Columbia Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins officially confirmed 20 new firefighters for the department as members of the 2018-02 CFD Recruit Class graduated on February 7, 2019. Each recruit was badged by Chief Jenkins at a ceremony held at Boyce Chapel at First Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina. “These recruits have demonstrated that […]
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 […]
People across the Columbia Richland fire family and beyond have been sending prayers and support to a CFD recruit firefighter who was seriously injured on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Recruit Brandon Zinn is continuing to recover at an area hospital. According to the Columbia Police Department the 25-year-old was struck by a suspected impaired motorist […]
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,” […]
Staff at CFD Station 30 definitely demonstrated the spirit of giving in December by making a huge donation to help students in need at a Richland County school. On December 21, 2018 Engine 30 arrived at Caughman Road Elementary School. Firefighters at the station unloaded a truckload of water, snacks and small holiday gifts. All […]
The staff at Columbia Richland Fire hopes that you all enjoyed the holiday season and are getting ready to welcome 2019! If you plan to venture out to enjoy New Years festivities PLEASE keep these safety tips in mind: If your celebrations this year will include alcohol… 1. Make a plan ahead of time. Don’t […]
More than 50 firefighters with Columbia Richland Fire helped preserve a piece of Columbia’s history on the evening of December 13, 2018. At around 5:30 p.m. fire broke out on an upper floor of the Babcock Building off of Calhoun Street. The building, which used to be part of the South Carolina State Hospital, has […]
Columbia Richland Fire would wind down 2018 by officially recognizing more than 40 members of the department for their career accomplishments. Department leaders hosted a recognition ceremony on December 10, 2018 to congratulate staff who were promoted or appointed to new positions. That included many employees who earned higher ranks working in fire suppression. Several […]
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 […]
Columbia Richland Fire was proud to host a fundraiser on November 27, 2018 to help in the fight to end drunk driving. CFD’s Laurel Street headquarters was the site of the first ever ‘Mocktail Mixoff,’ which showcased some of the best nonalcoholic cocktails from restaurants in the Columbia area. The event also featured food, live […]