Fire
The Columbia Fire Department, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1998, consists of 40 state-certified volunteer firemen.
Housed in the city's Public Safety Complex, the department currently owns nine pieces of modern fire fighting equipment, including a ladder truck and tank truck.
Department personnel are trained in many areas of emergency services, including emergency rescue and HAZMAT (hazardous materials).
Contact
Fire Chief: Michael Roediger
Tel: 618-281-5151
Office: 618-281-6688 ext. 432