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Today we stop to reflect and to celebrate the life of impact that The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. lived. His courage and love lifted America up and forward through a tragic time in America’s history. MLK Jr.’s contributions to civil rights in our country endure far beyond his time. Every day is our duty to never stop we he started.

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It's official! The Columbia Firefighters Association will host our 1st annual golf tournament this spring. Member registration is now open, friends and supporters of the Columbia Firefighters Association registration opens Monday January 22nd. If you would like to support us or potentially get involved with tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact us at columbiafirefighters@gmail.com

#publicsafety #pffasc #columbiafirefightersassociationlocal793 #IAFF #SCfire #columbiafirefightersassociation #WeAreColumbia #firefighting #columbiasc #columbiafire

The Columbia Firefighters Association would like to congratulate our newly promoted IAFF Local 793 member, Robert Hughes, on his promotion to Fire Division Chief effective today! We are all very proud to have his leadership and his talent on our team. Help us on congratulating Columbia Fire Department’s newest Fire Division Chief!

#publicsafety #pffasc #columbiafirefightersassociationlocal793 #IAFF #SCfire #columbiafirefightersassociation #WeAreColumbia #firefighting #columbiasc #columbiafire

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Today is the day! General/public registration for

Today is the day! General/public registration for the Spring 2023 CFA Golf Tournament is open! Now anyone firefighter or not can register to play and support Columbia’s firefighters. We have tons of great sponsors and features planned. Do not miss your chance to be a part of this great event, it is limited to 25 teams. Go to our website and click the “SUPPORT” tab to reserve your team’s spot. Contact us at columbiafirefighters@gmail.com if you have any questions or if you are looking for a way to become involved and support us. Registration to play closes February 28th or when 25 teams are filled.

https://www.iaff793.org/support/spring-2023-columbia-firefighters-association-golf-tournament/

#firefighting #firefighter #fire #scfire #ColumbiaFire #WeAreColumbia #ColumbiaSC #IAFF #PFFASC #golf

Today we stop to reflect and to celebrate the life

Today we stop to reflect and to celebrate the life of impact that The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. lived. His courage and love lifted America up and forward through a tragic time in America’s history. MLK Jr.’s contributions to civil rights in our country endure far beyond his time. Every day is our duty to never stop we he started.

#mlkjr #mlkjrday

The 2023 Columbia Firefighters Association Golf To

The 2023 Columbia Firefighters Association Golf Tournament is approaching! IAFF Local 793 members can currently register, while registration for the general public opens on January 22nd and closes February 28th. Don't miss your opportunity to support Columbia Firefighters by playing golf! Just 6 days until registration becomes live for everyone! If you are interested in becoming involved as a volunteer, to donate, or to support Columbia Firefighters in any way please email us at 1st.VP.Local793@gmail.com

#publicsafety #pffasc #columbiafirefightersassociationlocal793 #IAFF #SCfire #columbiafirefightersassociation #WeAreColumbia #firefighting #columbiasc #columbiafire

Attention Local 793 members. An email has recently

Attention Local 793 members. An email has recently been sent to all members and retirees about an upcoming event at the end of this month, Saturday January 28th (1st shift) from 10 AM - 12 PM at your union hall. Starting at 10 AM we will have a professional resume workshop led by Quality Career Services LLC and this includes time to have your resume reviewed and critiqued by an expert. Following the resume workshop at 11 AM we welcome local law firm CSA Law there to provide free written last will and testimonies. Do not miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity to invest in yourself and each other! We are really grateful for our two community partners who are willing to support our firefighters! Members, for more details contact your executive board or email them at columbiafirefighters@gmail.com

#publicsafety #pffasc #columbiafirefightersassociationlocal793 #IAFF #SCfire #columbiafirefightersassociation #WeAreColumbia #firefighting #columbiasc #columbiafire

It's official! The Columbia Firefighters Associati

It's official! The Columbia Firefighters Association will host our 1st annual golf tournament this spring. Member registration is now open, friends and supporters of the Columbia Firefighters Association registration opens Monday January 22nd. If you would like to support us or potentially get involved with tournament sponsorship opportunities please contact us at columbiafirefighters@gmail.com

