KFRU Business Spotlight -- February 7th & 8th, 2026.  Columbia Fire Department Chief Brian Schaeffer joins us this week to talk about the latest at CFD.  Recently, a new recruit class of 13 graduated. Some moved on to their EMT training while the rest moved into their new assignments across the city.  Chief Schaeffer also explained a recent change in policy and procedure -- passed by the City council at their last meeting -- that aligns leadership responsibilities for emergency management to the Boone County Office of Emergency Management.  This move make the emergency management process more effective and efficient.

KFRU Business Spotlight -- February 7th &amp; 8th, 2026.&nbsp; Columbia Fire Department Chief Brian Schaeffer joins us this week to talk about the latest at CFD.&nbsp; Recently, a new recruit class of 13 graduated. Some moved on to their EMT training while the rest moved into their new assignments across the city.&nbsp; Chief Schaeffer also explained a recent change in policy and procedure -- passed by the City council at their last meeting -- that aligns leadership responsibilities for emergency management to the Boone County Office of Emergency Management.&nbsp; This move make the emergency management process more effective and efficient.

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Brian Schaeffer, Fire Chief.  Columbia Fire Department.  New recruit class of 13.  City Council approves new policy to align with the Boone County Office of Emergency Management.  Station/apparatus update.

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