Vito Maggiolo FFA |
| Alan Etter DCFD PIO |
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Working Incidents and Announcements |
| We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Retired Firefighter Raymond C. Roberts, Jr. |
Raymond C. Roberts, Jr. Passed away May 10 2008 . Ray was appointed to E-8 on 10-1-47 and retired 8-31-73. Viewing will be on Wednesday May 14, from 7pm to 9pm at the Witzkes Family Funeral Home 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043. |
| Reminder: Retirement Dinner Slated For May 15th |
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| Firefighter Eric Waddy of Rescue Squad 1 Promotion Dinner |
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| Auto Fire Inbound On The 14th Street Bridge |
May 10 , 2008 by Vito Maggiolo
Traffic was brought to an abrupt halt on the inbound 14th Street bridge as D.C. firefighters battled a car fire on Saturday, May 10th.
Engine 13, dispatched on the early afternoon call, arrived to find a fully engulfed vehicle just prior to the Maine avenue SW exit. It took approximately 20 minutes to extinguish the fire and overhaul the gutted car.
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| Message To The Department |
MESSAGE TO THE DEPARTMENT
FIREFIGHTER KENNETH WELLS (E-30-3) WHO RECEIVED INJURIES ON THE FIREGROUND AT 417 37TH PLACE, S.E. ON MAY 9, 2008 IS AT HOME RESTING COMFORTABLY. THE DEPARTMENT WISHES HIM THE BEST.
2ND MESSAGE
On behalf of Battalion Fire Chief Faulkner and his family they want to extend their appreciation for the concerns and outreach by the many members of the department. Battalion Fire Chief Faulkner’s son has improved; he has spoken to family members. It will be long road to recovery, please keep the Faulkner family in your thoughts and prayers.
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| SO-2008-32 Personnel Actions |
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| Water Rescue Turns Into A Recovery |
May 9 , 2008 by Alan Etter DCFD PIO
Units responded at 11:42 AM for the report of one in the water - on the property of the Navy Yard, 6th & M Streets, Southeast.
First arriving units encountered witnesses who said a man jumped in the channel that comes off the Anacostia River into the Navy Yard. A surface search produced no visual of the man. His hat was located at the point where he went into the water.
Metropolitan Police divers responded and, in conjunction with Fire & EMS rescue personnel, conducted a comprehensive search of the area. After two hours of searching the area with no results, a cadaver dog from Fairfax County was utilized over the surface of the water. After only a few moments, the dog alerted on an area over which the victim was eventually found.
The body was recovered and turned over to police. An investigation into the incident remains open.
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| Basement Fire 123 Hamilton Street N.W. |
May 9 , 2008 by Alan Etter DCFD PIO
Dispatched at 1:32 PM, first responders found smoke showing in the area - and fire in the basement of a two story rowhouse. A fast interior attack knocked the fire down within minutes with no injury to either firefighter or civilian. The cause remains under investigation. |
| Audio From E-25 Water Rescue |
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| May 8th, by Alan Etter DCFD PIO |
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| Official DCFD 2009 56th Inaugural Badge Order Form |
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| Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure Slated For June 7th. DC Fire and EMS Team Information |
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| Heavy Fire Showing From The Rear |
May 3 , 2008 by Alan Etter DCFD PIO
Just after 7:00 PM, units responded for the 4100 block of Fessenden Street in Tenleytown for the report of a house on fire.
First arriving firefighters found heavy fire showing from the rear of the two-story wood frame home. The back porch was completely engulfed, and it was evident that fire had extended to the interior of the building on both the first and second floors.
An aggressive interior attack extinguished the fire on the inside of the house, while firefighters working on the exterior also brought that portion of the fire under control quickly.
Witnesses reported hearing explosions, which may have been propane tanks on a grill venting. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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| Technical Rescue On Howard University Campus |
May 3, 2008 by Alan Etter DCFD PIO
A 59-year-old painter was rescued by Fire & EMS personnel today after he fell through a metal grate into the basement of a building on the Campus of Howard University.
The man was painting the exterior of Founders Librarary in the 500 block of Howard Place, Northwest, when the grate on which he was standing collapsed, and he fell approximately 25 feet into a concrete containment area which measured about 6 feet by 20 feet.
Rescue Squads One and Two combined through a Special Operations Command to reach the victim, stabilize him, and pull him to the surface using technical rescue techniques, ropes and pulleys.
Complicating the operation was the fact that the man weighs in excess of 300 pounds and that the area into which he fell was very small and movement was limited. Firefighters were able to secure the man onto a flexible stretcher and raise him head first out of the hole, where he was treated by medics and quickly transported.
The cause of the accident was being investigated by Howard University officials.
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| Team Slots Still Available For Fallen Firefighters Memorial Golf Tournament |
Team slots and sponsorship opportunities are still available for the 2nd Annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Golf Tournament to be held on June 9, 2008.
Check out the website for further information. http://golf.firehero.org/va/fairfax/ |
| Additional Information Regarding Engine 17's House Naming Ceremony In Memory of Jackson H. Gerhart |
On Saturday, June 7th, 2008 at 1300 hours, the Quarters of Engine Company 17, District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department will be named in honor of Jackson H. Gerhart, the longest standing Wagon Driver of the Company.
The Officers and Members of Engine Company 17 respectfully request your presence for the dedication of the building and the unveiling of the commemorative plaque by the Gerhart Family at this auspicious occasion.
You are requested to RSVP to the following address if you are able to attend the event: gerhartrsvp@dcfd17engine.com
Click Here to visit Engine 17's website for further information |
| Engine Co.17 Quarters to be Named, The Jackson H. Gerhart House |
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| Emerald Society Golf Tournament Slated For June 12th |
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