Columbia Area Fire District

05/20/2026

We are excited to bring the foam party back to the Brown County Fair this year! See you Thursday and Saturday of the fair!

Foam Party Fun! This fun event was new in 2025 and will be back again this year in the Avera Kids' Zone. Get ready to dance, laugh, and play in the mountains of foam. Kids can cool off and burn off some energy in this bubbly experience that's sure to become a fair favorite.

A huge THANK YOU to the Columbia Fire Department for this awesome new attraction! 🚒👏🏻

Bring the kids and get ready for some foamy fun at the fair! Find this attraction Thursday and Saturday of Fair Week from 1pm-3pm.

04/28/2026

Come see us at the foam party this year at The Brown County Fair

04/23/2026

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

Tonight we officially moved into the new station!

01/13/2026

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Brian Nietert (COWBOY), a brave firefighter who endured a prolonged and challenging battle with cancer, ultimately passing away on January 10th, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. A celebration of his life will be held on January 16th, 2026, at Paetznick-Garness Funeral Home in Groton, with visitation from 5-7 pm, followed by a funeral service at St. Elisabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Groton on Saturday at 10:30 am. Though his time with us was cut short, his legacy will live on, and he will continue to watch over us as our guardian angel. May he rest in peace, knowing his fellow firefighters will carry on his work.

05/10/2025

03/01/2025

We would like to thank Aberdeen Rural, Groton Fire , Claremont Fire , Aberdeen Fire and Rescue,BCEM, BC3 and BCSO for all the assistance today. Without our mutual aid partners, the fire we had in Columbia today especially with the winds could have been a lot worse . We would also like to thank Karen’s Bar and Grill for the food and refreshments.