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Our 2024 Crab Feast is on!

20 Days Away … The History of the DC Fire and EMS Department in Photos, Videos, and Oral Histories … dcfireemshistory.org … A Partnership between @dcfireemsfoundation and Friendship Fire Assn

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah everyone!

The Emerald Society is saddened to announce the Line of Duty Death of Lieutenant Robert Heaney of Rescue Squad #2.

An automated external defibrillator is a life saver. #DCsBravest

As part of our First Responders Day, we’re proud to support the DC Firefighters Burn Foundation with a donation from MSE Foundation! Thank you for all of the good you do in our community. #ALLCAPS | Google

At 8:10 AM 10 years ago, the alarm sounded for an apartment fire at 1330 7th St NW. Lt. Kevin McRae died in the line of duty at that fire. At 8:10 AM this morning, we remembered his sacrifice during a graveside ceremony at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. Never Forget. #DCsBravest

May 29 in the District of Columbia is known as firefighter Memorial Day. Today we take the time remember all those that have fallen in the line of duty serving and protecting the great city of Washington DC. We will never forget the sacrifices they and their families have made.

The DC Fire and EMS Department joins the entire Fire Service Community in mourning the loss of the two Idaho firefighters who were senselessly murdered while working to protect their community. #DCsBravest

Statement from DC Fire and EMS on the Active-Duty Death of Probationary Firefighter Sadia D. Williams

Due to small craft warnings on the Chesapeake Bay for tomorrow we have been forced to cancel the annual fishing tournament. Andrew Kelly will contact preregistered groups regarding refunds. Unfortunately it will not be possible to reschedule but we hope to see everyone in 2026.

The Department regrets to announce the line-of-duty death of Battalion Fire Chief Keith T. Long, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.