DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

DC Fire and EMS is an all-hazards, emergency response & life-safety agency protecting the Nation's Capital. Tweets and images may be used courtesy @dcfireems. fems.dc.gov Washington, DC Joined February 2009

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DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

7 hours ago

Appreciation post. Truck Company 4 leaving for a run.

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8 hours ago

DC Fire and EMS held its monthly All Hands on Prevention at Engine 11, sharing fire safety tips and installing smoke and CO alarms in the community. A $15,000 AARP Community Challenge Flagship Grant helped fund smoke alarms for DC residents.

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2 days ago

During today's All Hands On Prevention outreach event in Columbia Heights, @AARPDC presented a check for a $15,000 grant from the AARP Community Challenge to expand access to free smoke alarms/improve fire safety for senior residents. Thank you for helping with risk reduction.

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2 days ago

@dcfireems Chief John A. Donnelly, Sr. testified before the House Homeland Security Committee during a hearing examining the evolution of federal/state/local responses to terrorism 25 years after the terrorist attacks of 9/11/2021. Thank you @RepGarbarino for the invitation.

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2 days ago

On Wednesday 9/16/26, Platoon 3 responded to 619 calls, including 480 EMS calls, 106 fire calls, and 33 other calls. In total, there were 1,244 emergency vehicle responses and 240 patient transports.

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2 days ago

Final update: 2nd Alarm Fire - 3700 Block of Suitland Road SE Cause of fire is accidental due to incense burning on porch. Two adults displaced with no need for additional services. Units going through firefighter rehabilitation and going in service shortly.

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2 days ago

2 firefighters transported with non-serious/non-life threatening injuries.

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2 days ago

Update: 2-Alarm Fire - 3700 Block of Suitland Road SE Significant fire extended into home and on roof, all now extinguished. 2nd alarm called due to mayday, firefighter fell into home from roof to attic and self extricated. Mayday cleared. All searches negative.

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2 days ago

Working Fire: 3700 Block of Suitland Road SE Single story home with fire in the rear porch with extension in to interior of home.

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2 days ago

Twenty-five years later, we still remember. We still honor. We still serve. DC Fire and EMS commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 across the DMV—from the Tower Climb and Serve DC Day of Service to special remembrances at Engines 15 & 16.

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3 days ago

No extension to adjacent apartments. 2 adults - 12 cats displaced

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3 days ago

Update: Working Fire - 2000 Block of Fourth Street NE Four story apt. building with smoke showing from the front door. Fire was in first floor apt…all fire extinguished. One adult male evaluated/refused transport. @dcfireems assisted with rescue of multiple cats.

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3 days ago

Working Fire: 2000 Block of 4th Street NE Three story semi-detached home with smoke showing upon arrival. All fire extinguished.

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3 days ago

On Tuesday 9/15/26, Platoon 2 responded to 606 calls, including 450 EMS calls, 115 fire calls, and 41 other calls. In total, there were 1,117 emergency vehicle responses and 251 patient transports.

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DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

4 days ago

@PoPville The firehouse at 2225 M Street NW is temporarily closed while we repair and upgrade the bay floors. Crews are still fully operational and all units remain in service for the community. They are operating from nearby firehouses. We expect the firehouse to reopen by Sept. 23.

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4 days ago

Engine Co. No 1 at 2225 M Street NW is temporarily closed while we repair and upgrade the apparatus bay floors. Crews are still fully operational — all units remain in service and are responding from nearby firehouses. We expect the station to reopen by September 23.

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4 days ago

On Sunday, 9/13/26, @WNCathedral conducted a 25th Anniversary of 9/11 service. Thank you for inviting E28 to be on display and for asking Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly, Sr. to participate in this meaningful and memorable service honoring and remembering the lives lost.

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4 days ago

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4 days ago

Sincere gratitude and appreciation to the @Nationals for dedicating seats in memory of… Battalion Fire Chief Keith Long (LODD) Firefighter Technician Paula Brown Probationary Firefighter Sadia Williams During their annual heroes game, time was given on field in their honor.