The FFA offers our congratulations to Vito Maggiolo on his retirement from the District of Columbia Fire & EMS Department’s Public Information Office. We will still see Vito as he has returned to the FFA as an active member.
Our dedicated members of the FFA serving #DCsBravest and all other attendees at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial today. Photos by FFA President Charlie Lewis.
Our members spent part of the day washing the canteen unit getting it ready for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday. Photo by FFA Member Steven Bobys.
FFA Members met today at DCFD 5 Engine where our canteen unit is housed and held in-service training led by our COFO Shawn Plummer. Photos by FFA Member Steve Bobys & DC Fire & EMS.
Yesterday we had the privilege of welcoming fire cadets from Portland Washington area. They visited our museum at Engine 3 and a up close look at Rescue Squad 1. Photos by FFA member Marc Lippman.
It’s that time of the month. Our museum is open the 2nd Sunday of every month. 11am to 4pm. Stop in see our exhibits and displays, learn about the rich history of the DCFD.
The Friendship Fire Association was honored to serve at Battalion Fire Chief Keith Long’s service yesterday. Photos by FFA Member Steve Lichtman & FFA Member Marc Lippman
The calls keep coming for DC Fire & EMS and the FFA is there to support #DCBravest. We responded on 2/17 to the 2500 blk of Pennsylvania Ave., SE. Photos by FFA Member Danny Johnson
Our Canteen Unit had another busy Sunday. Just before 1am we responded on the 2nd Alarm in the 3400 blk of 24th St., SE. Sunday afternoon we responded on the brush fire in the 4000 blk of Davidson Pl., NW.
The Friendship Fire Association offers our deepest condolences on the Line of Duty passing of Battalion Fire Chief Keith T. Long, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.