UPDATE: The scene has been stabilized and the shelter in place recommendation has been lifted. Thank you to our community and partners for allowing our Hazmat teams to work safely on scene.
Columbus OH Fire
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Columbus OH Fire
@ColsFire
Welcome to the official Twitter account for the City of Columbus Division of Fire.
- Our Hazmat teams are evaluating a scene at River Street and N Souder Avenue. Residents are being advised to shelter in place who live within the boundaries of 315 to the East; Dublin Road to the North; West Broad Street to the South and Hartford Street to the West.
- Join our team! We’re seeking an energetic and self-motivated person to serve as the Assistant Director of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for the Department of Public Safety. To apply: bit.ly/41YLbnS #NowHiring #PublicSafety #ColumbusJobs #Columbus #EEO
- ⚠️ALERT ⚠️ Due to Columbus fire crews working at an emergency scene, we are asking everyone to avoid the area of Norton and Sullivant on the west side.
- ⚠️9/22 Update for the Alum Creek Fire ⚠️ Crews will be methodically separating debris today and looking for hot spots and small fires. Air Monitoring will continue today throughout the process. Road closures are still in place currently.
- ⚠️9/21 evening update for the Alum Creek Fire⚠️ Progress has been made, but a small amount of material is still being extinguished. Crews will proceed to put this fire out tonight. There is no concern with air readings in the area around the fire.
- ⚠️IMPORTANT UPDATE ⚠️ We are continuing to monitor the air. Winds have shifted and while our monitors aren’t picking up anything hazardous, the smoke can still be irritating to those with breathing or health problems. If you have health issues, please stay inside.
- CFD is on the scene of a 3 alarm fire at a recycling plant located at the cross roads of Alum Creek Drive and Refugee Road. Our monitors are not picking up any hazardous conditions in the area. However, those individuals that have respiratory health issues should stay inside.
- Columbus OH Fire reposted
Happy Father’s Day to the amazing dads of @ColumbusSafety! Your dedication to family and community is inspiring. Thank you for all you do! Watch the full video: youtu.be/J69oi2qaapg #FathersDay #Columbus #PublicSafety @ColumbusPolice @ColsFire @ColumbusGov
00:00 - We are so proud and grateful to serve this amazing community! Celebrating “614” day!!
- Columbus OH Fire repostedTo all the moms who wear a badge by day and a cape by night, happy #MothersDay! Your courage, strength and love make the world a safer and better place. Watch the full video on #YouTube: youtu.be/CbUwMof6ckQ #Columbus #PublicSafety @ColsFire @ColumbusPolice @ColumbusGov
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