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Remember to Be Fire-Safe While Enjoying Tricks and Treats This Halloween

Each fall thrills and scares are staples of Halloween, but firefighters want to remind citizens that the holiday can quickly turn scary for real if a fire breaks out. “In…

Michael DeSummaOctober 24, 2023

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2023 Fire Prevention Parade Rolls Into Woodlands Park

Residents of Columbia's Meadowfield neighborhood were treated to a day of fire-safety related fun as the community played host to the 2023 Fire Prevention Parade. The parade began bright and…

Michael DeSummaOctober 5, 2023

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CRFD Firefighters Recognized at Ceremony for Restored Babcock Building

Members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department got the opportunity to etch their names in history at a ceremony to celebrate the rehabilitation of one of Columbia's most iconic buildings. Firefighters…

Michael DeSummaAugust 30, 2023

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CRFD Crews Hit the Streets for National Night Out 2023

Community gatherings held to mark the 40th year for National Night Out were well attended by members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department. CRFD firefighters and officers took part in neighborhood…

Michael DeSummaAugust 28, 2023

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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