Columbus Division of Fire

The Columbus Division of Fire (CFD) provides fire protection and emergency medical services to Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus Division of Fire
Operational area
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CityColumbus
Address3639 Parsons Avenue
Agency overview
Established1822
Fire chiefJeffrey Happ (interim)[1]
Facilities and equipment
Battalions7
Stations35[2]
Website
columbus.gov/public-safety/fire/

The department operates 35 stations; the newest station opened March 2020.[2] The stations are divided into seven battalions.[3] The Columbus Division of Fire oversees 35 engine companies, 16 ladder companies, 5 rescue companies, and 40 EMS transport vehicles as well as several special units and reserve apparatus. It is staffed by a minimum of 292 personnel during daytime hours (first 12 hours) and 331 during nighttime hours (second 12 hours).[4] The department also oversees 39 medic companies.[3] There are 1,592 uniformed and 70 civilian professionals serving the citizens of Columbus, Ohio.[5]

The department is accredited by the Committee on Fire Accreditation International, granted in 2007. It is the second-largest fire department with the accreditation.[6]

The Division of Fire was created in 1822, and was known as the Columbus Fire Department.[7]

  • Union Station Engine House (Stations 1 and 9)
  • Former (left) and current (right) Station 10

See also

References
  1. Clay, Jarrod (May 27, 2020). "Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther appoints interim fire chief". WSYX.
  2. Woods, Jim. "New Station 35 to cut response times for Far East Side residents, improve firefighter safety". The Columbus Dispatch.
  3. "Columbus Division of Fire Annual Report 2018" (PDF). Columbus Division of Fire. 2018. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  4. "Emergency Services Bureau". www.columbus.gov.
  5. "Columbus, Ohio Division of Fire Annual Report 2019" (PDF).
  6. "Accreditation Page". www.columbus.gov.
  7. Lee, Alfred Emory (1892). History of the City of Columbus, Capital of Ohio. Munsell & Company.


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