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It is a privilege to serve our community! Here is a recap of activity for the month of April.

Here is a look at Fire Department activity for the month February.

The Columbus Fire Department is proud to present the 2021 Columbus Fire Department Annual Report. 2021 presented many challenges as we continued to adapt both operationally and administratively during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through it all, our department remains focused on delivering the highest available service to our community. It is a great privilege to serve [...]

Firefighters Recognized for Rescue of Unconscious Man Found in Burning Apartment- The Columbus Fire Department presented commendations to 3  fire department members at this morning board of public works and safety meeting held at Columbus City Hall.  The presentation was facilitation by Fire Chief Andy Lay and Deputy Chief Mark Ziegler to recognize Columbus Firefighters [...]

Columbus Fire Department Welcomes New Firefighter- The Columbus Fire Department announces the hiring of Firefighter Austin Miller as the newest member of the department. Miller recited the oath of Firefighter presented by Columbus Mayor Jim Lienhoop at this morning’s Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting held at City Hall. Austin Miller, age 22, is [...]

Here is a look at Columbus Fire Department activity from January, 2022.  

Fire Department Retirement and Promotion Announcement: The Columbus Fire Department announces the retirement of Lieutenant Russ Dixon. Dixon joined the Columbus Fire Department in 1987 and retirees with 34 years of service. Dixon earned several officer promotions throughout his firefighter paramedic career including  Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain and Battalion Chief. Dixon is a state certified Paramedic [...]

     At approximately 2:44 a.m.  Wednesday, February 2,  firefighters were dispatched to 2714 Williamsburg Ct. for a report of a structure fire. As crews responded to the scene, addition reports indicated that an occupant was possibly trapped inside a basement level apartment. Firefighters from Engine Co. # 4 arrived on the scene within 5 [...]

Columbus Fire Department Welcomes New Firefighter- The Columbus Fire Department announces the hiring of Firefighter Ethan Yeley as the newest member of the department. Yeley was sworn in by Columbus Mayor Jim Lienhoop at this morning’s Board of Public Works and Safety Meeting held at City Hall. Ethan Yeley, age 26, is a Columbus native [...]