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| 4800 Jay Street N.E. for "The House" |
February 29 , 2008 by Vito Maggiolo
A one story home was heavily damaged by fire in the second battalion on Friday afternoon, February 29th.
Heavy smoke was rolling from the detached home at 4800 Jay Street N.E. when units on a box alarm arrived around 3:45 PM. A working fire dispatch was sounded.
The blaze was quickly knocked down via an interior attack. All searches were negative.
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| Electrical Problems for N.W. Apartment Building |
February 28 , 2008 by Vito Maggiolo
An electrical problem in a hi-rise apartment building almost caused the evacuation of over 300 residents on Wednesday night, February 26.
Firefighters on a box alarm assignment arrived at the 10 story building at 901 New Jersey Avenue N.W. to find electrical arching in the basement. Additional problems were found in a manhole outside.
The situation remained unstable for several hours until Pepco could isolate and control the situation. Plans were made for a full evacuation if power was cut to the structure, but implementation was never needed. Firefighters did help carry several frail occupants back to their apartments on the upper floors.
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| Firefighter Billy Rimm Retires After 30 Years 9 Months |
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| CPR Save at N.W. Construction Site |
February 25 , 2008 by Alan Etter DCFD PIO
At 7:19 AM, Engine 23 responded on a medical local for an adult male who had been injured at the construction site, 1999 K Street, Northwest. When the Engine company arrived, they discovered that the man had fallen at least 25 feet from scaffolding and that a part of the scaffolding had collapsed on him. A full below grade rescue assignment was called for.
CPR had been started by other construction workers, and firefighters then took over CPR. As medics arrived and began to stabilize the patient for transport, the man suddenly regained a pulse and respiration.
He was transported to GW, where his condition was listed as critical.
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| Basement Fire 6509 N.Capitol Street N.E. |
February 22 , 2008 by Vito Maggiolo
Fourth Battalion firefighters battled a basement fire in a duplex home on Friday, February 22nd.
Box alarm units were dispatched to the two story brick dwelling at 6509 North Capitol Street around 12:30 in the afternoon. Smoke was showing on arrival, and the fire was quickly found to be in the basement.
A working fire dispatch was sounded as an interior attack was initiated. There was minor extension to the first floor before the blaze could be declared under control. All searches proved negative.
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| Single Family Home With Smoke Showing From Roofline |
February 21 , 2008 by Alan Etter DCFD PIO
At 11:30 AM, Fire & EMS responded for the house fire – 3219 11th Place, Southeast. First arriving units found smoke coming from the roof line of a single family home.
Once firefighters were positioned on the roof, it became clear the problem was related to an electrical issue at the point where feeder cables came into the house. This was going to develop into an extended operation because firefighters had to wait for Pepco to respond in order to take the power down to the residence. Even though utilities were cut off at the individual boxes, the lines bringing power to the house were still energized.
To expedite the firefighting operation, members of Truck 16 were able to chop pieces of the burning roof off and let them fall to the ground, where water was then applied. There were no injuries reported, and Pepco responded within 45 minutes to cut off power and allow the operation to continue. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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| Truck Fire Threatens BP Gas Station |
February 21 , 2008 by Alan Etter DCFD PIO
Engine 30 was dispatched for the truck fire at 10:56 AM – in the 5200 block of Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, Northeast. When they arrived, they found a Waste Management truck with heavy smoke coming from the vehicle on the West side of the BP gas station. It appeared at the time that the gas station itself might be exposed. The fire was contained to the truck itself. There was no extension to the building or to any gas pumps. No injuries were reported.
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| Fire at The Mayfair Apartment Complex in NE |
February 17 , 2008 Tom Aurnhammer
DFC, Los Pinos Fire District Ignacio, CO
On February 17th, 2008 at approximately 0048 hours DCFD responded on a Box Alarm at 3594 Hayes Street, NE for a report of a fire at the Mayfair Terrace apartment complex.
First arriving units encountered smoke and fire in the second and third floors of an occupied apartment building and requested that the Working Fire Assignment be filled out.
