Columbia, MO Fire Department

Columbia, MO Fire Department The CFD is a CFAI Accredited agency that proudly serves Columbia, Missouri with courage, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to public service.
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A three-day weekend should end with leftovers—not fire hose across the driveway. 🍳🔥Stay with what you’re cooking and kee...
09/07/2026

A three-day weekend should end with leftovers—not fire hose across the driveway. 🍳🔥Stay with what you’re cooking and keep towels, packaging, and other combustibles away from heat. If grease catches fire, turn off the burner if safe and slide a lid over the pan. Never use water and call 911. Have a safe Labor Day, Columbia!

This Labor Day, CFD honors the people whose work keeps our community moving. Every business opened, home built, child ta...
09/07/2026

This Labor Day, CFD honors the people whose work keeps our community moving. Every business opened, home built, child taught, patient cared for, street maintained, and service delivered represents someone’s skill, time, and commitment. Your work strengthens Columbia and contributes to something larger than any one job or organization. Thank you for what you give to our community and to society.

For 125 years, CFD has shared in that responsibility. Our promise is simple: 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆.

When circumstances exceed what a person or family can manage, you can call us. We will come prepared—not simply to show up, but to bring calm to confusion, order to chaos, and solutions to the worst circumstances imaginable with the right number of the most talented people in the business.
That promise is carried every day by the dedicated people of CFD and by the families who support their service.

To everyone whose labor builds, protects, serves, and sustains Columbia: thank you. We are proud to work alongside you and even prouder to serve you.

On Thursday, Sept. 3 at 10:09 p.m., Columbia Fire Department (CFD) companies were dispatched to a residential structure ...
09/04/2026

On Thursday, Sept. 3 at 10:09 p.m., Columbia Fire Department (CFD) companies were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 1100 block of Pannell Street.

CFD arrived within four minutes to find heavy smoke and flames showing from a two-story residential structure. Firefighters immediately entered the home to simultaneously search for occupants and begin a fire attack. Crews quickly located the fire and began extinguishing the flames as additional companies arrived on scene to establish a water supply from nearby hydrants.

Incident commanders upgraded the response to a second alarm for additional personnel due to the extreme heat throughout the region and the location of the fire due to older architectural features. Throughout the incident, personnel were rotated to a designated location to shorten their work cycles, cool off and focus on hydration. The incident was under control within approximately 35 minutes of CFD arrival.

There were no occupants home at the time of CFD arrival and searches performed by firefighters verified there were no victims.

A total of eight fire companies, four chief officers, one safety captain and two fire marshals with 32 personnel responded to this incident.

The Columbia Fire Marshals Battalion is currently conducting an investigation into the origin and cause of the fire.

**This post has been edited to correct a date error.**

If you saw CFD personnel hanging around in the heat this week, don’t worry—it was intentional.Our rope rescue courses fo...
09/03/2026

If you saw CFD personnel hanging around in the heat this week, don’t worry—it was intentional.
Our rope rescue courses follow a crawl, walk, run model of progression. Members begin with the equipment and fundamental skills, build through repeated hands-on practice, and then perform under time compression and controlled stress.
This is not “do it right once and call it good” training. Our personnel train until they cannot get it wrong. Repetition builds competence. Stress inoculation builds confidence. Together, they create firefighters who can think clearly, communicate effectively, and perform accurately when someone’s life depends on them.
The heat added another layer of realism—and probably removed a few pounds of water weight—but the mission remained the same: build the confidence and capability our community expects and deserves.
Fast. Professional. Capable. That’s your CFD.

When Special Operations Battalion Chief Craig Plassmeyer asked for an office with a better view, this probably wasn’t wh...
09/03/2026

When Special Operations Battalion Chief Craig Plassmeyer asked for an office with a better view, this probably wasn’t what he meant.
High above Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium, BC Plassmeyer is helping prepare and test CFD’s communication systems. In a large, complex venue, reliable and interoperable communications are essential. They allow firefighters, law enforcement, EMS, and our university partners to coordinate quickly when every second matters.
Long before athletes take the field and visitors fill the stands, this behind-the-scenes work helps us prepare to protect everyone who comes through the gates.
The view is impressive. The responsibility is even greater.

It's hot, Columbia!🔥The 'Ber months have arrived, but unfortunately, it doesn't feel like our weather has gotten the mes...
09/01/2026

It's hot, Columbia!🔥

The 'Ber months have arrived, but unfortunately, it doesn't feel like our weather has gotten the message. Columbia and the surrounding areas are currently under a heat advisory until 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, with heat index values up to 106 degrees.

Remember these tips to stay as cool as possible:
• Hydration is key! Drink plenty of fluids and replenish electrolytes if needed.
• Don't forget to apply sunscreen with at least 30 SPF to help keep your skin safe in the sun.
• Never leave children, pets or vulnerable individuals in parked cars.
• Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during midday heat and limit outdoor activities to cooler morning or evening hours when possible.
• Take frequent breaks when outdoors and rest in the shade, a cool area or indoors when possible.
• Know the signs of heat illnesses and call 911 for confusion, fainting, seizures or other signs of heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

As always, call 911 for emergencies or 311 for non-emergencies. Stay cool, CoMo!

Columbia Fire Department crews are currently working a commercial structure fire in the 1000 block of Tiger Avenue.Pleas...
08/31/2026

Columbia Fire Department crews are currently working a commercial structure fire in the 1000 block of Tiger Avenue.

Please avoid the area and allow emergency crews room to operate. Expect traffic delays and emergency vehicles in the area.

At 3:13 p.m., CFD responded to a reported structure fire in the 300 block of South Ninth Street. Firefighters found a sm...
08/26/2026

At 3:13 p.m., CFD responded to a reported structure fire in the 300 block of South Ninth Street. Firefighters found a small but active fire beneath kitchen cabinetry. Crews evacuated the building and quickly extinguished the fire before it could spread. Approximately 25 CFD personnel responded and completed ventilation and overhaul operations to confirm there was no hidden fire extension.
Investigators determined that a power cable for an on-demand water heater had been bent by nearby kitchen appliances. Heat accumulated and ignited the cable. The fire was classified as accidental. No significant fire-related injuries were reported.
This incident is an important reminder to inspect electrical cords behind appliances. Make sure cords are not pinched, sharply bent or exposed to damage. Maintain working smoke alarms and call 911 immediately if you discover smoke or fire. (KMIZ photo)

At 7:53 a.m. on 8/25, CFD responded to a commercial structure fire at 2703 E. Broadway. Employees had safely evacuated a...
08/26/2026

At 7:53 a.m. on 8/25, CFD responded to a commercial structure fire at 2703 E. Broadway. Employees had safely evacuated after discovering smoke inside the Five Guys occupancy. Firefighters deployed hoselines, searched the building and located a working fire in a rooftop HVAC unit. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire before it could extend into the roof structure.
Because multiple businesses share the building, firefighters also searched adjacent occupancies and confirmed that the fire had not spread.
The fire was determined to be accidental. No civilians or firefighters were injured.

Despite a working commercial fire this morning, on-duty CFD Companies welcomed our Elementary School Students to their f...
08/25/2026

Despite a working commercial fire this morning, on-duty CFD Companies welcomed our Elementary School Students to their first day. Congrats CPS and have a safe and fun school year from the CFD!

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