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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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Chester County Burn Training
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, April 08
This past weekend Station 80 was invited to attend structural burn training with Mountville Fire Company No. 1 and West Hempfield Fire/Rescue at the Chester County Training Center. We split crews and ran multiple structure fire scenarios for the training. This facility is a Class A burn facility where members got to train with real fire, heat and smoke conditions. Thank you for the invitation to train ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Anthony "Tony" Helsel
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, April 04
Columbia Borough Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Firefighter/Paramedic Anthony “Tony” Helsel. Tony joined the former Columbia No 1 Fire Department in the 90’s and was a very active member and served as a fire line officer and member of the Water Emergency Team. Tony went on to run with the former Susquehanna Fire and Rescue Co #4 in Columbia Borough as he continued his fire service ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Chief Wayne "Doc" Nau
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, April 03
The Columbia Borough Fire Department regretfully announces the passing of long time member and Fire Chief Wayne Nau. Wayne was known to pretty much everyone as Doc.
Doc joined the Susquehanna Fire Co. #4, known as the Hambones, in 1957. During his time became a driver/operator of all the apparatus, including the water rescue boat.
Doc became the Fire Chief of the department in 1973. His desire ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Transfer to York Township
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, March 18
Rescue 80 has been relocated to York Station 19, Goodwill Fire Company #1 York Township where it is staffed by a crew of three. Station 80 continues to provide support for borough responses with a crew of 4.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Hydrant Training
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, March 07
This afternoon, several members accompanied probationary firefighter Kline to practice hitting hydrants, a crucial aspect of firefighting that ensures a reliable water supply At the same time, the station was staffed by a Crew of 4 to respond to any calls.... (Full Story & Photos)
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Busy Weekend
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, March 01
The volunteers remained busy again today. Today has brought 5 calls for service so far. We started the morning with an AFA and an Inside Investigation. This afternoon we were alerted for a building fire. Engine 80 placed a hand line in service and extinguished an exterior fire along a fence with debris on fire. Fire was contained with that hand line and held to Station 80. Shortly after placing the ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Ice Rescue Training
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, February 25
Over the last month, 9 more members of Team 80 completed their ice rescue certification. Great work by all to keep advancing their training. This training was instructed by Whitecap Water Rescue Training, LLC.... (Full Story & Photos)
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2024 Run Video
Columbia Borough Fire Department Station 80, February 08
For all of our followers, the 2024 run video will be released tomorrow. If you could please click the YouTube link and follow our page!!! Also this evening the members of CBFD will be having there annual banquet. We would like to thank @manheimfire26 and Pequea Valley Fire Department for providing services for our residents and mutual aid companies.
www.youtube.com/@cbfd80... (Full Story & Photos)
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