DC Fire & EMS Chief @FD_Observer

Washington DC Joined February 2009

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DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

20 hours ago

Fiesta DC has been in full swing, and @dcfireems has been there to help keep the festivities safe and healthy. Engine 2 from the Chinatown firehouse was proud to participate in the Fiesta DC parade. #DCsBrVest

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DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

2 days ago

On Friday 9/26/25, Platoon 4 responded to 765 calls (very high-volume day), including 607 EMS calls, 119 fire calls, and 39 other calls. In total, there were 1,567 emergency vehicle responses and 293 patient transports. #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

2 days ago

Engine 25 and Medic 25 was on display and the community outreach team managed a fire safety information table at the Health Services for Children with Special Needs 7th Annual Back to School Bash on King Ave SE. Every day is a community day for #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

3 days ago

Family, friends and fellow firefighters gathered to celebrate the career of Battalion Chief Porter Lawson on the occasion of his retirement after 29 years of dedicated service to the community and #DCsBravest

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Office of Unified Communications @OUC_DC

3 days ago

As each class of @DCPoliceDept recruits visit the OUC, there is another engaging conversation with the communicators on the other side of the radio, providing a new perspective. Thank you for visiting, we are grateful for the continued partnership.

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DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

3 days ago

Local Alarm 400 block K St NW. Fire restaurant stove with fire suppression system activation. Fire extinguished. Checking for extension. No injuries. #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

3 days ago

On Thursday 9/25/25, Platoon 3 responded to 634 calls(high-volume day), including 478 EMS calls, 120 fire calls, and 36 other calls. In total, there were 1,274 emergency vehicle responses and 252 patient transports. #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

3 days ago

Technical rescue 2400 block 16th St NW. Adult female with arm trapped in elevator door. Patient removed and enroute to area hospital with critical life threatening injuries. #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

3 days ago

Congratulations to Deputy Chief Douglas Pagel, @dcfireems Training Director, on his graduation from the Certified Public Manager Program. This nationally accredited program consists of approx. 300 hours of graduate-level instruction designed to enhance management skills.

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DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

3 days ago

As Falls Prevention Week continues, @dcfireems is participating in various related events with the Mobile Integrated Health Team and the Media and Community Relations Division. This took place at Howard Hospital in conjunction with @DACL_DC. #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

4 days ago

On Wednesday 9/24/25, Platoon 2 responded to 606 calls,including 450 EMS calls, 117 fire calls, and 39 other calls. In total, there were 1,269 emergency vehicle responses and 238 patient transports. #DCsBravest

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Marcella Robertson @Marcella_Rob

4 days ago

The firefighters of Engine 18 recount the night an off-duty firefighter was shot. Gary Dziekan couldn't get through to a DC 911 operator, so he called his own fire station for help. @wusa9

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Deputy Mayor Lindsey Appiah @SafeDC

4 days ago

Today, I joined @DDOTDC for their emergency management conference for staff and partners. We have success in public safety and justice because of cross-cluster interventions and whole-of-government coordination and strategies. Thanks partners for your work and service!

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DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

4 days ago

A group representing the Public Safety Broadband Association were shown the technology used by @dcfireems during a recent visit. Their tour included the Mobile Command Unit, Communications Unit, and the Fire Operations Center of #DCsBravest.

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DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

4 days ago

Members from the @dcfireems Homeland Security and Incident Management Team participating in a table top drill with regional partners for the upcoming Marine Corps Marathon. These drills ensure all groups can work together in an emergency during the event. #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

5 days ago

The patient transported to the hospital was an adult male.

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DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

5 days ago

Update water rescue Tidal Basin. All persons out of water and accounted for. Initial person went into water due to scooter accident and was transported to hospital with possible serious injuries. 2 other individuals who entered water to assist were uninjured. #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

5 days ago

Box Alarm: 1100 Block of North Capitol Street NW - Nine story apartment building. Small fire in trash compactor on first floor with no extension. Minor smoke conditions extended to second floors. Units ventilated and going in service shortly.

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National Mall NPS @NationalMallNPS

5 days ago

Today, 17th Street NW between Constitution Ave & Independence Ave is closed until approximately 2:00 pm for the annual test installation of the 17th Street levee. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists should plan alternative routes to bypass the closed area. #WashingtonDC

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DC Fire and EMS Department @dcfireems

5 days ago

Water rescue Tidal Basin. 1 person has been removed from water and is being transported to hospital. Unconfirmed reports of 2 additional individuals who entered the water to assist initial individual in distress. Search in progress. #DCsBravest