Columbia Fire & Rescue
Coverage of Columbia Fire & Rescue in the Nexus archive.
- Firefighters contain structure fire in Columbia
Firefighters in Columbia, Tennessee, responded to a structure fire on Thursday night at the 300 block of East James Campbell Boulevard. The fire was contained and extinguished, leading to the reopening of the road just after midnight. Road closures were implemented during the operation to allow fire apparatus access.
- Tenn. family sues builder, contractors after Christmas house fire they say was preventable
A Tennessee family sued multiple companies, including a builder and contractors, after a Christmas house fire they claim resulted from unresolved electrical and HVAC hazards. The lawsuit alleges the fire destroyed their home and belongings in December 2025, with prior resident and official reports of hazards like melted disconnect boxes and missing inspection records. The builder denied negligence, stating required inspections were completed.
- Columbia adds tactical police vehicle, new fire engine to strengthen emergency response
The City of Columbia, Tennessee, is investing over $1 million in new police and fire equipment, including a Ford Transit 350 HD 4x4 tactical van for SWAT operations and a 2026 KME fire engine to replace aging apparatus. The tactical van was funded by Tennessee’s Violent Crime Intervention Fund Grant, while the fire engine was chosen for cost efficiency and faster delivery compared to custom models.