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The annual South Carolina State Fire-Rescue Conference concluded this evening and the festivities included @ColaFire taking home some hardware!
Congratulations to members of our 1st Shift who were honored with the @scfirefighters Meritorious Award shorturl.at/WKLBg
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This month marks the end of an era for 1st Shift.
Our department salutes Division Chief Robert Hughes on his retirement after 25 years of service!
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Thank you Chief for the dedication you have shown to protecting our communities and your tremendous leadership molding the next generation of @ColaFire firefighters. π
We wish you all the best and more in your next chapter.
Congratulations Chief Hughes!
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This morning the South Carolina Department of Social Services hosted the annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk!
Our PIO Mike DeSumma joined walkers to make strides in support of the elderly members of our community and keeping them safe. π
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1st Shift crews found smoke showing from a duplex property when they responded to Hawthorne Avenue for a reported fire this afternoon.
The fire started in the rear of the property and spread into one side of the duplex.
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The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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There were also a number of wood pallets stacked around the structure.
Firefighters mounted an offensive attack and were able to contain the fire before it could spread further. Three people total were left displaced by the incident but no one was injured.
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Excellent work by our 3rd Shift crews this evening containing a fire that was quickly spreading through a vacant business off of Decker Boulevard.
Firefighters responded to the scene shortly before 8:50 p.m.
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In total we had six engine companies, two rescue companies and multiple support companies and battalions on this call. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Richland County Fire Marshalβs Office.
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After regrouping firefighters entered the rear of these building and the fire was fully extinguished. No one was found inside the building and there were no injuries.
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Firefighters made entry and began extinguishing a good amount of fire in the roof area. Crews would then pull out of the building and fight the fire from the perimeter after seeing parts of the roof were beginning to sag.
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Units en route called for a working fire dispatch after seeing a good amount of smoke in the air.
Upon arrival crews found fire blowing out of the front windows of the building and smoke throughout the structure.
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Movin On Up!!! πππ
We salute all of our members who were honored this evening at the @ColaFire Spring Promotional Ceremony!
Congratulations to these firefighters as they take the next steps in their careers!
FULL STORY HERE: shorturl.at/vODbS
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What's in a name? βοΈβοΈβοΈ
These are the names that could bring trouble during the 2026 Hurricane Season!
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Columbia-Richland Fire Department retweeted
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#RichlandCountySC will hold a groundbreaking for the Countyβs new Ballentine Fire Station at 10 a.m. June 15. Located at 11809 Broad River Road, Chapin, the Ballentine Fire Station will enhance @ColaFire's ability to provide emergency response to the County's northwest area.
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When you're living with trauma, the anxieties and tensions it creates can come on suddenly and strongly.
Don't face this challenge alone!
Connect with services offered to first responders and their families through Family Life & Officer Wellness (FLOW): shorturl.at/hJu1b
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We want to send a BIG congratulations out to Assistant Chief Mickey Folsom on reaching 30 years of service with @ColaFire ! π
As head of our Administration Division, Chief Folsom leads the effort to research and aquire new equipment to support our members.
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This includes the purchase of new firetrucks and firefighter gear.
Happy anniversary Chief Folsom and thank you for your service!
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Eighteen new @ColaFire firefighters π are ready for duty!
Congratulations to the members of Firefighter Recruit Class 2026-01 who graduated and were sworn into service this evening.
We welcome you to our brotherhood!
FULL STORY HERE: shorturl.at/6vZMq
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Our 2nd Shift crews working with @IrmoFire were able to stop an apartment fire from spreading further through a building at The Lory of Harbison this morning.
Smoke could be scene coming from the roof of the building when firefighters first arrived shortly before 10:45 a.m.
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The fire was caused by unattended cooking in the upstairs apartment.
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