Recently the Columbia-Richland Fire Department became one of only 250 fire-service agencies in the U.S. that will take part in a new nationwide pilot program to map areas of risk in our communities. In the coming weeks a new software will be coming online at the department that will help keep track of and chart […]
CRFD personnel once again stood out during the annual leadership conference of the South Carolina State Association of Fire Chiefs. Yet the major highlight for the weekend was CRFD Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins being sworn in as the new president of the organization. Fire chiefs from across the Palmetto State gathered in Myrtle Beach […]
In light of recent developments surrounding the coronavirus, department heads have decided to reschedule our 2020 ‘Fill the Boot’ Campaign to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Collection dates were scheduled to be March 18th through March 20th but now they will be postponed for a later date. All department activities for ‘Fill the Boot’ that […]
Over the course of three days, heads of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were highlighted during the 75th Annual Leadership Conference of the South Carolina State Association of Fire Chiefs. The 2019 conference brought leaders in the fire service from all corners of the Palmetto State to Myrtle Beach. Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins earned […]
In a tremendous showing of support the South Carolina State Firefighters Association Foundation presented a gift to help one of our department leaders. On September 5, 2018 leaders of the foundation handed Fire Marshal George Adams with a check for $1,500. This comes just months after he underwent major surgery to receive a new kidney. His wife […]