Due to previous water supply problems in this area of the District, the Firefighting Deputy Chief requested that three additional Water Supply Engines be added to the Working Fire Assignment. As the fire started to extend through the cockloft and penetrated the roof, the Incident Commander requested that a Second Alarm be struck.
DCFD units mounted an extremely aggressive interior attack and had the bulk of the fire knocked down within the first 30 minutes of the incident. A large diameter hose lay was put into place to augment the area's water system, but the line was not charged. Units continued to work the scene, assisting fire investigators and overhauling.
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| Working Fire Dispatch at Woodson Senior High |
February 13 , 2008 Alan Etter DCFD PIO
At 11:35 AM, units responded at the request of Fire Investigators on the scene of Woodson Sr. High School, 5500 Eads St., NE – for the closet on fire on the sixth floor.
Units found fire showing from side Delta of the eight story building – with heavy smoke on the interior. Students were evacuated to the football field. Of particular concern was the fact that chemicals were found to be coming from under the door of the closet.
The HazMat was dispatched to investigate, and all firefighters made special attention to make SCBA were worn when inside. The fire was knocked down quickly, and the chemicals were determined to be cleaning supplies. The fire appeared to consume paper products and other combustibles in the closet. There were no injuries, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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| Chief Dennis Rubin Thanks All For Job Well Done. |
February 13 , 2008 From Alan Etter DCFD PIO
Adrian M. Fenty, Mayor Dennis L. Rubin, Fire Chief
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: PIO 202.673.3331
February 13, 2008
Fire & EMS Handles Unusual Spike in Auto Accidents
(Washington, DC) – Yesterday’s severe weather caused the DC Fire & EMS Department to experience an unusually high call volume involving motor vehicle accidents. Read More...................
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| Pin Job, Benning Road at Anacostia Ave. N.E. |
February 12 , 2008 Alan Etter DCFD PIO
Icy conditions provided a busy afternoon and evening on Tuesday. Several accidents occupied Fire & EMS crews responding to such emergencies as this MVA in-bound Benning Road at Anacostia Avenue, Northeast.
A 24-year-old woman lost control of her compact car and struck a light pole severely pinning herself. Squad 1 responded along with Engine 27, Truck 7, EMS 2, Medic 14 and Battalion 2.
The woman was successfully extricated and was transported Code 1 to MedStar, where she was recovering from multiple injuries. The cause of the accident was being investigated by MPD.
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| Fatal MVC I295 & Benning Road |
February 11 , 2008 by Elliot J. Goodman
One person died in this mvc involving a tractor trailer on February 11, 2008 in the early hours of the morning.
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| Another Fire in the Food Court at Union Station |
February 9 , 2008 by Vito Maggiolo
For the second time this year, D.C. firefighters battled a smoky blaze in the Union Station food court on Saturday, February 9th.
As with the previous incident, this fire involved the frying machine at the Boardwalk Fries establishment on the lower level. The latest fire erupted around 3:40 in the afternoon.
Although the flames were confined to the cooking device, heavy smoke filled the food court and spread up to the main floor, resulting in a total evacuation of the station. A working fire dispatch was sounded.
The blaze was brought under control without injuries.
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| DCFD Memorializes Recruit Candidate Eric Allen |
February 8 , 2008 by Alan Etter DCFD PIO
DCFD memorialized Recruit Candidate Eric Allen in a moving ceremony at the Department’s Training Academy. Allen, 23, died last October after becoming ill during a drill.
Assistant Chief Lawrence Schultz presented Allen’s family with a plaque to honor his memory. A similar plaque will be hung in the main hall of the old building to commemorate Eric Allen.
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| Amtrak Trains Collide at Union Station |
February 7 , 2008 by Alan Etter DCFD PIO
At 10:06 AM, units responded to Union Station for the report of someone who had been injured on a Marc train.
While Fire & EMS was evaluating the patient, other people began complaining that they were injured when the train upon which they were riding came to a sudden stop, and they felt a “jolt”.
