DC Fire & EMS Chief

Flags, badges, and coins have been given to the families of Lt. Robert J. Heaney and Technician Stephen W. Shipp, Jr. at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony in Emmitsburg, MD. As our Nation pauses and they are honored and remembered, we will never forget them.

These dedicated volunteers are always there for #DCsBravest

As Lt. Robert J. Heaney and Technician Stephen W. Shipp, Jr. will be honored and remembered this weekend, we will always remember #DCsBravest who died in the line of duty and inscribed on the plaques at the memorial in Emmitsburg, MD and those who perished prior to 1981.

We proudly recognize and extend our sincere gratitude to Lew Raeder for 23 years of exemplary service. His dedication, professionalism, and enduring contributions have made a lasting impact on our organization.

DC’s Bravest were out in force at Truck Touch 26 at RFK Lot 8. Engine 8, Truck 10 and Foam Unit 2 were on display, Hands Only CPR was being taught, and a fire safety information table provided life saving information from #DCsBravest.

Attention to every detail. Clean, prepared, ready. This Engine Company answers over 5,000 runs a year—one of the busiest in @dcfireems—yet their standard never slips. Readiness isn’t occasional, it’s constant. Serving our neighborhoods with discipline and pride. #WeAreDC

“The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial is dedicated to the memory of all career and volunteer firefighters who have died in the line of duty and is a tribute to the current and future firefighters who carry on the noble tradition of unselfish service to their communities.”

This week at PSJ ✅ MPD collected 226lbs of unused and expired medications across the District during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day ✅ HSEMA joined 150 regional partners at the region’s Short Term Recovery Seminar ✅ DMPSJ agencies participated in denim day

This week, OUC welcomed the @DCPoliceDept's Youth Advisory Board, offering members insight into public safety and agency collaboration in the District.

Box Alarm update corrected location 100 block G St SW. Fire confined to 3rd floor apartment and now under control with no further extension. No reported injuries. Fire investigators and air unit requested. #DCsBravest

Engine 29 and Truck 5 in Palisades recently hosted approximately 20 children from The River School at their firehouse. The young ones got to meet their local firefighters and learn what they do. Every day is a community day for #DCsBravest

With extended lead times across the industry for new fire apparatus, the District is leveraging our vendors to assist in the recapitalization investment of current apparatus. This project includes major mechanical repairs/refurbishment of critical systems such as aerial ladders.

Deputy Chief Thomas Chenworth & Firefighter Jeffrey Lenard presented at the Geospatial World Forum in Amsterdam, highlighting world-leading, cutting-edge geospatial systems created in-house to support daily operations & manage major incidents, such as the mid-air collision.

Promotion Ceremony at the quarters of Engine 28 and Truck 14 in Cleveland Park for recently promoted Sergeant Renarday Hughes. Sergeant Hughes was presented with a helmet shield and cap badge denoting his new rank. Congratulations from #DCsBravest

Quick work by DC’s Bravest prevented the fire from extending to vessels moored on either side of the burning boat. nbcwashington.com/news/local/fir…

Additional images from the boat fire at James Creek Marina. #DCsBravest

#ThrowbackThursday A Five Alarm equivalent fire badly damaged Building 72 at the Anacostia Naval Station on June 19th, 1983. #DCsBravest