DC Fire and EMS Department

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.

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Last week was CPR & AED Awareness Week. DC Fire & EMS was proud to partner with Washington Parks & People, the DC Fire & EMS Foundation, the Washington Commanders, & community partners to introduce a new 24/7 public AED at Marvin Gaye Park in Ward 7. @Commanders @dcfireemsfound

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On Tuesday 6/9/26, Platoon 4 responded to 607 calls, including 455 EMS calls, 99 fire calls, and 53 other calls.

In total, there were 1,191 emergency vehicle responses and 248 patient transports. #DCsBRAVEST

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Did you know?

With major special events impacting the District this summer, @dcfireems plays a major role in keeping people safe at special events across the District.

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Boat Incident: 600 Block of Wharf St SW

35ft vessel

No active fire…minor smoke conditions from engine compartment.

No fuel leakage and no reported injuries

Fire Investigation Unit en route to investigate.

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The @dcfireems Recruitment Division are participating in the @DCGuard1802 Public Safety Career Fair.

Members of the National Guard and public are here to learn about what it takes to #JoinDCsBravest.

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On Monday 6/8/26, Platoon 3 responded to 551 calls, including 423 EMS calls, 82 fire calls, and 46 other calls.

In total, there were 1,018 emergency vehicle responses and 220 patient transports. #DCsBRAVEST

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Update: Working Fire - 3300 Block of Ross PL NW

Fire extinguished and mostly contained to exterior with minor extension to second floor.

No injuries.

Fire Investigators have determined this as an accidental fire.

One adult female/one juvenile female displaced.

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

Working Fire: 3300 Block of Ross Place NW - Two story single family home - Smoke and fire showing from side and rear of home upon arrival.

[DCFD_Poetker @DcfdPoetker]

Since Jan 2025 we have 88 Work Orders for Apparatus Failing to Start. Our new apparatus features the @Harrison_Hydra #HPower battery system and has an emergency jump start feature to assist - also we can monitor live online. We are tackling problems head on to #KeepThemRolling

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On Sunday 6/7/26, Platoon 2 responded to 610 calls, including 501 EMS calls, 88 fire calls, and 21 other calls.

In total, there were 1,171 emergency vehicle responses and 247 patient transports. #DCsBRAVEST

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

Motor Vehicle Collision - 4900 Block of Reservoir Road NW and Canal Road NW.

Two vehicle head on collision.

No extrication.

One adult female transported with non-serious/non-life threatening injuries.

One adult female minor injuries refused treatment/transport.

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Correction; This is indeed the 1000 Block of Monroe Street NW

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Box Alarm: (4:13 pm) 1000 Block of Monroe St NE

Small fire involving decking on 2nd floor balcony of 3 story occupied row house.

No extension of fire to interior of home.

2 residents and 2 cats displaced.

Cause of fire under investigation.

No injuries to report.

[DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management @DC_HSEMA]

.@NWS_BaltWash has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for DC until 8:00PM tonight, meaning thunderstorms are possible this evening.

During storms, remember to:

❌ NEVER drive, walk, or bike on flooded roads
✅ Take caution while commuting
✅ Bring pets inside and secure loose outdoor objects
✅ Follow @AlertDC for updates

Learn more at: https://t.co/9SFUUyDepb #dcwx

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

Motor Vehicle Collision - 4500 Block of Foxhall Road NW

Vehicle into international embassy fence - appears accidental.

One juvenile female driver evaluated and refused treatment/transport.

Scene turned over to @SecretService and @GermanyinUSA.

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

On Thursday 6/4/26, Platoon 3 responded to 628 calls, including 480 EMS calls, 103 fire calls, and 44 other calls.

In total, there were 1,266 emergency vehicle responses and 251 patient transports. #DCsBRAVEST

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

We Saved the Beat with a Community Wellness Day and introduction of a 24/7 publicly available automated external defibrillator adjacent to Marvin Gaye Park.

There is much to celebrate/recognize during #CPRAED Awareness Week.

Together, we can help save lives with CPR/AED use.

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

Box Alarm: 800 Block of Channing Place NE

5 story apartment building.

Small fire in an apartment on 2nd floor out on arrival with no extension to adjacent apartments.

No injuries to report.

Units going in service shortly.

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Box Alarm: 1600 Block of Rosedale Street NE

Smoke and fire showing from the rear of a row home.

Small fire extinguished quickly with no extension to adjacent row homes.

No injuries to report.

Fire investigators en route.

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