Irmo Fire

What is it like to fight a forest fire first hand? Asst. Chief Valentino knows

Tyler Ryan speaks with Irmo Fire Asst. Chief Valentino about the LA fires, and the potential of the same happening here

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Over the last several days, we have watched the devastation that fire has done to Los Angeles County, with a net result, as of this writing,  135 wildfires, over 40,000 acres burned, more than 12,000 structures destroyed, and 24 lives taken. Irmo Fire District Assistant Fire Chief Sloane Valentino, is a Veteran Firefighter, and spent much…

Help train firefighters and honor the memory of a fallen Hero with a hat

Tyler Ryan learns about Hometown 803's J Muller custom hat

IRMO SC (WOLO) – On May 26, 2023, Irmo Firefighter James Muller was killed while fighting a fire in Columbia.  “J,” although not known to many outside the firehouse to many, quickly became known, through videos of his his passionate presentations and of course, his larger than life mustache. Over the year plus since his passing, he has continued to…