#publicsafety #pffasc #columbiafirefightersassociationlocal793 #IAFF #SCfire #columbiafirefightersassociation #WeAreColumbia #firefighting #columbiasc #columbiafire

The Columbia Firefighters Association would like t

The Columbia Firefighters Association would like to congratulate our newly promoted IAFF Local 793 member, Robert Hughes, on his promotion to Fire Division Chief effective today! We are all very proud to have his leadership and his talent on our team. Help us on congratulating Columbia Fire Department’s newest Fire Division Chief!

#publicsafety #pffasc #columbiafirefightersassociationlocal793 #IAFF #SCfire #columbiafirefightersassociation #WeAreColumbia #firefighting #columbiasc #columbiafire

Repost from Columbia Fire Department: Great rescu

Repost from Columbia Fire Department:

Great rescue by our 2nd Shift crews when fire broke out at a home on Elton Walker Road in Blythewood this morning. Crews responded to the home shortly before 11 a.m. Thursday.
Upon their arrival on scene firefighters could see smoke coming from the property and they were told that a dog was still inside the structure. Crews successfully pulled the dog out of the house and spent countless minutes on resuscitation efforts. Currently, the dog, Daisy, is headed to the vet with her owners. As firefighters left. Daisy was up and walking! There were no other injuries. The fire started in the kitchen and has been ruled an accident.

#publicsafety #pffasc #columbiafirefightersassociationlocal793 #IAFF #SCfire #columbiafirefightersassociation #WeAreColumbia #firefighting #columbiasc #columbiafire #dog #dogs #dogrescue

On behalf of the Columbia Firefighters Association

On behalf of the Columbia Firefighters Association Happy New Year!

Recently the Columbia Fire Department recognized 1

Recently the Columbia Fire Department recognized 14 suppression personnel with the Phoenix Award. 8 of the recipients are Local 793 members. The Phoenix Award is a “Category 1” award and is defined as, “given in recognition of the member’s critical judgments and actions in performing life-preserving or life-resuscitative efforts for severely injured or ill patients.” The award is represented by a red and green ribbon.

October 7, 2022: 2nd Shift – Ladder Company 14, Fire Captain Austin Graham, Engineer John Munn, Senior Firefighter Francisco Mora, Firefighter Alexander Fant. Personnel on Ladder Company 14 performed lifesaving CPR on a citizen that had gone into cardiac arrest. When Richland County EMS arrived on scene to transport the patient, he had a pulse.

August 4, 2022: 2nd Shift – Battalion Chief Jacob Eller and Rescue Company 4, Battalion Chief Jacob Eller, Fire Captain Austin Graham, Engineer Garrit VanAmerongen, Engineer Daniel Watson, Firefighter Christian Johnson. The personnel pictured worked together to perform life-saving CPR on a male citizen. After administering an AED, the patient began to breathe again. He was later transported by Richland County EMS

November 9, 2022: 2nd Shift – Engine 17, Engineer Robert Hollis, Senior Firefighter Mark O’Donnell. The crew of Engine 17 effectively administered rescue breathing and drug overdose treatment for an unresponsive patient. Richland County EMS later arrived on the scene and transported the patient to an area hospital.

November 10, 2022: 3rd Shift – Engine 3, Fire Captain Gary Walters, Engineer David Ellisor, Senior Firefighter Matthew Valencia, Firefighter Kobe Little. The crew of Engine 3 delivered life-saving CPR to a female citizen that had gone into cardiac arrest. The patient reportedly had no pulse when our firefighters began working on her but after they administered an AED the patient’s pulse was regained.

