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The members of Rescue 1 are ready and waiting for their new Rescue Squad. The new squad should be delivered very soon. Courtesy of www.engine2rescue1.com |
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August 31, 2011: Story & Photos By Vito Maggiolo
A search for an elusive odor of smoke turned into a working fire dispatch on Tuesday, August 31st.
A box alarm assignment was dispatched to 1221 24th Street NW shortly before 5 PM. Firefighters encountered an odor and haze of smoke in the 10 story structure, and began hunting for the source.
The search wound its way to the roof, and it was there that fire was encountered burning in wood planking under the roof area.
The working fire dispatch was sounded as companies began to open up to expose and extinguish the flames. There was also the possibility that fire was extending to another interconnected structure, and dropping down a void space.
Fortunately, the fire was contained to the original area with no further extension. |
It was a night of wind, rain and fire as Hurricane Irene bulldozed into DC and gave the city’s firefighters a run for their money.
August 28, 2011: Story & Photos By Vito Maggiolo
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It all began Saturday afternoon as rains from the storm began pounding the city and the wind slowly but surely began to pick up speed. As it did, the call load began to steadily increase with reports of wires arching and trees down. As day turned into darkness, the howling winds created mayhem, and added to the mix were two working fires.
The first blaze of the evening erupted in Southeast, where a box alarm was dispatched to a carry-out in the 2100 block of Alabama Avenue SE. There was nothing showing initially, but it was quickly determined that the fire was next door in an attached market. A working fire dispatch was sounded as the store was opened up and flames were encountered in a storage room. Despite fierce winds and torrents of rain hampering response and operations, the fire was quickly knocked down. |
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On the storm side, calls began to pour in to communications for all sorts of hurricane related events, including structural collapses. Two of the more significant events tool place in the 500 Block of R Street NW, and the 3900 block of Edmunds Street NW. On the R Street incident, the attic facades on three attached row dwellings fell off and crashed in the front yards below. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but the structures were declared uninhabitable. |
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On Edmunds Street, a massive tree came smashing down on three, two story apartment buildings. Once again, luck was with the District, and there were no injuries, despite the fact that one of the buildings suffered significant structural damage. Firefighters evacuated the structures and conducted surveys for structural integrity. |
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As night turned into the pre-dawn hours, another fire erupted at 711 57th Place NE. Box alarm units arrived to find heavy fire in the rear of a two, story detached brick house, Once again, DC Fire/EMS personnel had to battle brutal weather conditions as well as flames in order to bring this blaze under control. |
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August 26, 2011: Story & Photos By Vito Maggiolo
Second Battalion firefighters made quick work of an apartment fire in the Trinidad neighborhood on Friday, August 26th.
Smoke was showing from the two story apartment building at 1130 Penn Street NE when the box alarm assignment arrived shortly after 3 PM.
The blaze was located in a first floor room, and was quickly extinguished. One civilian was evaluated on the scene by EMS. A working fire dispatch was sounded. |
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August 2011: By Elliot J. Goodman
Just recently and in the near future, the Washington, D.C.Fire Department recieved and will be receiving several new pieces of apparatus from Ladder Trucks to Pumpers and Heavy Rescues to an Oshkosh Stryker, which we will certainly showcase as they arrive. Pictured here are a few pre-arrival shots for your viewing pleasure. All new pumpers and heavy rescues are from Pierce, pictured are Engine 3,Engine 16, and Rescue Squad 3 and Rescue Squad 1 also on the way. |
Congratulations To Lt. J.V. Pignataro |
August 23, 2011
Congratulations to Lt. John Pignataro, John is working his last shift as the Lt. at Engine 8 after a stellar career of 29 years, 4 months and 10 days, not that he was keeping that close a count.
Good luck and great health to you going forward in retirement John, thank you for your service.
From your friends at DCFD.com. |
Hi-Angle Rescue On 14th Street N.W. |
August 23, 2011: Story By Vito Maggiolo
DC Fire/EMS Special Ops units faced a delicate and dangerous challenge atop a 150 foot crane Tuesday morning, August 23rd.
About 7:40 AM, Ambulance 28, assigned to a medical local, requested the hi-angle assignment for an injured worker high atop a construction crane in the 2400 block of 14th Street NW.
The victim, suffering traumatic injuries, was at the end of the boom extending out from the crane.
