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Columbia Borough Fire Department!

"The mission of the Columbia Borough Fire Department shall be to protect the lives and property of the citizens and visitors of the Borough of Columbia and neighboring communities from fire and other related emergencies or natural disasters. This public safety goal shall be achieved by providing professionally trained personnel educated in the areas of fire prevention, suppression, and tactical operations from the adverse effects of fire and rescue situations, or exposure to other hazardous conditions."
We are always looking for good men and women to join our team. Applications for membership are available at the station or you can Click here to download the membership application. You will need the Adobe Reader to view and print the application. Please read and fill out the application completely. Drop off your completed application at the station.
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Another 4 Runs for Wednesday
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, November 22
The department has answered 4 calls for service since noon so far. The first call was at lunch for the Engine and Ladder to one of the high-rise apartments buildings for a fire alarm. The crews found burnt food. The next 3 runs were all in a row and included 2 crashes with injuries in the borough and a gas leak in Wrightsville Borough.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Congratulations Derrick Hershey!
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, November 16
Station 80 would like to congratulate Derrick Hershey on completing his interior firefighter qualification. He is now our second 17 year old to complete this. Now he’ll wait to turn 18 and be able to get right to work. While Derrick was completing this, Station 80 ran three calls for service today. A structure fire assisting Pioneer Fire Company No. 1 Marietta, PA., an accident in the Borough and ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Rescue Transfer and Fire Alarm
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, November 14
This afternoon Rescue 80 was relocated to Manheim Fire Department while they operated on a large incident in Penn Township. The Rescue was in Manheim Borough for 2 hours until released. Shortly after being released, the Engine and Ladder were sent to assist Company 07 with a fire alarm.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Week Starts with 5 Runs
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, November 14
In the last 24 hours, the volunteers have answered 5 calls for service. Yesterday evening, Engine 80 assisted West Hempfield Fire/Rescue with an agriculture vehicle fire on Malleable Road. The crew extinguished a small fire in the cab.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Gun Raffle
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, November 12
The department will be hosting a Gun Raffle. Tickets are available from the bartenders in the Hambone's Social Club or by seeing a firefighter.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Early Start to Friday
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, November 10
The day started off at 0210 hours with Squad 801 assisting EMS with lifting at a medical emergency. Then at 0310 hours, Engine 80 assisted Blue Rock Regional Fire District with a working vehicle fire with extension to the house and a shed. Engine 80 operated for 80 minutes before clearing. The afternoon took Ladder 80 to Wrightsville Borough for a reported structure fire.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Busy Thursday for Responders
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, November 09
Just after lunch, Engine 80 was sent to assist Company 07 with a gas leak in West Hempfield Township. Not long after that dispatch, Rescue 80 was sent into Manor Township assisting Company 90 with a crash with entrapment and fire. The late afternoon sent Engine 80 to Route 30 in Mountville Borough for a car fire. The Engine was redirected to an investigation call in West Hempfield Township. The evening ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Fire Alarm at High Rise
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, November 04
The morning took the Engine and Ladder to a high-rise for a fire alarm. The crew found a some condition in the 4th floor that was traced back to burnt cooking. Units cleared after performing some ventilation. In the evening, Company 80 and mutual aid were sent to the 500 block of North Second Street for a structure fire. Crews found a mattress fire on the second floor that was quickly contained. There ... (Full Story & Photos)
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5 Runs for Friday
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, November 04
The volunteers took in 5 runs for Friday. The day started before 6am with Squad 801 assisting EMS with a medical emergency and that was followed up with the Rescue handing a crash in the borough. The afternoon brought a response of the Rescue for a fuel spill and the Engine relocating to Rohrerstown Fire Company, while they operated on a house fire. The final call of the day was for a person struck ... (Full Story & Photos)
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