Fire Department · Volunteer
Columbia Fire Protection District
Columbia, IL · Monroe County
The Columbia Fire Protection District's mission is to protect the lives and property of the residents of Columbia, Illinois. Its dedicated 42-member department accomplishes this through continued training in fire suppression, hazardous-materials response, and rescue operations, while providing community education in fire safety.
The district is led by a Fire Chief who serves as Incident Commander, supported by a 1st Assistant Chief (training officer) and a 2nd Assistant Chief (equipment maintenance). It hires part-time paramedics.
MissionTo protect the lives and property of the residents of our community.
Columbia hires part-time paramedics.
How large is the Columbia Fire Protection District?
A dedicated 42-member department serving Columbia, Illinois.
What services does the district provide?
Fire suppression, hazardous-materials response, rescue operations, and community fire-safety education.