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Be Ready for Hurricane Michael

With Hurricane Michael expected to impact South Carolina late Wednesday and into Thursday Columbia-Richland Fire is asking all area residents to be prepared for rough weather. Currently the storm is…

Michael DeSummaOctober 10, 2018

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2018 National Fire Prevention Week is Here!

Sunday October 7, 2018 officially ushered in National Fire Prevention Week across the U.S.A. As we get the week started Columbia-Richland Fire wants to tell you a little bit about…

Michael DeSummaOctober 8, 2018

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Son of Columbia firefighter scheduled for major surgery to correct blood disorder

The toughest days now lie ahead for one couple in the CFD fire family as their 3-year-old son will likely receive a bone marrow transplant within the next week. “I’m…

Michael DeSummaOctober 5, 2018

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28 firefighter recruits at CFD set to begin training on Monday

More than two dozen recruits to join Columbia-Richland Fire kicked off the long trek to earn their badges with orientation night on Thursday October 4, 2018. Fire Chief Aubrey D.…

Michael DeSummaOctober 5, 2018

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CFD Engine crew honored for saving child from drowning

Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins recognized five members of CFD's Second Shift for actions they took to save the life of a 2-year-old boy over the summer. (from left to…

Michael DeSummaOctober 1, 2018

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Special Ops crews provide rescue support to Grand Strand in wake of flooding

Columbia-Richland Fire was thrilled to welcome back 15 of our members who lent crucial support to Georgetown and Horry counties in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Florence. Special operations crews…

Michael DeSummaOctober 1, 2018

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CFD crews ready in Grand Strand ahead of likely post-Florence flooding

With some coastal communities in South Carolina likely to face days of steady flooding in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Florence, crews with Columbia-Richland Fire have arrived in the Grand…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 25, 2018

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Community stepping up to help sick child of Columbia firefighter

In recent weeks an outpouring of support has been flowing in for one of our fire families as it is caught in a living nightmare. Months ago Firefighter Mark Nuovo…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 20, 2018

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CFD Training making use of Bull Street property

Lifeless buildings that dot the Bull Street campus in Columbia have provided incredibly valuable practice for area first responders this month. Flat roof ventilation is just one skill area fire…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 20, 2018

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CFD sends teams to help in aftermath of Florence

As parts of the Carolinas continue to recover from the impacts of Tropical Storm Florence, Columbia-Richland Fire is taking steps to lend a hand. Specifically that support is coming in…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 19, 2018

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