Columbia Fire Department

10/16/2026

We are grateful to have played a part in this lifesaving rescue and are thrilled to see such a positive outcome!

Thank you to all the agencies and individuals involved in this incredible team effort.

A special thank you to our community for your continued support, which allows us to have the equipment and resources needed to make rescues like this possible!

10/05/2026

🚨Tuesdays training over team search and patient handling. To simulate fire conditions out members cover their masks, giving zero visibility. Crews rely on their hands to navigate a structure and search for possible victims. This training keeps us in a constant state of preparedness should the alarm sound. Stay safe!

08/22/2026

This Tuesday we launched our boats and trained on the Mississippi River. Our inflatable boats allow us to transport crews, equipment, and patients in shallow areas of the river. Our larger boat can handle many more people at once and is also equipped for firefighting if needed.
The Mississippi is a regular route for river cruise ships carrying up to 500 passengers and crew. In the event of an emergency, our crews are ready to respond immediately.

08/14/2026

Join us at Columbia Days this evening, Friday the 14th, from 6 to 8 PM at the smoke trailer!

We will be hosting educational fire safety presentations for our younger audience. Come meet some of our firefighters and learn how to stay safe in the event of a fire emergency.

See you there! 🚒

08/14/2026

🐟🚨Fish Fry🚨🐟
Join us Friday and Saturday at Columbia Days. Weather looks to be a little warm, but there is no better way to cool off than with one of our world famous HOT FISH sandwiches!
We will start frying both days at 4pm. Look for the big red tent behind the band stand!

08/08/2026

Last Tuesday’s training focused on vehicle extrication. This complex scenario allowed us to train on many skills and utilize nearly all of the rescue tools on our trucks. Most importantly, we were able to create a coordinated plan to approach the scene in the correct order to ensure a quick and efficient extrication.

Happy Saturday everyone, stay safe!

07/21/2026

Shout out to Columbia Schnucks and everyone who donated to . We appreciate your generosity! Thank you!

06/09/2026

☀️ It’s going to be hot!☀️
After a stretch of milder weather, today marks our first real hot day of the season with temperatures climbing into the 90s and heat index values of 108 expected. We want YOU to stay SAFE!

Heat Safety Tips:
💧Drink plenty of water even if you don’t feel thirsty. It is difficult to catch up once you have become dehydrated.

🏃‍♀️Limit outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day (10 AM – 4 PM). Seek air-conditioned spaces when possible.

❄️Check on loved ones, especially the elderly, young children, and those with health conditions. Make sure they have AC or a cool place to go.

🚗Never leave children or pets in a vehicle, even for a minute. Temperatures inside a vehicle can become deadly fast.

🌡️Know the signs of heat stress. Dizziness, nausea, rapid heartbeat, or confusion? Get to a cool place and seek medical help right away.

06/02/2026

05/21/2026

Thank you to everyone that attended. This turned out to be a fun and informative event!!