CFR lands $500K pumper truck through grant, rebate money
Pumper trucks don’t always come cheap.
But the one parked outside the Columbus City Hall on Tuesday morning, the latest addition to Columbus Fire and Rescue’s fleet, was not a cost the city had to bear.
Andrews: CFR reaccreditation costs city $250K
Columbus Fire and Rescue now has what it’s been seeking for the last five years — re-accreditation from the national Center for Public Safety and Excellence.
The price tag of remaining the only municipality in Mississippi to be accredited, has been about $250,000, according to Fire and Rescue Chief Martin Andrews.
Mayor breaks tie to approve $9K trip to Atlanta
Mayor Robert Smith cast the deciding vote Tuesday evening to send himself and four firefighters on a trip to Atlanta that will cost the city more than $9,000.
CRA begins demolition in Burns Bottom
Columbus Fire and Rescue has burned three abandoned homes in the Burns Bottom area as part of an agreement between the Columbus Redevelopment Authority, which owns the properties, and the city.
Councilmen question use of fire trucks at private events
Columbus Fire and Rescue firefighters from Fire Station No. 2 attended and helped with a private gender reveal party for an expectant couple at the bingo hall on Gardner Boulevard Monday night.
Fire station construction to resume within 2 weeks
After months of inactivity, construction will resume on the new Fire Station 4 on Airline Road with the goal of completing the station by the end of the year.
Fire Station 4 delay due to redrawing plans for electrical, HVAC work
More than two years after city officials broke ground on a new fire station on Airline Road, the future Fire Station 4 for Columbus Fire and Rescue sits empty.
Fire rating could reduce home insurance rates
Columbus Fire and Rescue now boasts a Class 3 rating from the Mississippi State Rating Bureau, city officials announced in a press conference Wednesday at Regal Hall.
The new rating improves CFR from a Class 4 department and places it among the five highest-rated fire departments in the state. Most notably, the new rating could save city homeowners up to 20 percent on insurance premiums.
‘Competition for a good cause’: Friendly rivalry between Columbus police, fire departments builds camaraderie
Columbus Fire and Rescue’s brand new trophy stands proudly in Fire Station 1, where it commemorates the quick actions of three firefighters — and one child from the Boys and Girls Club — who dispensed of a plate of 50 chicken wings in less than six minutes.
LCSO: Second human bone found off Armistad Road
Authorities with Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Fire and Rescue were searching a pond Wednesday off Armistad Road after the discovery of the second human bone found in the area in a month.
River roundup: Columbus firefighters rescue cattle from Tombigbee
First responders with Columbus Fire and Rescue embarked on an unusual rescue operation Thursday night after getting a call shortly after 5 p.m. that three cows were stuck in the mud of the Tombigbee River off Laws Shoals Road.
Minor hopper fire causes damage at KiOR
Columbus Fire and Rescue firefighters quickly extinguished a minor fire at the Columbus KiOR facility Friday.
Columbus firefighters complete fire academy course
Columbus Fire & Rescue firefighters Matt Jaynes and Jaquay D. Sharrod have completed a training course at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson.
CF&R purchases new emergency vehicle
Columbus Fire & Rescue has a new emergency response vehicle meant only for response to nonlife-threatening emergencies.
Columbus FD prepares for accreditation
During their 5 p.m. meeting today, Columbus councilmen will approve a revised standards of cover needed for Columbus Fire and Rescue to receive national accreditation.