It became clear that there had been a minor collision between a locomotive and the Marc train, which caused several people to complain of minor neck and back injuries. Seven people were eventually treated and transported for observation. The cause of the accident was under investigation.
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| Quick Knockdown on N.W. House Fire |
February 7 , 2008 by Alan Etter DCFD PIO
Units responded at 11:47 AM for the report of a building on fire in the 6200 block of Georgia Ave., NW. Firefighters found fire in the cockloft area and through the roof of the two story mixed use building.
Moving quickly to contain the fire with as little extension as possible, firefighters got a quick knock on the blaze before it could spread. Despite windy conditions, the fire was contained to the area of origin. It was learned that roofers had been working in the area just prior to the fire being discovered, though the cause remains under investigation. There were no injuries.
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| Building Fire With Multiple Explosions |
February 6 , 2008 by Alan Etter DCFD PIO
Dispatched at 7:17 PM on Feb. 6th for the building fire with multiple explosions, this fire next door to Engine 24 presented firefighters with several challenges.
Heavy fire was visible from the roof as firefighters approached the scene, but they had to move cautiously because explosions were still happening, due to flammable materials stored in the auto repair shop. An interior attack initially knocked the fire down.
Ventilation on the roof was swift and complete; however, new fire was discovered in the basement, which causes smoke conditions to re-emerge. Firefighters quickly moved to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries. The cause, while not being specific, was listed as accidental. Damage was placed at $150,000.
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| We Regret to Inform You of the Death of Retired Firefighter Paul P. Hanley |
Paul P. Hanley appointed on 10-31-55 Retired 9-1-71 E-28 and passed away February 3,2008.
There will be a viewing Thursday February 7,2008 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at St. Bernedette's Roman Catholic Church 72 University Blvd. East Silver Spring, Md. Mass of the Christian Burial Friday February 8,2008 at 10:30 A.M. at St Bernedette's Church. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, Md.
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| House Fire 918 9th Street N.E. |
February 1 , 2008 by Alan Etter DCFD PIO
Just as Battalion 2 came in service from the Second Alarm, the box went out at 2:51 PM for the 900 block of 9th Street, Northeast – a report of fire in the basement of the rowhouse.
Firefighters arrived quickly and found heavy smoke coming from the English basement of a two-story row. A quick interior operation exposed fire in the basement with two rooms and their contents on fire.
Ventilation on the upper floors kept the building safe for firefighters working above the fire, which was knocked down quickly with little extension. There were no injuries, and the cause is under investigation.
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| Apartment Fire at 1218 I Street S.E. |
February 1 , 2008 by Alan Etter DCFD PIO
It was a busy Friday under rainy skies for firefighters operating in the Second Battalion. Dispatched at 1:57 PM, units responded to the Potomac Gardens Complex, 1218 I Street, Southeast – for the report of an apartment fire.
First arriving units found heavy fire showing from the second floor of one of the buildings on the sprawling DC Housing complex. With knowledge that several handicapped individuals were likely inside the three story apartment building, a second alarm was sounded. Firefighters were able to get inside quickly and extinguish the room and contents fire.
Ventilation operations continued for some time to alleviate smoke conditions on the second and third floors. There were no reported injuries, but the Housing Authority reported at least four people would be displaced. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
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| Building Collapse 700 Quincy Street N.E. |
February 1 , 2008 by Alan Etter DCFD PIO
At 4:27 PM, Fire & EMS’ Special Operations and Battalion 4 were dispatched along with the Cave In Task Force to examine a building which suffered a partial collapse – in the 700 block of Quincy Street, Northwest off New Hampshire Avenue.
First arriving units found an end of the row home, the left side of which had completely collapsed, and the rear of the building was caving in. After establishing a perimeter, firefighters conducted a search from the outside. A shoring operation was established, which involved wooden braces being erected along the failing sides of the home.
After that process was complete, firefighters conducted a more complete search closer to the property. Satisfied there were no people trapped, Fire & EMS turned the scene over to EMA and DCRA for further action. It appears the home was vacant.
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