Roy J. Ward

Dad. Boston raised. Washington, DC is home. Cape Cod summers. Deputy Fire Chief. MPA. Hockey player and coach. Tweets are mine.

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

UPDATE: Box alarm 1700 Bl. Tobias Dr. SE
A parked Ice Cream truck was fully engulfed. Quickly extinguished. No extension.

No injuries. Fire investigators in route.

[DC Police Department @DCPoliceDept]

Critical #MissingPerson 16-year-old Stephanie Umana Campos who was last seen in the 6000 block of North Capitol Street, NW, on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Have info? Call [phone] / text 50411

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

Today, on DC Firefighter Memorial Day, we honor the brave men & women who made the ultimate sacrifice. Since 1915, we have gathered to remember their courage, dedication, and service. At Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, we ring the bell, bow our heads, and honor their legacy.

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

#DCsBravest express deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Firefighter Robert T. Kilduff of @BostonFire who was tragically killed in the line of duty last night at a 3 alarm fire.

#NeverForget

[Boston Fire Dept. @BostonFire]

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Robert T. Kilduff who tragically killed in the line of duty tonight at a 3 alarm fire on Treadway Road. May he rest in peace and always be remembered.

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

Today, Assistant Fire Chief Daniel McCoy hangs up his helmet for the final time as one of #DCsBravest.

For nearly three decades, Chief McCoy has served the residents and visitors of the District with professionalism, determination and collaboration.

Thank you Chief McCoy.

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

Youth opportunity!

We know many DC young people take up babysitting gigs—especially during the summer months—and we want them to have everything they need to succeed.

Help spread the word: @dcfireems is hosting a free Babysitting and Child Safety Training for youth ages 12-17.

[New York Islanders @NYIslanders]

#Isles defenseman Matthew Schaefer and the Islanders Children’s Foundation are partnering with @NorthwellHealth to create a child support center named in memory of Schaefer’s late mother, Jennifer.

As part of the partnership, the Islanders Children’s Foundation is donating $150,000 towards the Jennifer Schaefer Child Support Center, located at the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center in New Hyde Park, which will provide a dedicated space for children while their parent undergoes cancer treatment.

Read more: https://t.co/L0f94pd9JS

[Roy J. Ward @TheWardsofDC]

@FDNY1810 @PeabodyFire925 I was waiting for your tour to finish. Congrats on retirement. Well deserved. Looking forward to hearing what the next chapter is.

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

Update 2 Alarm Fire 1700 block 1st St NW. Continuing to open up and extinguish numerous hotspots. Had considerable fire in 2 houses with some extension to 2 others. 3 civilians being evaluated for non life threatening conditions. #DCsBravest

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

Update 2 Alarm Fire 1700 block 1st St NW. Interior attack in progress on both 2 story dwellings. Fire rear porches knocked down and rear porch of fire building collapsed. Bulk of fire knocked down. #DCsBravest

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

2 Alarm Fire 1700 block 1st St NW. Fire involving rear porches that extended inside to 2 row houses . 20 units & 100 personnel operating. #DCsBravest

[Michael Dewan @FDNY1810]

For the final time, after almost 32 years on the job and over 22 years at Engine 5...
Proudly protecting the fine citizens of South Peabody for the next 24 hours.
"The show is over, close the storybook,
There will be no encore..."
@PeabodyFire925

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

Today, we're celebrating International Firefighters' Day in Washington, DC.

Our @dcfireems teams are critical to the safety of our residents—and every day, they show us why we call them DC's Bravest.

Thank you for your service and for your bravery, DC firefighters!

[Washington Capitals @Capitals]

This month, the Capitals and @MESFire partnered with DC Fire Hockey for their annual first responders hockey tournament.

In support of the DC Firefighters Burn Foundation, our Alumni Association donated $15,000 to help burn survivors and those who care for them across the DMV.

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

Update: Box Alarm - 3400 Minnesota Avenue SE - All visible fire extinguished from 2nd floor apartment.

Significant fire was showing upon arrival with quick action from #DCsBravest preventing additional extension to other apartments.

No injuries.

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

Join us on Friday, April 3, 2026, 7 pm, at the @GardensIceHouse in Laurel, MD as the DCFD Hockey Team takes on @DCPoliceDept.

@Caps_Slapshot/@Capitals Alumni will be there.

This is the marquee game of the 2026 @DCFFBFoundation Hockey Tournament to be held 4/3 - 4/5/26.

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

Working Fire 200 block Webster St NE. Had fire 1st floor 2 story occupied semi-detached dwelling. Visible fire knocked down. Checking for extension. Currently evaluating 1 resident. #DCsBravest

[Roy J. Ward @TheWardsofDC]

Let’s Go!

[DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems]

These videos show initial firefighting operations during the Box Alarm earlier today in the 200 block of 11th St NE. Firefighters are moving in with hose lines to extinguish the fire while others search for any possible victims. #DCsBravest