In what was a first for Columbia Richland Fire, the department recognized the work of its many volunteer members by holding a graduation ceremony on May 6, 2019. More than 20 volunteer recruits were officially sworn into service with the department while their friends and family looked on. The ceremony drew close to 200 people […]
Four firefighters with the Columbia Fire Department and one citizen were recognized for the life-saving help they provided an area track and field coach nearly one year ago. “It’s truly a blessing,” 34-year-old Lawrence Terry said after attending the event to support the responders and neighbor who rescued him. On the evening of May 2, […]
February 2019 is now officially ‘Aubrey D. Jenkins Month’ in the city of Columbia. This comes after the Columbia Richland fire chief was honored by City Manager Teresa Wilson and members of the city council on the evening of February 5, 2019. That day marked exactly 40 years since Chief Jenkins joined the CFD. He […]
CFD was once again proud to take part in the annual Carolina Carillon Parade, which took place on Saturday December 1, 2018. Third shift crews on Ladder 8, Engine 20 and Rescue 3 took part in the festivities. Columbia Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins led all three trucks down the parade route on Sumter […]