Congratulations to all these firemen and the IAFF brothers and thank you!
#publicsafety #pffasc #columbiafirefightersassociationlocal793 #IAFF #SCfire #columbiafirefightersassociation #WeAreColumbia #firefighting #columbiasc #columbiafire

Repost from the Columbia Fire Department featuring

Repost from the Columbia Fire Department featuring Columbia Firefighter Association's very own Firefighter Andrew Morris:
Have you thought about pursuing a NEW CAREER in the fire service??
If so we’re looking to recruit new firefighters for our Direct Hire Program!
Candidates with prior firefighting experience and certifications can join our department and be running calls in just weeks!
Open testing is January 13th & 14th.
Apply online today to qualify by following this link: https://bit.ly/3GlMu55
Also you can contact us with any questions at colafire.net!

#firefighting #fire #SCfire #IAFF #columbiafirefightersassociationlocal793 #columbiafire #columbiasc #WeAreColumbia #publicsafety

A few weeks ago, IAFF Local 793 brother David Lair

A few weeks ago, IAFF Local 793 brother David Laird retired from the Columbia Fire Department with 29 years of service! Brother Laird retired as the Battalion 1 chief on 3rd shift. Congratulations and enjoy a well-earned retirement. Thank you for all that you’ve done for our community and the impact you leave behind on our brotherhood. Retiree and member for life.

If you have some photos or stories about Chief Laird that you’d like to share please email them to us at columbiafirefighters@gmail.com so that we may be able to share them with everyone else also.

#publicsafety #pffasc #columbiafirefightersassociationlocal793 #IAFF #SCfire #columbiafirefightersassociation #WeAreColumbia #firefighting #columbiasc #columbiafire

On behalf of the Columbia Firefighters Association

On behalf of the Columbia Firefighters Association Merry Christmas!

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You fill find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
-Luke 2:10-12 NIV

The Columbia Firefighters Association Local 793 wo

The Columbia Firefighters Association Local 793 would like to extend our deepest condolences
to the Campbell family and to our brothers and sisters of the Rock Hill Fire department in their time of loss. David Campbell represents the best the fire service has to offer, and he will be greatly missed. The Local 793 stands with you all today and is ready to assist in any way needed. Thank you for all that you have done David, may you rest in peace.

Earlier today CFD 3rd shift crews were on scene of

Earlier today CFD 3rd shift crews were on scene of a working house fire on the 1200 block of Woodrow Street. Units responded just before noontime Thursday to find fire coming from one end of the home and smoke pushing from the eaves.

UPDATE - fire is under control at this time. No one was found inside the home and there were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is being looked into.

#publicsafety #pffasc #columbiafirefightersassociationlocal793 #IAFF #SCfire #columbiafirefightersassociation #WeAreColumbia #firefighting #columbiasc #columbiafire

The Columbia Firefighters Association would like t

The Columbia Firefighters Association would like to congratulate our newly promoted IAFF Local 793 member, David Vega, on his promotion to Senior Firefighter effective this month! (no photo pictured)

The Columbia Fire Department recognized the promotion of some other of our members of CFA earlier this month also including Special Operations Chief Chad Harmon, Captain John Paolucci, Captain Kenny Warr, and Senior Firefighter Logan Taber. Additionally, we have no photo available but would like to recognize brother Cruz Mata who had promoted to Senior Firefighter earlier this year. Please help us in congratulating all of them!

#publicsafety #pffasc #columbiafirefightersassociationlocal793 #IAFF #SCfire #columbiafirefightersassociation #WeAreColumbia #firefighting #columbiasc #columbiafire

REPOST FROM PFFASC 🚨IMMEDIATE RELEASE: For far

REPOST FROM PFFASC 🚨IMMEDIATE RELEASE: For far too long there has been a growing issue with Columbia Richland Fire. Staffing levels are at a critically low level that is putting its residents, communities and its firefighters at great risk on a regular basis. Today there are 13 Engine and Truck companies that are riding short staffed, and 4 companies completely out of service. This is an unacceptable danger to our firefighters and the communities they serve. Delaying response times because of crews being short staffed or out of service completely due to low staff is unacceptable. Firefighters are burned out and many are leaving for other fire departments because of low pay, prolonged low morale and not hiring enough to keep up with the retention issues. We need to do better for our firefighters so they have the tools and staffing levels to adequately serve our residents.🚨 #columbiasc #richlandfire #columbiafiredepartment #firefighters #iaff #scfire #firefighting

