COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A big boost this week for Columbia Fire safety… The Columbia Fire Department received a grant that will provide smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to senior citizens in Hopkins. The grant allowed the department to purchase 300 smoke and 200 carbon monoxide alarms. It’s a life saving purchase say officials. The grant, for over 7 thousand dollars….was from the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Richland County Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that closed down parts of Broad River Road Sunday. Columbia Fire officials say the single story structure caught fire around 4:30 Courtesy Columbia Fire Dept. pm Sunday afternoon in the 3500 Block of Broad River Road. There were no injuries, say fire officials. The cause of the fire is…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Columbia Fire Department will host its 20th annual Fire Prevention Parade this week. Thursday’s parade will start at 11 on Main and Laurel Streets and end at Main and Gervais Street. Fire departments from around the state will be in the parade to show some of their resources in their effort to protect and save lives. The…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department has a unique plan to recruit future fire fighters. On Wednesday, the department donated three fire trucks to Richland School District One and Two and Lexington Richland Five. The trucks will be used in fire-fighting training programs at high schools in those districts. Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins says the trucks will give students real-world…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Richland County Coroner has released the identity of the person who died as a result of drowning in the river behind Riverbanks Zoo. Coroner Gary Watts says, Deslin Lamar Mitchell, 27, went missing on Friday at 6:00 p.m. An autopsy indicated the cause of death was due to drowning. How Mitchell ended up in the river is not clear…
ABC Columbia/Rich Wandover COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A fire station has reopened in South Carolina’s capital, days after its then-captain posted on Facebook he would run over protesters if they still blocked traffic when his shift ended. Columbia Fire Department spokesman Brick Lewis says the station reopened Wednesday night after firefighters said they felt safe going back. Fire Chief Aubrey…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins released the following statement concerning the termination of a member of the Columbia Fire Department: “The Columbia Fire Department has always had a positive reputation of providing professional standard of public service to its citizens, communities and visitors. We are honored and proud to live and participate in the communities we…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — You can help the Columbia Fire Department give Muscular Dystrophy the boot. Monday morning, the department kicked off the annual “Fill the Boot” campaign. Beginning Monday you’ll see firefighters at intersections throughout the Midlands asking for your donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The entire campaign runs through Friday. Columbia Firefighters will be at intersections…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Winter is upon us and some people are doing everything they can to stay warm during the cold temperatures. Adding an extra layer when you head out the door isn’t a bad idea, but when it comes to heating your home the Columbia Fire Department is reminding you to do so safely. Officials say alternative heat…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Officials with the Columbia Fire Department say no one was injured when an SUV crashed into Inabinet Glass on Main Street Wednesday afternoon. CFD on scene of vehicle v bldg 2209 Main St no injuries reported partial collapse of structure #sctwees pic.twitter.com/0MTkcYPQmo — Columbia Fire (@ColaFire) December 23, 2015 Though no injuries were reported there is…
