The Columbia-Richland Fire Department’s efforts to help in the nation’s ongoing opioid crisis was highlighted at the annual SC Governor’s Opioid and Addiction Summit. CRFD was one of several fire…
Columbia-Richland firefighters took home one of the tops honors at the annual Fire Truck Pull to raise funds in the fight against childhood cancers. CRFD’s team recorded the best pull…
Two dozen members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department earned promotions to new ranks of leadership during the early months of 2024. All of them were recognized during a Promotional Pinning…
On the early morning of April 4, 2024 the Columbia-Richland Fire Department lost our longtime photographer and loyal friend Robert Leroy Busbee. Over the course of decades Mr. Busbee, who…
On Sunday March 10, 2024 Columbia-Richland fire crews working with the Irmo Fire District were able to contain and stop a fast-moving 3-Alarm fire that ripped through an apartment building.…
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…
Over the coming weeks and months the Columbia-Richland Fire Department will be accepting and reviewing applications for open firefighting positions. Candidates with prior firefighting experience as well as ones who…
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…
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…
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…