The Irmo Fire District has welcomed four new Probationary Firefighters. They are PFFs Nedwick, Burkes, Paynor, and Paunovich. The firefighters were pinned after completing a two-week Recruit Academy with Irmo Fire District.Continue Reading
A Push-In ceremony was held on Monday, August 28, for the brand-new Engine 172 at the Northlake location of the Irmo Fire District. Firemen gathered together to push the new engine into its stall as was and still is a tradition from the past. The tradition goes back to horse-drawnContinue Reading
On July 31 members of the Irmo Fire District, Irmo Fire Foundation, and their families welcomed Pierce Engine 171 into service with a traditional push-in ceremony at the Childs Street Station. The ceremony was held solely for Irmo Fire personnel as E171 was fallen Firefighter J. Michael Muller’s Engine, butContinue Reading
It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I announce the tragic loss of one of our courageous firefighters, J. Michael Muller, who valiantly gave his life while responding to an apartment complex fire in collaboration with the City of Columbia firefighters. On behalf of the entire IRMOContinue Reading
The Richland County Coroner has confirmed that one Irmo Fire District firefighter died as a result of his injuries sustained in this fire. He was one of seven firefighters who were treated at area hospitals for injuries, including five from the CRFD and two from the Irmo FD. James Muller,Continue Reading
Irmo Fire officials survey the damage at Minnie’s Auto Repair Shop on St. Andrews Rd. after a Ford F-150 crashed into the building at a high rate of speed. The crash happened around 6:15 pm on Monday, December 12 and the vehicle went straight through the building coming out onContinue Reading
The Irmo Fire District held their annual Awards Banquet/Ceremony last weekend, where it honored Firefighter of the Year, Nick Powell, as well as Rookie of the Year, Dylan Williams. Powell and Williams were recognized by the department for their outstanding dedication and performance to the Irmo Fire District.Continue Reading
The Irmo Fire Foundation was presented with a generous donation for the Al Morganelli Scholarship Fund by Mrs. Kathy Morganelli Monday, November 28th. Al Morganelli was a lifetime member and supporter of the Irmo Fire District who passed away in November 2021. The Al Morganelli Scholarship Fund was created toContinue Reading
The Irmo Fire District and Foundation will be hosting a community “Santa Photos at the Firehouse” event this weekend! This is a fundraiser for the Irmo Fire Foundation. “‘Tis the season for Christmas photos! Join the Irmo Fire District and Foundation at our Headquarters Station this Saturday, November 12th, forContinue Reading
The Irmo Fire District was presented with stuffed toy donations by Sylvan Learning of Irmo. Sylvan Learning collected numerous toys and stuffed animals during a “Christmas in July” drive they hosted over the summer. The firemen give stuffed animals/toys to children as a means of comfort during traumatic situations. TheContinue Reading
Irmo Fire partnered with Beginnings-SC to host a Back to School Bash for deaf & hard of hearing families. The 7th Annual Back to School Bash for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Families was a fun, educational event for the deaf & hard of hearing community, and was packed with numerousContinue Reading