CRFD Firefighters Honored with Promotions and New Badges

COLUMBIA, SC – Surrounded by proud families, friends, and fellow first responders, more than 50 members of the Columbia-Richland Fire Department (CRFD) were honored for their recent promotions during a special ceremony held May 21 at CRFD headquarters.

Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins led the event, presenting new badges to:

  • 22 senior firefighters

  • 17 engineers

  • 7 fire captains

  • 3 battalion chiefs

  • 2 divisional chiefs

In addition, the department recognized its newly appointed chief of training, chief of fire planning and compliance, and three deputy fire marshals.