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Working Incidents
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July 26, 2010: Photos and Story by Vito Maggiolo
A broken valve on a 20 inch water main brought a DC Fire and EMS response to the Adams Morgan area late Tuesday afternoon, July 27th.
Lt. Sean Egan, Car 10, arrived at the scene on U Street and Florida Avenue NW to find a large quantity of water flowing through streets and threatening structures. He immediately requested additional resources, including Community Service Units (CSU’s) and suppression units, to check affected buildings while WASA struggled to halt the leak.
In addition to minor flooding, several manholes also began smoking. DC Fire and EMS units remained on the scene until all aspects the situation could be brought under control.
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July 26, 2010: Photos and Story by Elliot J. Goodman
DCFD Firefighters received a call for a house fire at 1403 30th Steet in Georgetown at about 1700 hours. Units arrived on the scene with fire showing from the attic. A working fire dispatch was sounded and with the help of the canteen unit due to the hot weather. The fire was confined to a portion of the attic and placed under control.
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July 25, 2010: Photos and Story by Vito Maggiolo
Dozens of participants in a Boy Scout parade required medical attention after marching in 100+ degree heat on Sunday, July 25th.
Despite extensive preparations, the searing heat began to take its toll on the march from 7th to 17th Street along Constitution Avenue. Numerous participants began exhibiting heat related symptoms as the reached the end of the parade route.
As existing EMS resources began to become overwhelmed, a Mass Casualty Incident was declared, bringing the South EMS Task Force, Rehab Unit, and additional transport units and supervisory personnel.
In addition, Engine 23 set up a cooling station using a fog nozzle on their apparatus. That effort supported existing misting tents.
Dozens of patients were evaluated and several transported. |
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July 25, 2010: Photos and Story by Elliot J. Goodman
During a very fierce summer storm that brought heavy winds and rain, units including companies who had to really respond some distance, such as Engine 33 and 16, were dispatched to the 2514 22nd street N.E. address in the first battalion for the report of a house fire.
As companies approached the scene, fire was visible from the roof. A working fire dispatch with the canteen unit responded. This was really a very busy day as the storm sent dozens of trees down, many on cars and houses and units were kept busy throughout the day and night.
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July 25, 2010: Photos by Jarrid Gaston |
2010 DCFIRE Hockey Team Signup Sheet |
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2010 Dewey Fireman Burn Foundation Fundraiser |
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2010 Baden VFD One Pitch Softball Tournament |
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| Trades Needed For FF Ryan Clark E7#1 |
On Friday July 9, 2010, Firefighter Ryan Clark E-7#1 was involved in a motorcycle accident while visiting family in Detroit Michigan. The van that hit Firefighter Clark fled the scene and is still at large. Firefighter Clark broke both his legs (tib/fib) and had successful surgery on Saturday July 10 to repair his injuries. Firefighter Clark will be off for an extended period of time and is in need of trades.
Any member who is willing and able to do a trade for Firefighter Clark should contact Sgt Sid Polish BFC 2 #1 via departmental email at richard.polish@dc.gov with their interest and availability. Any firefighter/EMT will be not be subject to Ambulance or Medic unit Details. Firefighter Medics that are available for trades will be kept at Engine 7 as the PEC Medic.
Thanks, Sid Polish
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July 18, 2010: Photos and Story by Jarrid Gaston
Arriving units found heavy smoke throughout the 3 story Garden Apt. Building. After an extensive search the fire was found in the basement stairway. Members of T-3 made a couple of rescues as citizens were forced to their balconies to escape the smoke and heat.
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July 13, 2010: Photos and Story by Elliot J. Goodman
2nd Alarm St.Elizabeths Hospitol..Tuesday evening DCFD units were dispatched for the report of a vacant building on fire on the grounds of the old St.Elizabeths Hospital complex in the 2700 block of MLK Ave. S.E.
3rd battalion companies arrived on the scene with heavy fire coming from the roof. Due to a possible water supply problem on the grounds, the water supply task force was sounded with the box, bringing an additional 3 large diameter hose wagons and 3 additional engine companies.
Shortly thereafter a 2nd Alarm was sounded as well. The initial attack came from units taking lines up the interior stairway which got a typical great DCFD knock on the fire. After the fire was knocked down PG Tower 33 was brought in to assist and give better access to check the roof area. |
60 Years, 30 Years and a Retirement |
July 13, 2010: Photos and Story by Elliot J. Goodman
"U" Street Trucking Co.Celebrates 60 Years of Dedication and Service....Best Wishes to Lieutenant John Desautels and Technician Wayne Murray on their recent milestones. Wayne retiring with 30 years of service from Truck 9 and John is completing 30 years of service ,now with Truck 9.
Members of Engine 9 and Truck 9 prepared 2 memorable celebrations they will always remember.We all wish Wayne and John the very best for all the years to come,and truly thank them for being the Very Best! Also John said he's good for "Another 30",so mark your calenders for July 13th,2040,for his retirement dinner,location to be announced. |
Dupont Circle Metro Station |
July 12, 2010: Photos and Story by Elliot J. Goodman
DCFD units during the height of the afternoon rush hour arrived with smoke showing from the Dupont Circle Metro station.As units entered the station they were met with a moderate smoke condition coming from the escalators.
All riders were safely evacuated from the station ,and when the power was cut off to the escalators a ventilation process began. No injuries were reported. |
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July 10, 2010: Photos and Story by Elliot J. Goodman
DCFD units were dispatched to 1612 W Street S.E for the report of a house with people trapped. Units arrived on the scene of a large 2 1/2 story wood frame with smoke showing.
During the primary search 2 victims were rescued by members of Rescue Squad 1, Truck 16, Truck 7 and Engine 32. CPR was initiated. The layout, size and contents of the house made it very difficult for units to contain the fire and a 2nd alarm was sounded.
Units also had the extreme heat to deal with which made the importance of the REHAB unit that much greater and was certainly welcomed by all members. Despite those valiant efforts of all who responded, one victim did pass away at the hospital. |
Jefferson Jr. High School |
July 9, 2010: Photos and Story by Elliot J. Goodman
Working Fire Jefferson Jr, High School. Friday afternoon units were dispatced for the report of a fire at Jefferson Jr. High School at 7th & G Street S.W.
Units arrived on the scene with smoke showing from a basement storge room and with the report of a possible Hazmat situation a WFD with the Hazmat unit was dispatched. |
CONGRATS LT KEFAUVER ON 30 YEARS |
July 7, 2010: Photos and Story by Engine 30 and Truck 17 |
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July 5, 2010: Photos and Story by Vito Maggiolo
Two row houses were damaged by a two alarm blaze in the wee hours of Monday, July 5th, following a busy 4th of July evening.
The call went out shortly before 5 AM for a fire reported at 10 Rhode Island Avenue NW. Units arrived to find heavy fire involving a roof deck with flames already spreading over to an adjacent exposure at 12 Rhode Island Avenue.
Despite some extension downward, the blaze was quickly contained, but required extensive overhauling operations. There were no reported injuries. |
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