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 […]
The arrival of colder temperatures to the Midlands will have many people reaching for their space heaters and thermostats looking to get some warmth. That being said, the Columbia-Richland Fire Department wants to remind everyone to exercise CAREFUL attention both before you crank the heat on and while any heating equipment is running in your […]
With colder mornings forecasted heading into this weekend, leaders of Columbia Richland Fire are asking residents to inspect and make any necessary repairs on their home heating devices before turning them on for the long winter season. Citizens are also strongly encouraged to monitor space heaters and fireplace fires if they intend to start either […]
The possibility of chillier weather over the coming weeks and months will no doubt leave more people turning to their home heating systems to keep warm. Unfortunately, that move can lead to a higher chance of a major fire if those systems are not properly maintained. “This is a grim reality of the winter season,” […]