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1269 - The number of civilian fire deaths recorded to date in 2009 according to the United States Fire Administration.
Significant, Multiple-Fatality Fires
Open Burning Permit Information for the General Public
Open Burning Information for Contractors Conducting Land Clearing Operations
The Columbia Fire Department is rated as an ISO Class 2 Department
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ratings affect the community and insurance rates, click the ISO logo.
Welcome to the Columbia, Missouri Fire Department's official web site. Columbia is a quality city that has been rated as one of the best places in which to live, work, raise a family and retire. Whether you are a resident, a business friend, a visitor or just curious about our Fire Department, we invite you to explore our web site to discover what makes us a quality department. The Columbia Fire Department is rated as an ISO Class 2 fire department.
Fire Chief William H. Markgraf
Deputy Fire Chief Charles P. Witt
Learn more about this fire safety campaign by clicking here. 
The next meeting of the Building Codes Commission subcommittee to review the 2009 International Fire Code will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 5:00 PM in the meeting room of the Office of Protective Inspections located on the 2nd floor of the Boone Building at 701 E Broadway. Design professionals, contractors, and the public are invited and encouraged to attend.
The number of multiple fatality fires, defined as a fire in which three or more people die, is starting to rise again with the home heating season kicking off. Click the link in the right purple margin titled "Significant Multiple Fatality Fires" to see the latest statistics, press releases, and causes of these deadly fires.
United States Fire Administration Releases Multiple Fatality Fire Report
10-21-2009 Cares Enough to Wear Pink Campaign press release
Heating your home with alternative devices such as space heaters, fire places and woodstoves can be dangerous - use alternative heating devices safely by following manufactures installation instructions and using the appliances according to all manufactures guidelines. Learn more . .
Did you know that 50 percent of child fire deaths affect those under the age of 5? Escaping from a fire can be difficult for very young children because they generally lack the motor skills and mental capabilities needed to quickly escape a burning building. Learn more . .
Every year college and university students experience a growing number of fire-related emergencies. There are several causes for these fires, however most are due to a general lack of knowledge about fire safety and prevention. Learn more . . .
Smoke alarms save lives - there is no question about that. So why don't more people have working smoke alarms in their homes? Perhaps in these tough economic times they simply can't afford one. If you or someone you know who lives in Columbia needs a smoke alarm and can not afford one, call us at 573-874-7556 and we'll send fire fighters out to install free smoke alarms. We'll teach you how to test it and care for it and provide you with information you need to create a family fire escape plan.
We've partnered with the Columbia Professional Fire Fighters Local 1055 to ensure funding for this important project. We're working together to keep you, our customer, safe.
A message from the U.S. Fire Administration about smoke alarms.
Recent articles have placed some doubt that smoke alarms awaken children and some adults in the event of a fire in the home. While more research is needed to determine the facts surrounding these claims be assured of one thing -WORKING SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES!
Fire sprinkler systems are valuable life safety devices which are common in commercial buildings such as schools, shopping malls, office buildings, and warehouses. However residential fire sprinklers are being promoted by the fire service as a way to reduce the loss of life due to fire in the one building we all like to feel the safest in - our home. On average, over 2,800 people die in fire each year in their own home or apartment. Learn more about fire sprinklers by clicking on the links below or by calling us at 573-874-7556.
Review the latest planning tips from the Department of Homeland Security.
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