Oct 3, 2025 · DC Fire and EMS wants to train you to have “Hands on Hearts.” Sign up for “Hands on Hearts” to receive hands-only CPR and Automated External Defibrillator awareness.

The District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (also known as DC FEMS, FEMS, DCFD, DC Fire, or DC Fire & EMS), established July 1, 1804, [3] provides fire protection and …

DC’s Bravest Fireboat crew had a busy morning pumping out a vessel in danger of sinking at the Wharf Marina. This is one of the many types of maritime emergencies handled by our warriors on the water.

Explore the history of DC’s 33 firehouses and their critical role in protecting the Nation’s Capital. From engine and ladder companies to advanced life support units and fireboats, each firehouse has a …

Seven years passed before it was implemented on September 23, 1871, creating the all-professional District of Columbia Fire Department with a combination of paid and volunteer staff. The department …

DC Fire & EMS is aggressive about fighting and preventing fires. The Dept meets national standards for response times and fire suppression and has a robust community fire prevention and education …

Find contact information, addresses and phone numbers for all the Fire Departments in DC.

Dec 23, 2025 · Nine residents were displaced after a fire broke out early Monday in a 10‑story high‑rise in Northeast Washington, officials said. A resident was hospitalized after an overnight fire at a...

Fire and Emergency Medical Services provides fire protection, rescue capabilities, and basic emergency medical service to the citizens of the District of Columbia.

Sep 11, 2001 · The DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department is proud to be the only fire department tasked with protecting the residents and visitors of the Nation’s Capital.