Columbia-Richland Fire held graduation ceremony for Youth Empowerment Academy participants

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Inspiring the next generation of fire fighters this morning (Friday, June 20), the Columbia-Richland Fire Department held a graduation ceremony for participants in its annual Youth Empowerment Academy.

Over the past couple of weeks the teens selected by the Columbia Urban League have learned the many ways firefighters serve the Midlands community.

If you are interested in having your child participating in the academy next year, contact the Columbia Urban League.