Call # 2. 1/12/26

Chimney Fire
475 State St, Rush Twp

Engine Rescue 13 and Columbia Volunteer Fire Company Truck 22 just cleared a chimney fire. Initial call was reported as sparks from the chimney. Upon arrival of Engine Rescue 13, smoke was visible from the chimney with a strong smell of burning. Crew found no extension into the residence and Truck 22 performed a weight drop and chimney sweep ... (Full Story & Photos)

As we enter the new year, our annual subscription drive for 2026 has taken effect. We encourage all eligible individuals and businesses to participate by submitting their membership applications. Our ambulance service offers third-party billing, where we directly bill your health insurance provider for reimbursement in the event of transportation to a hospital. However, insurance companies often cover ... (Full Story & Photos)

The year 2025 was a positive one for our ambulance service. We received a grant to replace our aging roof and flooring and also installed a new door entry system to enhance facility security. Furthermore, we upgraded our heating system to mini-split electric HVAC units. Our service maintained adequate staffing for both units during the Columbia Fire Company's 4th of July Celebration, the annual Mountain ... (Full Story & Photos)

We extend our warmest wishes to all for a safe, healthy, and prosperous new year. We appreciate the trust you have placed in us to protect and care for you, your family, friends, pets, and property, and we remain committed to serving you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We had another successful year and it is all because of you! Without the amazing community support, we would not be ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine Rescue 13 attended the Wreaths Across America escort. It is an honor and privilege to participate in this each year, paying tribute to our fallen veterans.... (Full Story & Photos)

Merry Christmas from the Santa run crew! It was cold and snowy, but we all had a blast! See you all next year on December 12, 2026!... (Full Story & Photos)

Today, 4 Chiefs attended a Man vs. Machinery rescue class instructed by P.L. Vulcan Fire Training Concepts LLC. This dealt with techniques rarely taught elsewhere and rare incidents to our area but highly possible. It involved removing people impaled on fence posts, impaled with pipes through windshields, lifting cars with ladders, removing hands from grinders, and special ring removals such as titanium ... (Full Story & Photos)

Call # 86. 12/9/25.
FD Box: 22A
Fire-Dwelling Fire
94 LINGLE ST, OSCEOLA MILLS BORO
Engine Rescue 13 was alerted to assist the Columbia Volunteer Fire Company with a reported dwelling fire on Lingle St in the Borough of Osceola Mills. Chief 13-3 who was in the area at our Osceola Mills EMS station arrived on scene quickly and reported a working fire of the rear porch running up the dwelling. Chief ... (Full Story & Photos)