Dutch Fork Fire Rescue/Columbia FD 20/21

🚨Incident Alert🚨

This morning Dutch Fork Fire Crews, responded to the first call in the new Monroe Preserve Subdivision (Mt. Vernon Church Rd/Broad River Rd) for a reported structure fire. 🔥🏡

Smoke was reported en route and upon arriving on scene it was found to be a fire on the exterior of one of the new builds. It was quickly extingused and contained.

Cause of the fire was determined to be an issue between the gas meter and exterior tankless hot water heater.

Thanks to our volunteers, Engine 20 was able to respond fully staffed and ready to go to work.🚒

🚨2/1/26 Incident Updates🚨

Earlier this afternoon, Dutch Fork Fire Rescue units were dispatched to a working structure fire in the Ashford Subdivision. Crews were just about to clear an alarm on Shady Grove Road when the initial dispatch was received.

Due to units already being committed, Irmo Fire District responded immediately to assist through mutual aid. Upon arrival, fire was visible coming through the roof, with a collapse reported in the garage area. Crews worked quickly to bring the incident under control. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

We appreciate the strong teamwork and coordination alongside other Columbia Fire Department (SC) stations and Irmo Fire Departement during this incident.

At the same time, a motor vehicle accident with entrapment was dispatched on Kennerly Road within our first-due area. Other units from Columbia Fire rapidly covered our district, responding with Rescue 1, Engine 1, and Ladder 7 to ensure continued protection of our community. Patients were transported by RCEMS.

Additionally, Dutch Fork Fire Rescue volunteers not assigned to the Fire or MVA staffed the station and responded to multiple medical calls during this period, ensuring uninterrupted service.

This incident highlights the importance of mutual aid, teamwork, and dedicated volunteers working together to serve our community. Thank you to all agencies and personnel involved.

Wait a minute…. Are we considered the Northern Midlands? I know a lot them have moved down…..KIDDING KIDDING!!

In all seriousness, you are welcome to start entering panic mode now. ❄️☃️🏂🎿🌨️🏔️🪏⛷️

Did you know we actually have snow chains?

Happy Birthday to Dutch Fork Fires own William (Mayor of Ballentine) Lynch. Up early staying in shape and always ready to serve the community he lives in and loves.

Way to BRING IT Lynch…..