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Welcome to the Official Website for the
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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Purse and Yeti Bingo
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, July 04
Please join us for our upcoming purse and yeti bingo fundraiser. Contact the social club for tickets or additional information!... (Full Story & Photos)
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Both boats were back at it this afternoon
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, July 01
First up was Boat 802 was called to standby in Manheim Fire Department with the pending rain coming. Later Boat 801 was called to assist Blue Rock Fire and Rescue with a water rescue on the Susquehanna River.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Turn Around, Don't Drown!
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, July 01
Good morning followers! Just a friendly reminder to turn around and don’t drown when coming to flooded roadways. While most of you were sleeping last night your Station 80 volunteers ran 18 calls for service between 8:44 pm and 6:30 am. 15 of those call were for water rescues. 14 of those water rescues were for vehicles that drove into a flooded roadway where occupants needed removed or assisted from ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Busy Saturday for the Volunteers
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, June 28
Yesterday was another busy day for your Columbia volunteers. The morning started off with a small fire at the old Colonial Metals building. Crews found a smoldering fire that was contained to the area of origin. Crews applied water and completed some minor overhaul. Next the Fire Police were called to assist West Hempfield Fire Dept with a vehicle accident, followed by a water rescue in Bainbridge ... (Full Story & Photos)
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The Next Door Foundation
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, June 27
Station 80 is proud to announce we just received a grant from #TheNextdoorFoundation!
See the attached announcement.
TEAM 80 RECEIVES A $1,500.00 GRANT FOR EQUIPMENT UPGRADES
Columbia Borough Fire Department is pleased to announce the receipt of a $1,500.00 grant from The Nextdoor Foundation. These funds will assist our 100% volunteer organization in starting the upgrade of our rope rescue equipment ... (Full Story)
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Building Fire on Lancaster Avenue
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, June 26
At approximately 0109 hours this morning Station 80, along with mutual aid departments, were dispatched for a building fire at ASC Engineered Solutions. Upon our arrival we met with employees who advised of a fire at one of their furnaces. Crews found a fire in one of the furnace pits and worked with maintenance to extinguish the fire. Fire was contained to the furnace pit area. Thank you to our mutual ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Thunder on the River Car Show
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, June 21
Stop down by Starview brewery in the 200 block of Locust Street and see our 1948 American LaFrance. If you have any questions, Ivan will be there to answer them.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Marietta Dwelling Fire
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, June 19
Truck 80 and Engine 80 provided support to Station 10 on Box 10-1, a three-story residential structure with a fully engulfed vehicle in the garage, and extension to the second and third floors. Upon arrival, Truck 80(FDS) deployed ladders and conducting searches, while also assisting crews with ventilation. Engine 80 arrived and initially reported to manpower staging before being redirected to assist ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Highrise Pack and Standpipe Training
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, June 03
Last night members drilled on the use of our standpipe kits and high rise packs at Trinity House Apartments. We practiced connecting to the standpipe, deploying the high rise pack, and observed what can be covered with our 200’ high rise packs. Thank you to Trinity House Apartments for allowing us to train at their building. After midnight Station 80 was dispatched for a structure fire and later an ... (Full Story & Photos)
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2nd Annual Golf Outing
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, May 10
May the fores be with you, so Tee it high and let them fly. The Columbia Borough fire department will be having our 2nd annual golf outing. All the info you need is in the flyer below so sign up now so you can can grip it and rip it down the fairways in September!!!... (Full Story & Photos)
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