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Graduation Held for 2023 CRFD Youth Academy

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department was proud to recognize seven kids from our area that successfully completed our Youth Academy on Friday July 21, 2023. Each child received a certificate of…

Michael DeSummaJuly 21, 2023

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CRFD Recognized by Columbia City Council for Fourth Straight ‘Fire Safe Community’ Designation

Members of CRFD were on hand at the July 18, 2023 meeting of the Columbia City Council to be recognized for the department’s year-round exemplary work in Community Risk Reduction.…

Michael DeSummaJuly 18, 2023

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Columbia Fire & Police Hockey Teams Square Off in Charity Game

On Saturday July 15, 2023 members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department and the Columbia Police Department faced off in a charity hockey game at Flight Adventure Park in Irmo. All…

Michael DeSummaJuly 17, 2023

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Handle Fireworks with Utmost Care During July 4th Holiday

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department wants to remind all of our citizens to keep safety in mind as they plan parties and cook outs to celebrate Independence Day. Area residents should…

Michael DeSummaJune 29, 2023

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CRFD Earns ‘Fire Safe South Carolina’ Community Designation for Fourth Straight Year

For the fourth consecutive year the Columbia-Richland Fire Department is being recognized as a ‘Fire Safe South Carolina Community’ for its year-round work promoting fire safety and education. CRFD was…

Michael DeSummaJune 26, 2023

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City of Columbia Holds Press Conference Regarding CRFD Allegations

On Thursday, June 22, 2023 members of the Columbia City Council, the Richland County Council, City Manager Teresa Wilson, Columbia Police Chief William Skip Holbrook, local elected officials and community…

Michael DeSummaJune 22, 2023

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Investigation Concludes into Origin & Cause of Fire at Tropical Ridge Apartments

The following statement was released on Tuesday June 6, 2023 concerning the origin and cause investigation into the 3-Alarm fire that occurred at Tropical Ridge Apartments. Immediately following the devastating…

Michael DeSummaJune 6, 2023

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Fallen Irmo Firefighter Laid to Rest

Members of the fire service from across South Carolina and beyond came together on Wednesday May 31, 2023 to honor the life of Irmo Firefighter James Michael Muller. Hundreds of…

Michael DeSummaMay 30, 2023

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13 New Firefighters Sworn Into Service at CRFD Graduation

Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins administered the oath of office to 13 new full-time firefighters with the department as commencement exercises for CRFD Recruit Class 2023-01 were held on…

Michael DeSummaMay 25, 2023

CRFD Youth Academy to Return for Second Year in July 2023

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is excited to announce its summer Youth Academy for students between the ages of 14 and 19 from July 10th through the 21st of 2023. Area…

Michael DeSummaMay 4, 2023