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Engine 17 from
@BrooklandBridge
joined their neighbors at the Brookland Union Baptist Church annual Great Brookland Yards Sale. Every day is a community day.
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There was a special treat in store for little Johnny on his 4th birthday when Engine 11 from Columbia Heights dropped by to help him celebrate. Every day is a community day.
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Heads up, DC! On Saturday, May 11, 2024, a flyover involving multiple aircraft will take place over the National Mall, between 12:00pm and 1:00pm. During that time, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will be under a ground stop. There is no cause for alarm.
Many thanks to
@dcfireems
being such an amazing host! Four days of knowledge exchange and conversations but also insights into D.C. and the fireservice.
Platoon 4 responded to 590 calls on May 10th-11th. There were 188 critical and 288 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 114 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies.
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Engine 24 from
@petworthdcnews
attended a senior event sponsored by
@DACL_DC
at Capitol Commons on 13th Street NW. Firefighters got to meet senior neighbors and provide them with blood pressure and glucose testing. Every day is a community day.
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This past week DC Fire and EMS celebrated the Administrative Professionals of the Department, who play a vital behind the scenes role in the running of our agency. To all of our Administrative Professionals, we salute you!
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Update structural investigation rear 600 E St NW. The area involved is brick veneer only. Main structure not involved. Area is well fenced off and there is no threat to any adjacent structures. Inspector from
@DC_DOB
on scene. Fire and EMS clearing the scene.
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Structural investigation rear 600 E St NW. Wall appears to be bowed out on lower level of hi-rise structure that appears to be vacant. Collapse team and Special Ops Chief conducting an initial evaluation. There are no injuries. Dispatched at 4:08 PM.
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This week, DC hosted the 1st ever World Fire Congress featuring Fire & EMS leaders from 56 different countries. Chief Donnelly &
@dcfireems
ambassadors helped welcome these leaders, explaining how we work, sharing information, & touring DC and our facilities.
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UPDATE: DC Water has lifted the boil water advisory after tests confirmed drinking water meets all water quality safety standards. All customers in the impact area can use tap water for all purposes. Please follow the instructions in the full notice at
On Saturday, May 11, 2024, a flyover involving multiple aircraft will take place over the National Mall, between 12:00pm and 1:00pm. During that time, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport will be under a ground stop. For more information, visit .
Platoon 3 responded to 560 calls on May 9th-10th. There were 169 critical and 262 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 129 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies.
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