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
IFD is pleased to have been recognized by the State Fire Marshal’s Office for meeting all the requirements to become a 2022 Fire Safe SC Community Designation. We were honored to receive this designation at the annual State Fire-Rescue Conference this past June. This marks our 3rd consecutive year as aContinue Reading
Firefighters from E171 responded to reports of an entrapped kitten this afternoon. Upon arrival, the kitten was found to be wedged between the wheel well and the engine of a motor vehicle. Firefighters had to disassemble the wheel well to safely extricate the kitten. They have since named him Roscoe.Continue Reading
Irmo Fire District has a new Captain. Irmo Fire Department announced the promotion of Casey Clinkscales from Acting Captain to Captain. Clinkscales began his career with Irmo Fire in 2016. Since his time with the department, he has achieved each promotional rank from Probationary Firefighter, FF1, FF2, FF3, Driver Operator,Continue Reading