Columbus Division of Fire

Cities Have Different Rules Governing Firefighter Speeding

Jim Letizia and Associated Press — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:29:07 +0000

An internal investigation shows several Columbus fire officials hit speeds over 100 miles per hour going to emergencies this year, raising questions about public safety.

Man Rescued From Burning South Columbus Home

Jim Letizia — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:24:04 +0000

Columbus fire officials are searching for the cause of a South side house fire that broke out early this morning.

Boy Injured After Setting House On Fire

Jim Letizia — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:04:41 +0000

An 8-year-old Columbus boy is in the hospital after setting a South Hamilton Road home on fire yesterday.

No Charges For Leaving Bottles Of Chemicals Outside An Aparment

Jim Letizia — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:56:11 +0000

Columbus Fire investigators say the person who left unmarked bottles of chemicals outside a Northwest side apartment will not face criminal charges.

Power Saw Sparks Auto Dealership Fire

Jim Letizia — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:48:10 +0000

No injuries are reported out of a fire at an automobile dealership on Sawmill Road on Thursday.

Fires Damage Two Local Homes

Jim Letizia — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:33:47 +0000

Columbus fire officials say arson is the cause of a blaze at a vacant duplex on South Eureka Avenue early this morning.

CDF Offers New App

Jim Letizia — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:29:40 +0000

The Columbus Division of Fire has a new cell phone app that sends text alerts to CPR-certified subscribers when someone is having a heart attack.

More Medics Hitting Columbus Streets

Jim Letizia — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:27:53 +0000

The Columbus Division of Fire says there will be more paramedics on duty when the community needs them most.

Fire Investigator Allegedly In Road Rage Incident

Jim Letizia — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:58:18 +0000

A Columbus arson investigator is on administrative duty after an alleged road rage incident.

Arson Fire Damages Two Homes

Jim Letizia — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:31:39 +0000

Columbus Fire officials say a vacant house fire on the west side is a case of arson.