COLUMBIA COUNTY, FL — February 18th — Columbia County Fire Rescue commended the Columbia County Sheriff's Office Information Technology Department for its continuous assistance with emergency operations. According to officials, the relationship is critical to ensuring reliable communications and technology for first responders. When an emergency call is made, essential incident information is sent instantly to fire apparatus via the Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. The technology delivers real-time updates, mapping, and routing information, allowing staff to respond promptly and safely.