In the fall months of 2021 the Columbia-Richland Fire Department would recognize 14 of its members for reaching new milestones in their fire service careers. CRFD Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins promoted two members to the rank of battalion chief. Two new fire captains and 10 new senior firefighters were also officially badged by Chief […]
With the winter season drawing closer and nightly temperatures dropping staff at the Columbia-Richland Fire Department want to remind citizens to use the utmost caution before firing up home heating sources. This includes space heaters and fire places. “Properly heating your home or office is essential during colder weather but it shouldn’t come at the […]
On Tuesday October 26, 2021 four firefighters with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were recognized for the quick and decisive action they took to safely bring a baby into the world in early October. Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins presented the crew of Engine 11-1st Shift with the department’s Stork Award during a brief ceremony at […]
During the month of October 2021 the Columbia-Richland Fire Department was honored to recognize 12 of our members and three members of Richland County EMS with the CRFD Phoenix Award. Phoenix Award Presentations at CRFD Headquarters The Phoenix Award is presented to individuals who made critical judgments and […]
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is continuing to seek qualified applicants for firefighting positions. Those who apply can now take advantage of two tracks to begin service as a firefighter. Through CRFD’s new Bridge Program, candidates who hold a Firefighter II certification will be able to attend an abridged training academy. This could allow them to […]
The following statement was released by the Columbia-Richland Fire Department and Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins on Tuesday October 12, 2021 concerning the current state of staffing levels at the fire department. Greetings, Recently, there have been several social media posts and articles in the media that we feel do not accurately depict the […]
At an emergency meeting of the Columbia City Council on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 city leaders officially voted to re-implement a protective mask ordinance for all public spaces within Columbia city limits. This ordinance will now require the immediate use of face coverings in bars, restuarants, gorcery stores, pharmacies and other businesses in the City […]
On the night of Saturday August 28, 2021 CRFD firefighters responded to a massive apartment building fire at Grove at St. Andrews Apartments off of Zimalcrest Drive. By the time the first crews arrived on scene flames could be seen coming through a section of the building’s roof. There were also reports that tenants were […]
As the 2021 school year began, members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department were busy lending their support to help area families in need obtain school supplies. Over the course of several weeks in August CRFD members contributed hundreds of dollars worth of school supplies to two ‘back to school’ drives! One was organized by area […]
Over the course of the summer CRFD was honored by both the Columbia City Council as well as the Richland County Council in recognition of the department being named a ‘Fire Safe South Carolina’ community for the second year in a row. Both councils presented the department with honorary proclamations when they convened for meetings […]