DC Fire and EMS Department

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the District until 9:00 PM today, July 18. Heavy rain, large hail, tornadoes and flooding are possible. Take time to prepare: visit ready.dc.gov. #dcwx

[AlertDC] Code Orange Air Quality for DC on Saturday, 7/18. Outdoor air quality is unhealthy for at-risk groups, including seniors, kids, and people with medical conditions. Limit time outside. Consider wearing a mask. airnow.gov

DC is under an Extreme Heat Alert until Sunday, July 19 at 8:00 AM. Daytime temperatures will feel like 105°F or hotter. Overnight temperatures may feel like 80°F or hotter. Limit time outside if possible. Drink lots of water and look out for signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion, like dizziness and nausea. Check on neighbors and pets. Call 9-1-1 if you or a neighbor need help. Visit heat.dc.gov for more information, including free places to keep cool.

30+ Interns have joined @dcfireems this summer. By learning alongside Firefighters, Paramedics, EMTs, educators, and other professionals, students gain a firsthand understanding of how our Department works together to protect and strengthen our community.

Code Purple Air Quality Alert. When air quality is unhealthy, DC Health encourages everyone—especially children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with asthma, heart disease, or other respiratory conditions—to take steps to stay safe: dchealth.dc.gov/air-quality-an…

Congratulations to the 2026 EWTL & ELTL graduates! Your dedication, leadership, and growth are shaping the future of DC Fire and EMS. #DCsBravest

Things to know about air quality in DC (7/17): 1. We’re currently in Code Purple. 2. We're advising sensitive groups to stay indoors as much as possible and all other groups to limit both time outside and to avoid heavy exertion activities. If you must go outside, wear a mask. 3. All DC Gov outdoor activities cancelled; outdoor pools and spray parks are closed.

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires will continue today. Air quality is expected to worsen, with very unhealthy conditions. Stay indoors if you can. Please check on your neighbors, especially seniors and anyone with underlying health conditions. Visit airnow.gov

Today’s air quality is Code Purple, which means air pollution is unhealthy for the general public, and especially sensitive groups, including children, older adults and people with heart or lung disease. Sensitive groups should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion. The advisory is partially due to incoming wildfire smoke combined with the area’s ozone levels. Visit airnow.gov to stay up to date on air quality changes.

A Code Purple air quality alert has been issued for DC. During a Code Purple alert, the risk of health effects is increased for everyone. DC HSEMA is monitoring the impact of Canadian wildfire smoke on the region. Check airnow.gov/dc for air quality updates. Limit time outside during periods of poor air quality.

A weak front dropping south this eve has turned the winds to the northwest pushing more Canadian wildfire smoke into the region. This is evident by a camp fire smell, lowering visibilities, & poor air quality which is expected through Friday. Alerts at: weather.gov/lwx.

The District is under a Yellow air quality index advisory. Code Yellow means air pollution may be unhealthy for highly sensitive groups, including children, older adults and people with heart or lung disease. The advisory is partially due to incoming wildfire smoke combined with the area’s ozone levels. Visit airnow.gov to stay up to date on air quality changes.

Remaining hazy & hot through this eve. Expect more Canadian wildfire smoke to overspread the area leading to a camp fire smell in the air & some visibility reductions overnight-Friday. An iso. t-storm is also possible, especially over northeast MD this aft/eve..

During this extreme heat, learn how to stay cool… *Limit time outdoors especially in the afternoon and early evening *Spend time in the AC and shade The District offers free cooling centers. Visit heat.dc.gov for more information.

DC is under a Heat Alert until Friday, July 17 at 8:00 AM. Temperatures will feel like 95°F or hotter. You can beat the heat by: ✅ Staying in air-conditioned or shaded areas. ✅ Taking frequent breaks while working outside. ✅ Drinking plenty of water, even if you don't feel thirsty. Visit heat.dc.gov for more information, including free places to keep cool.

Beat the Heat, DC! Take care of yourself and your loved ones during heatwaves. 💧 Drink plenty of water, even if you don't feel thirsty. 🏬 Take breaks in air conditioning - find free places to keep cool at heat.dc.gov. 🌇 Spend time outside when it's cooler, in the morning and the evening. 📞 Check on loved ones and neighbors. Don’t forget pets! Learn more: heat.dc.gov #dcwx

Learn more about who is most at risk for heat related illnesses Visit heat.dc.gov for more information.

On Tuesday 7/14/26, Platoon 3 responded to 630 calls, including 482 EMS calls, 107 fire calls, and 41 other calls. In total, there were 1,222 emergency vehicle responses and 265 patient transports.

DC is under an Extreme Heat Alert until Thursday, July 16 at 8:00 AM. Daytime temperatures will feel like 105°F or hotter. Overnight temperatures may feel like 80°F or hotter. Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

DC is under an Extreme Heat Alert until Thursday, July 16 at 8:00 AM. Daytime temperatures will feel like 105°F or hotter. Overnight temperatures may feel like 80°F or hotter. Limit time outside if possible. Drink lots of water and look out for signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion, like dizziness and nausea. Check on neighbors and pets. Call 9-1-1 if you or a neighbor need help. Visit heat.dc.gov for more information, including free places to keep cool.