Students at KIPP Benning Road SE were visited by #DCsBravest from Truck 17.

The ladder truck is always a plus for the students as they love to learn about the tools and what role the ladder plays in rescuing those who need the assistance of #DCsBravest during a fire.

#DCsBravest from Engine 9 recently visited Marie Reed Elementary School to help students learn more about their engine, fire safety and prevention, and life as a firefighter.

Thanks for inviting us to be a part of your day and for being #DCFireSafe .

Platoon 2 responded to 573 calls on April 14th-15th. There were 158 critical and 279 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 136 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies. #DCsBravest

#DCsBravest Honor Guard were proud to present colors Mayor Muriel Bowser’s 7th Annual Full Democracy Champions Luncheon.

Thank you Secretary of District of Columbia for inviting the team to participate and to help continue celebrating freedom in the District of Columbia.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Washington DC, Arlington VA and Alexandria VA until 3:45 PM EDT

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3:45 PM.

At 2:58 PM, severe thunderstorms were located over Reston VA, moving east, at 30 mph.

HAZARD: Quarter-size hail.

SOURCE: Trained weather spotters.

IMPACT: Some hail da manager.everbridge.net/pub/1587421523…

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the District of Columbia until 10 PM. manager.everbridge.net/pub/1587421523…

Additional video from the 2nd Alarm Fire on Seaton Place NE shows the magnitude of the blaze in the rear. Quick work by firefighters limited further spread down the block and to homes on the opposite side of the alley. #DCsBravest

2nd Alarm on Box 678 • 3rd St. and Seaton Pl., NE • The DC Fire and EMS No. 12 Engine Company arrived with fire through the roof of a 2-story apartment building in the 300 block of Seaton Pl., NE. Companies in the rear reported fire extending to the exposures #DC #DC FD #WorkingFire

DC Fire & EMS responded to 1400 Blk. Parkwood Pl. NW for a partial roof collapse. Unoccupied row home. No injuries. Dept. of Buildings have been notified. #DCsBravest

This video shows the intensity of the 2 Alarm fire on Seaton Place NE battled overnight by #DCsBravest

Approximately 100 personnel battled this 2 Alarm blaze. #DCsBravest

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Final Update: 2-Alarm Fire - 300 Block of Seaton Place NE - 17 adults and 2 dogs displaced from 10 units. DC MOCRS, Red Cross NCGC, and the Ward 5 Council Office on scene assisting and serving as a resource to impacted residents. The cause of this fire remains under investigation.

Stop, there is only one way to help ensure that #DCsBravest are able to recuperate after a fire and that is through firefighter rehabilitation, hydration and nourishment.

Sincere gratitude and appreciation to Friendship Fire Assn for being on scene and providing support to DC Fire and EMS .

Update: 2-alarm fire - 300 Block of Seaton Place NE - Acting Fire and EMS Chief Anthony Kelleher provides brief insight in to this incident with units arriving on the scene within approximately four minutes of the call for service.

Update: 2 Alarm Fire - 300 Block of Seaton Place NE - All visible fire is extinguished including all extensions. Working on hotspots. No injuries to report. Displacements anticipated.

Update: 2 Alarm Fire - 300 Block of Seaton Place NE - Heavy fire from roof and in rear of building with extension to several adjacent properties. Media staging area: 4th and Seaton Place NE.

2 Alarm Fire - 300 Block of Seaton Place NE - 2 Story Apartment Building with fire showing from the roof.

At 8:30 pm, tonight, DC will conclude the Emancipation Day Concert with a brief fireworks display in the vicinity of Pennsylvania Avenue NW and 13th Street NW.
Please do not be alarmed.

#DCsBravest from
Engine 2 were proud to participate in Mayor Muriel Bowser’s 2024 Emancipation Day Parade.

From the parade to the concert, we are happy to support with making this a safe and joyful celebration of freedom in the District.