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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 Marshal’s Office.
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- Replying to @ColaFireAfter 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.
- Replying to @ColaFireFirefighters 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.
- Replying to @ColaFireUnits 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.
- 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.
00:00 - Movin On Up!!! 🚒🚒🚒 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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- Columbia-Richland Fire Department reposted
#RichlandCountySC will hold a groundbreaking for the County’s 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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- Replying to @ColaFireThis includes the purchase of new firetrucks and firefighter gear. Happy anniversary Chief Folsom and thank you for your service!
- We want to send a BIG congratulations out to Assistant Chief Mickey Folsom on reaching 30 years of service with @ColaFire ! 🚒 As head of our Administration Division, Chief Folsom leads the effort to research and aquire new equipment to support our members.
- Eighteen new @ColaFire firefighters 🚒 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
- Replying to @ColaFireThe fire was caused by unattended cooking in the upstairs apartment.