In 2025, West Columbia Fire Department Firefighters answered the call every day—delivering rapid, professional emergency response while continuing to raise the standard of service for our community.

2025 Incident Snapshot

• • Fire: 1,623
• • Medical/Rescue: 2,317
• • Other Calls: 631
• • Total Incidents: 4,571

Operational Highlights

• • Structure Fires: 167
• • Technical Rescues: 14

• Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) achieved in approximately 40% of Cardiac Arrest Patients

**ROSC = Return of Spontaneous Circulation — restoration of a sustainable heartbeat after cardiac arrest.

Response Performance

• • Average Turnout Time: 1:03
• • Average Runs Per Day: 17
• • Average Requests for Service Per Day: 13

Behind every number is a call for help, a life impacted, and a team of professionals ready to respond.

Thank you to our firefighters, city leadership, and our response & community partners for your continued support.