2021 Fire Prevention Week is October 3-9
Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. [...]
Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters – September 26 – October 3, 2021
In honor of Fallen Firefighters, the City of Columbus will observe this annual event. The Robert Stewart Bridge will be illuminated red for Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters from September 26 through October 3, [...]
Firefighters Participate in Swift Water Rescue Training
16 City of Columbus Firefighters completed a Swift Water Rescue training program on August 25, 2021. The three-day course included plenty of time in the East Fork of the White River where students participated in [...]
Columbus Fire Department Announces Promotions
The Columbus Fire Department announces the promotion of three department members to fill officer vacancies left by recent retirements. Lieutenant Josh Allman has been promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Allman is a 20 [...]
CFD Sworn Firefighter Announcement
The Columbus Fire Department announces the hiring of Firefighter Travis Quillen. Quillen was sworn in by Columbus Mayor, James Lienhoop, at Tuesday’s Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, held at the Fair Oaks Mall. Quillen [...]
Cheer Fund Volunteer Opportunity
The 2019 Columbus Firemen's Cheer Fund holiday assistance program is underway. If you would like to volunteer a few hours during this Christmas season, here is your chance. Opportunities include cleaning and sorting used toys, [...]