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CRFD Recruit Class 2024-02 Ready for Duty After Graduation

Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins administered the oath of office to 17 new full-time firefighters with the department as commencement exercises for CRFD Recruit Class 2024-02 were held on…

Michael DeSummaDecember 5, 2024

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Donation Period Underway for 5th Annual ‘Firefighters Feeding Families’ Holiday Food Drive

The holiday season is officially here and that means the Columbia-Richland Fire Department is kicking off its annual food drive to help area families in need. Over the course of…

Michael DeSummaDecember 4, 2024

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Key Fire Safety Reminders to Keep in Mind While Preparing Your Thanksgiving Feast

Next week citizens around the Midlands will be spending hours in the kitchen in order to get their Thanksgiving dinners on the table. That being said an important part of…

Michael DeSummaNovember 22, 2024

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Annual Fall Festival Returns to Station 20

A fall community tradition at CRFD Station 20 made a triumphant return this year! Volunteer and career firefighters at the station hosted their annual Fall Festival on Saturday evening October…

Michael DeSummaNovember 20, 2024

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Keep Fire Safety in Mind While Planning Your Halloween Costumes & Festivities

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department wants to remind citizens to be fire safety aware as they celebrate Halloween 2024. The best way to keep your home and loved ones protected from…

Michael DeSummaOctober 30, 2024

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28 CRFD Members Recognized at Fall Promotional Ceremony

Before their families, friends and fellow firefighters, 28 members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were recognized for promotions they earned with CRFD over the last four months. Fire Chief Aubrey…

Michael DeSummaOctober 17, 2024

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Firefighters Handle More Than 350 Service Calls During Helene

Columbia-Richland firefighters met the challenge that was Hurricane Helene head on when the massive storm rolled through Richland County. During the roughly 36 hours that Helene impacted our area on…

Michael DeSummaOctober 17, 2024

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Fire Prevention Parade Returns to Downtown Columbia for 25th Year

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department ushered in activities for National Fire Prevention Week 2024 with the annual Fire Prevention Parade and Community Block Party! To mark its 25th year in the…

Michael DeSummaOctober 7, 2024

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Roads & Boat Ramps Closing in Columbia & Richland County Ahead of Post-Storm River Crest

The City of Columbia and Richland County are making preparations ahead of historic river crests expected on the Congaree River in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. According to the…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 29, 2024

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CRFD Selected to Help Test New Nationwide Program For Emergency Response Data

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is one of 50 agencies in the U.S. that has been chosen to test the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). NERIS is slated to…

Michael DeSummaSeptember 19, 2024