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Columbus Fire Department Welcomes New Columbus Firefighter The Columbus Fire Department welcomed a new Columbus Firefighter to the department on Tuesday morning. Jeremiah Tracey, 28, was sworn in by Mayor Jim Lienhoop during Tuesday’s Board of Public Works and Safety meeting at City Hall. Firefighter Tracey is 2013 graduate of Seymour High School and a [...]

We are particularly excited to share this February 2023 edition of the our monthly Columbus Fire Department Recap. Also included is a QR code that links to the Columbus Fire Department Annual Report for 2022. Stay Safe!

Here is a look at Fire Department activity for the month of January, 2023.

The Columbus Fire Department announces the promotion of three department members to fill officer vacancies left by the recent retirements. These promotions were effective January 30, 2023. Lieutenant Leroy Armstrong has been promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Armstrong is a nineteen-year veteran of the fire department and had previously been promoted to Lieutenant [...]

The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) announces the retirement of Firefighter Glenn “Skeeter” Martin, a 29-year veteran of the department. Firefighter Martin joined the Columbus Fire Department in 1994. Firefighter Martin is a certified Emergency Medical Technician and Hazardous Materials Technician. Firefighter Martin retires from his current firefighter assignment at fire station # 6 on Battalion C.  Firefighter Martin’s official [...]

The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) announces the retirement of Lieutenant Scott Maley, a 29-year veteran of the department. Lieutenant Maley joined the Columbus Fire Department in 1994.  Lieutenant Maley is a certified Emergency Medical Technician and Hazardous Materials Technician. Lieutenant Maley retires from his current assignment as the company officer of fire station # 3 on Battalion A.  Lieutenant [...]

The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) announces the retirement of Captain Tim Hughes, a 35-year veteran of the department. Captain Hughes joined the Columbus Fire Department in 1987. During his career, Captain Hughes rose through the ranks; earning officer promotions of Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain and Battalion Chief. Captain Hughes obtained certifications as a Paramedic Emergency Medical [...]

The Columbus Fire Department (CFD) announces the retirement of Battalion Chief Jeff Cain, a 28 year veteran of the department. Battalion Chief Cain joined the Columbus Fire Department in 1994. During his career, Battalion Chief Cain rose through the ranks; earning officer promotions to Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain before being promoted to Battalion Chief in [...]

The Columbus Fire Department announces the promotion of three department members to fill officer vacancies left by the recent retirement of Battalion Chief Jeff Cain.  These promotions were effective January 16, 2023. Battalion Chief Jeff Cain retired on January 6, 2023. Captain Mike Sieverding has been promoted to the Rank of Battalion Chief. Battalion Chief [...]

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