With summer weather quickly approaching, Columbia-Richland firefighters once again suited up to train and drill in rescue techniques on our area waterways. The department held annual training and re certification sessions for swiftwater rescue beginning on Wednesday April 14, 2021. All sessions took place on the stretch of the Saluda River off of Candi Lane […]
On Saturday December 12, 2020 a fire at a home on Fox Grove Circle quickly spread to two other neighboring homes. A 2nd Alarm was called for the fire while CRFD crews were en route to the scene after 2:00 p.m. Firefighters used a ladder truck to get water on the main home from above […]
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 […]
An early afternoon 2-alarm fire on May 21, 2019 had Columbia Richland Fire crews racing to a hotel near Two Notch Road and I-20. The 3-floor La Qunita Inn had heavy fire on the rear side of the building by the time firefighters got on scene. Early arriving crews quickly got water on the flames. […]
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 […]