REPOST from Job Town South BOX. 3rd Shift 11:45pm

REPOST from Job Town South

BOX. 3rd Shift 11:45pm
3rd battalion
Stoneybridge RD

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WFD with additional - E12 E34 E24 Fire6 Rehab1

E32 request working fire enroute
Small residential home fire showing through roof
E32 E14 interior on fire attack
E12 Deuce and half assist outside
L14 primary

All hands working
#Fire #firefighting #scfire #columbia #columbiasc #iaff

This was the scene Monday night/Tuesday morning wh

This was the scene Monday night/Tuesday morning when our 2nd Shift crews responded to a working structure fire at a commercial property on the 6400 block of Fairfield Road.

The first units arrived on scene shortly after 9:30 p.m. Heavy white smoke could be seen pushing from the eaves of the building.

Crews forced entry into the building and they were able to bring the fire under control. There was nobody found inside the building and no injuries.

The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Richland County Fire Marshal’s Office. #fire #firefighting #columbia #columbiasc #SCFire #iaff

The Columbia Firefighters Association would like t

The Columbia Firefighters Association would like to share a fundraiser for a Columbia Fire Captain’s family organizer by Aimee Oswalt Crosby on behalf of Captain Hall’s family.

“This is Jennifer Hall and her sweet family. Her and her husband Mitch have been married since 2009 and have 2 precious daughters, Tyndall and Bentlee. Both Jennifer and Mitch are lifelong residents of Pelion and Jennifer has spent the last 16 years of her career as a math teacher at their alma mater, Pelion High School. Mitch is career Firefighter and currently serves as a Captain at the City of Columbia Fire Department. Jennifer was recently diagnosed with stage 4 peritoneal cancer. This means the cancer is in her stomach lining but it has also spread to her female organs. She does not have any tumors that can be removed so surgery will not be beneficial at this point. She started chemo today but this is just step one of an extremely long process. Her first round of chemo consist of 6 treatments (1 every 3 weeks). After the completed first round, her Oncologist will re-evaluate and see if more chemo is needed or what the next step will be. Since she is not a surgical candidate, it is most likely that she will always be on some kind of maintenance dose. On top of the chemo, the cancer is causing her body to produce excess fluid which is settling in her lungs and abdomen. She will have to regularly go in to it drained, as all this extra fluid causes breathing and mobility issues. I am starting this fundraiser for her family as a way to help them out and offset some of their financial burden. We all know how expensive cancer treatments and medication can be and even with good insurance, there are things not covered. Not to mention the time her and Mitch will both be missing from work.
If you feel led to donate, please do. If you can't, please share. Every donation and share will be a step to help to lighten their financial burden. 100% of the money raised will be given to Jennifer and Mitch.”

Captain your fellow brothers and sister at the CRFD are praying for you, your wife, and the rest of your family.

https://gofund.me/735fbbf8

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RIGHT NOW: A massive 2-Alarm fire at a home in nor

RIGHT NOW: A massive 2-Alarm fire at a home in northeast Richland County is still being worked on by our 1st Shift crews.
Units responded to the home on Rusty Mill Drive just before 5 p.m. Thursday evening. There was heavy fire coming from the rear of the property and eventually it broke through the roof. This prompted officers on scene to call for a 2nd Alarm.
All occupants made it out of the home safely and no injuries have been reported at this time.The cause of the fire will be investigated by our fire marshals office.

UPDATE: 2-Alarm fire on Rusty Mill Drive is now under control and out.
Once again — all occupants made it out of the home safely and there were no injuries. Early estimates are the home suffered $350,000 in damages as fire tore through parts of the roof.
Roughly 50 of our personnel were involved in this operation. Six people were left displaced.
The cause of the fire will be investigated.
#fire #firefighting #ColumbiaSC #IAFF #scfire

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