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24 Members of CRFD Earn Promotions as New Year Begins

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department closed out 2023 and began the new year by promoting 24 of our members to new ranks of leadership. This recent wave of promotions included 14…

Michael DeSummaJanuary 10, 2024

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‘Firefighters Feeding Families’ Hits New Record for Families Aided in 2023

Support from community members and area businesses brought the annual ‘Firefighters Feeding Families’ food drive to a new level of success this year. During the 2023 campaign the Columbia-Richland Fire…

Michael DeSummaDecember 29, 2023

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15 New Firefighters Ready For Duty Following Graduation

Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins administered the oath of office to 15 new career firefighters with the department as commencement exercises for CRFD Recruit Class 2023-02 were held on…

Michael DeSummaDecember 7, 2023

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REMINDER: Pay Careful Attention While Cooking Your Thanksgiving Meal

The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us and that once again means it’s time to buy food and prepare for a big family meal. That being said the Columbia-Richland Fire Department…

Michael DeSummaNovember 21, 2023

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HAZMAT Crews Hit Elmwood Park Following String of Gas Line Breaks

Several gas line breaks that were caused by an internet service provider working in the Columbia area prompted CRFD to take action. Department crews were in Elmwood Park on Friday…

Michael DeSummaNovember 17, 2023

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CRFD Launches ‘Community Connect’ Creating Online Resource for Emergency Info. Sharing

Residents in the City of Columbia and Richland County can now take advantage of a new tool to help them stay prepared ahead of fires and other unforeseen emergencies. Through…

Michael DeSummaNovember 16, 2023

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CRFD Engages With Citizens on Ways to Prevent Home Fires at Community Meeting

Are you aware of the fire hazards that exist in your home? That's the question members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were looking to tackle with the public on Tuesday,…

Michael DeSummaNovember 2, 2023

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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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