Irmo Fire Department recently participated in Lexington County Fire Service’s Swift Water Rescue Certification Course, with three members achieving the level of Swift Water Technician. The intensive 5-day course equipped personnel with a range of skills essential for swift water rescues, including shore-based rope throws, boat-based rescues, and hands-on victimContinue Reading
Irmo Fire Chief Mike Sonefeld received the prestigious 2024 Order of the Okra Award at the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala. This accolade recognizes Chief Sonefeld’s exceptional dedication and service to the citizens of the Irmo community and his significant contributions to the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce.Continue Reading
Irmo Fire District units swiftly responded to a house fire on Fallsbury in the Friarsgate Subdivision this Sunday afternoon. Upon arrival, heavy smoke and flames were visible. The incident required coordinated efforts, and with assistance from the Columbia Fire Department and Lexington County Fire Service, the fire was brought underContinue Reading
A harrowing scene unfolded on Wednesday morning as Irmo Fire District units responded to a destructive fire at Gleneagle Apartment Homes. The incident occurred with heavy fire emanating from a section of the complex, creating a challenging situation for responding crews. Upon arrival, Irmo Fire District units, in collaboration withContinue Reading
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