Columbia Fire Engine Co.12

10/14/2022

BOX Delayed. Commercial
Fairfield RD

E13 E12 E18 T7 L14 R1
Batt5 Batt2
WFD E11 Rehab1

Dispatched to different address
E12 arrived fire showing request working fire

09/13/2021

Statement from Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins:

’It is with heavy hearts that our department announces the passing of our beloved Chaplain Billie Bright who entered eternal rest early Sunday morning at the age of 46.

Chaplain Bright started his career in the Columbia-Richland Fire Department in September 1998 and served valiantly as a Firefighter, Senior Firefighter, Fire Engineer and Fire Captain with CRFD until his retirement in July of 2010.

Upon his retirement, he realized that he still had a need to serve the department and the community. Shortly after his retirement, he was appointed as a Chaplain for the fire department. As our Chaplain he worked tirelessly to provide spiritual and emotional support to our firefighters and members of our community during their darkest hours.

We thank Chaplain Bright for his service to our department and our community. May he find comfort, peace and rest knowing that what he did for all of us will leave an impression in our hearts, that can never be removed. We also thank his family for sharing Chaplain Bright with us for the many years that he served.

Our department is already feeling the impact of his passing, and will be offering counseling and support to assist our staff as they deal with this difficult news. We ask everyone to please keep Chaplain Billie Bright and his family in your thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.’

08/29/2021

01/14/2021

Wow

01/14/2021

Tracy Hott

10/02/2020

Please be on the lookout for this trailer and fire equipment. Thank you.

07/27/2020

07/27/2020

Wrapping up after
2 alarm Apartment Fire.

12/21/2019

11-20-2019

03/08/2019

03-06-2019

Our Firehouse sits next to Interstate Highway 20. We spend many hours and days running calls on the Interstate with our neighboring Station, Firehouse 14. On this day E-12 and L-14 were responding to an accident just like any other shift. Before 12 could get on scene, Ladder 14 was struck by a Semi Truck, just as they pulled up. All members were still on the truck when it happened. Luckily they were all safe, just seconds and inches away from tragedy.

Please do not drive distracted and when you see emergency vehicles, slow down and move over.

12/14/2018

08/19/2018

Recent house fire, with some pre-arrival pics.