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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

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

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

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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

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CRFD’s Annual Swiftwater Rescue Training Held on Saluda River

Crews with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department once again took to the Saluda River in mid-April to practice rescue techniques in swiftwater conditions. This annual recertification training assists crews in getting…

Michael DeSummaMay 1, 2023

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2023 Firetruck Pull Raises More Than $26,000 for Curing Kids Cancer

The 10th annual Firetruck Pull supported by the Columbia-Richland Fire Department once again made great strides in the fight to end childhood cancers. More than $26,000 was raised at the…

Michael DeSummaApril 13, 2023

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New Year Brings New Fire Service Agreement Between Columbia-Richland FD, Lexington County FS

Residents in Chapin, White Rock, Seven Oaks and other areas that boarder I-26 in parts of Richland and Lexington County will be able to count on even greater efficiency in…

Michael DeSummaApril 6, 2023

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CRFD Begins 2023 With Promotions for 45 Staff Members

More than 40 members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were promoted to new ranks of leadership with the department at the end of 2022 and through the first quarter of…

Michael DeSummaMarch 30, 2023

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Firetruck Pull Returning to Columbia for 10th Straight Year

Teams from across the Midlands will once again be gathering in downtown Columbia to pull for cures in the fight against childhood cancers. The 10th annual Firetruck Pull will be…

Michael DeSummaMarch 24, 2023

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First Responders & Civilians Honored For CPR Care That Saved Restaurant Worker

Staff members at Columbia’s ‘Blue Marlin’ restaurant as well as seven area first responders were recognized for the swift and efficient actions they took to save a man from sudden…

Michael DeSummaFebruary 23, 2023