Columbia-Richland Fire Department

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[Columbia-Richland Fire Department @ColaFire]

This operation provided the necessary water supply to support the continued fire attack.

Responding units included Engines 24, 25, 26 and 34; Tankers 25 and 26; Ladder 4; Rescue 3; and Battalions 3 and 5. Working fire assignments included Engine 12, Battalion 2, Fire 6 & Rehab 1

[Columbia-Richland Fire Department @ColaFire]

Late this morning @ColaFire 3rd Shift crews were called out to Ray Kelly Road after getting reports of a house fire 🔥.

Upon arrival, crews found smoke pushing from the eaves of the residence, indicating a significant fire in the attic area.

[Columbia-Richland Fire Department @ColaFire]

Due to the location of the incident and the need forew a sustained water supply, an engine company was assigned to a remote water point, where tankers established a shuttle operation to transport water to the scene.

[Columbia-Richland Fire Department @ColaFire]

Through the coordinated efforts of the engine and ladder companies, firefighters were able to rapidly locate and extinguish a well-advanced attic fire, preventing further extension of the fire throughout the residence.

[Columbia-Richland Fire Department @ColaFire]

Engine companies quickly deployed handlines into the home and began attacking the fire from below. As the engine company advanced the interior attack, a ladder company performed vertical ventilation to coordinate with the interior crews and improve conditions within the structure

[Columbia-Richland Fire Department @ColaFire]

Engine 2-2nd Shift enjoyed spending time at @HeathwoodHall to take part in the school’s Community Helper Day!

Thank you to Heathwood for organizing the event to educate your students on the vital work of our area first responders. 🚒 🚓 🚑

[Columbia-Richland Fire Department @ColaFire]

It’s a beautiful ☀️ day to get the word out on fire 🔥 safety!

Deputy Fire Marshal Kanya Givens is taking part in a Wellness Fair at the SC Department of Environmental Services until 2 p.m.

Stop by and visit her to get the details on fire escape planning for your home 🏡

[Columbia-Richland Fire Department @ColaFire]

A REMINDER that if you're an experienced firefighter looking to grow your skills and expand your career, APPLY NOW to ride with @ColaFire ! 🚒

The application window for our Direct Hire Program is still open on our website at https://t.co/Kq7MefNnye

Log on today to learn more!

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Because of the quick actions and coordinated efforts of the responding crews, the fire was contained to one room within the house.

Excellent work by Engine 13, Engine 1, Ladder 7, Rescue 1, Battalion 5, Battalion 2, Engine 12, Fire 6, Rehab 1, Battalion 1, Engine 11 & Ladder 14

[Columbia-Richland Fire Department @ColaFire]

This evening @ColaFire 3rd Shift crews responded to a home on Cleveland Street in Columbia for a reported structure fire.

Engine 13 arrived on scene shortly after 7 p.m.

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Crews were also able to conduct a quick search of the residence and confirm that all occupants had safely escaped prior to our arrival. The family’s pets were also brought safely out of the home.

[Columbia-Richland Fire Department @ColaFire]

The company completed a 360-degree size-up of the property and reported fire venting from a window with black smoke pushing. Firefighters quickly deployed attack lines and began fire suppression, resulting in a rapid knockdown and containment of the fire.

[Columbia-Richland Fire Department @ColaFire]

As you take to the roadways this fall, our department and our partners want to remind you…

SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER for First Responders!! 🚨🚨🚨🚨

We can’t help at a car wreck or other scene on the roadway if you don’t help us. 🚑🚒🚓

[RichlandSC @RichlandSC]

“Slow Down, Move Over!” First responders and service professionals in #RichlandCountySC deserve to return home safe and sound. Help protect those who protect us. Learn more at the link in our bio. 🔗🚨 @RCSD @ColumbiaPDSC @ColaFire

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Nice work by our crew on Engine 24-3rd Shift on a recent visit to kids at Chesterbrook Academy!

We may have a few future firefighters 🚒 in this group!

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🔥🔥 Fire Prevention Month Rolls On 🔥🔥

We are grateful to Keven Cohen and @PointRadioSC for welcoming Fire Marshal George Adams on the air 🎙️ this morning to get some key fire safety tips out!

[Columbia-Richland Fire Department @ColaFire]

Fire Prevention Week tip for today!

If the battery is toast, it's time to toss the device!

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REMEMBER that your smart phones, laptops and more battery-powered items all have charging limits! ⚡️⚡️

Unplug them when the battery is full! 🔋

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Great 👍 night at Texas Roadhouse last night helping raise funds for the Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer!

Chief Jenkins was on hand to greet guests and fill them in on the cause as they came out to dine 🍽️

[Columbia-Richland Fire Department @ColaFire]

Our hiring window for Certified Firefighters is OPEN this month! 🚒

If you are an experienced firefighter with the necessary certifications, consider applying at https://t.co/Kq7MefNnye to pursue new career opportunities with us!

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Rescue 1 - 1st Shift had fun hosting a station tour for kids from Lexington Medical Center Child Development Center this week!

Our crew loved talking about what they do and demonstrating the equipment the use each shift to save lives.