COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia-Richland Fire Department says it needs major investments over the next 15 years to renovate and replace aging fire stations across Richland County and Columbia.
The fire department is also pushing for improved communication between city and county leaders on maintenance and funding needs.
During a recent fire committee meeting with city and county officials, department leaders outlined both short-term and long-term priorities, including multimillion-dollar renovations to improve fire station conditions and modernize equipment…