

Contributed by Maya Franklin, American Red Cross The Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Department are challenging each other — and the community — to give…

Michael DeSummaMay 17, 2019

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2 Alarm Arson Fire Damages Homes on Greene Street

A fire that authorities believe was intentionally set left two homes on Greene Street in Columbia badly damaged on May 14, 2019. CFD crews responded to the homes on the…

Michael DeSummaMay 17, 2019

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CFD christens New Engine 9 with Community Push In

The latest firetruck to join the CFD fleet was officially ushered into service on Thursday May 9, 2019. City, county and community leaders on hand to help push in the…

Michael DeSummaMay 17, 2019

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Volunteer firefighters celebrated at May graduation

In what was a first for Columbia Richland Fire, the department recognized the work of its many volunteer members by holding a graduation ceremony on May 6, 2019. More than…

Michael DeSummaMay 6, 2019

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‘Sound the Alarm’ Campaign Equips Hundreds of Homes with Free Smoke Alarms

Over the course of two Saturdays in late April and early May Columbia Richland firefighters helped equip hundreds of area homes with free smoke alarms. Volunteer crews visiting homes in…

Michael DeSummaMay 6, 2019

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CFD Firefighters & private citizen honored for saving Richland County man

Four firefighters with the Columbia Fire Department and one citizen were recognized for the life-saving help they provided an area track and field coach nearly one year ago. “It’s truly…

Michael DeSummaMay 3, 2019

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Firefighters Will Assist SC Red Cross with Upcoming ‘Sound the Alarm’ Campaign

Residents in several Richland County communities will have the opportunity to receive free smoke alarms for their homes in the coming days. Staff members with Columbia Richland Fire will be…

Michael DeSummaApril 25, 2019

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Close to 40 people displaced after fire rips through Harbison apartment building

A 2-alarm fire left an apartment building off of Harbison Boulevard badly damaged on the night of April 6, 2019. Thankfully there were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. CFD…

Michael DeSummaApril 9, 2019

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