A dazzling fireworks display is scheduled to ring in 2022 during the ‘Famously Hot New Years’ celebration in downtown Columbia Friday evening, December 31. With the annual show expected to draw large crowds into the capital, the Columbia-Richland Fire Department wants to alert guests to avoid certain streets south of the State House. Specifically, South […]
Staff at the Columbia-Richland Fire Department are once again sending a seasonal reminder out to citizens to be mindful if they have live Christmas trees on display in their homes. As long as the tree is in your home WATER IT REGULARLY! Studies and videos produced by the National Fire Protection Association clearly document the […]
With larger holiday get togethers seeing a return this year, staff at the Columbia-Richland Fire Department want to urge citizens to pay CAREFUL attention while preparing their Thanksgiving Day meals for family and friends. “Preparing a large dinner always comes with added stress,” said Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins, “The important thing to remember […]
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 […]
With National Fire Prevention Week 2021 just days away, NOW is the time for area residents to learn the varying sounds that can come from smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. The theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week Campaign is ‘Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety,’ as recognizing the sounds coming from an alarm […]
The 2021 July 4th Weekend is likely to bring a spike in family parties and community gatherings as more and more restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be lifted. Keeping that in mind the Columbia-Richland Fire Department is once again encouraging area residents to use extreme caution and attentiveness if they plan to set […]
Staff at the Columbia-Richland Fire Department are once again sending a seasonal reminder out to citizens to be mindful if they have live Christmas trees on display in their homes. As long as the tree is in your home WATER IT REGULARLY! Studies and videos produced by the National Fire Protection Association clearly document the […]
This Thanksgiving will likely look quite different for many families across our area in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Yet one thing that will not change is the increased risk of cooking fires that comes each year during the holiday. The risk of having a major fire will be even higher for many citizens in […]
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 […]
The threat of COVID-19 this Halloween will mean more safeguards for area residents to keep in mind while celebrating tricks and treats. In addition to practicing fire safety the Columbia-Richland Fire Department also wants area residents to take steps during their Halloween celebrations to stay protected from the virus. “Make no mistake about it many […]