Personnel had to first climb the crane itself, than inch their way along the open boom in order to reach the patient, all while carrying an array of gear.
The victim was than stabilized and packaged, and finally lowered to the ground in a stokes basket. He was than transported by medic unit to a trauma facility.
It took about 90 minutes to complete the rescue. |
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August 22, 2011: Story & Photos By Vito Maggiolo
As units were beginning to clear the working fire on Wyndale Street NW on Monday, August 22nd, a call was received for smoke coming from the house at 5036 11th Street NE.
Engine 17, arriving first due, reported smoke coming from the roof of a two story duplex, with fire on the second floor. Command than requested the working fire dispatch.
There was some minor extension to the attic before the blaze was brought under control. One occupant was treated on the scene for minor smoke inhalation. |
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August 22, 2011: Story & Photos By Vito Maggiolo
An electrical fire that erupted in the garage of a large home required a box and working fire dispatch assignment on Monday afternoon, August 22nd.
Firefighters arrived at 7025 Wyndale St. NW at approximately 3:30 PM to find smoke pushing from a two car garage attached to the dwelling. They gained access and found an electrical panel box ablaze.
A call went out for Pepco and a holding action was instituted to prevent any fire spread. That strategy proved successful in bringing the incident under control without injuries or extension. |
Patriot Flag Visits IAFF Headquarters |
August 22, 2011: Story & Photos By Elliot J. Goodman
The Patriot Flag that has been flown in all 50 states, from the North Pole to Hawaii and all the way east, today visited IAFF headquarters at 1750 New York Avenue N.W. The flag with the help of Lt. Sean Egan and firefighters from Trucks 10 and 2 was proudly flown in front of the IAFF building this afternoon.
The 30x56 foot flag is visiting all 50 states on a yearlong journey that began in San Diego, California on September 10, 2010 and will return to San Diego on September 2nd of this year. On September 11th it will fly at Shanskville, PA, the Pentagon and in New York City.
The flag was donated to the World Memorial by a group of businessmen from Escondido, California through the American Legion. |
Congratulations to Sgt. Sid Polish & Family |
August 2011: Courtesy of www.30engine.com
Congrats to Truck 17 alumni Sid Polish and wife Kelly on the birth of their son. Reed Patrick Polish was born 8-18-11, weighed 7lbs 8oz and was 21" long. Baby Polish, Mom (Kelly), big brother Jacob and big sister Teagan are all doing great. Sid was appointed to T-17 and served there from June 2000 until his promotion in November 2008. His heart has always been in "The Heights". From all the crew at Engine 30 and Truck 17 we wish Sid and Kelly our best. On a side note, Baby Reed will be turned over on Telestaff next week and was not named after Reed Terrace, Southeast (First Due).
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Hazmat Response Anacostia River |
August 15, 2011: Story & Photos By Elliot J. Goodman
Late Monday afternoon, August 15th, the Hazmat assignment was dispatched for the report of an unknown substance in the Anacostia River. Upon arrival units found a heavy thick substance in the river from Bladensburg south to Bolling Air Force Base.
Units placed containment booms accross the river in various spots. The U.S. Coast Guard responded from Baltimore and the investigation continued through the night, a special alarm was dispatched bringing the Naval District units with their Hazmat Unit. The Rehab unit and Canteen unit responded and were on the scene for six hours.
Units operating on the scene were Rescue Squad 1 and their boats, Fireboat 2 with the Pollution Control unit, Hazmat 1, NDW E42, NDW Hazmat, Field Command Unit and the Special Ops BFC.
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August 17, 2011: Story By Vito Maggiolo
DC Fire/Ems came to the aid of their law enforcement counterparts following a PCP spill at a Metropolitan police facility Wednesday morning, August 17th.
The mishap, which involved evidence, took place at 1215 3rd Street NE. A hazmat box alarm was initially dispatched.
The hazmat team helped to isolate the product and assisting one exposure victim, who was transported to the hospital.
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August 16, 2011: Story & Photos By Vito Maggiolo
A fire that started in an outdoor cooking grill spread quickly into a large Spring Valley home on Tuesday night, August 16th.
Firefighters were dispatched shortly after 9 PM to 2205 Foxboro Place NW, a detached three story dwelling on a cul-de-sac. They found a burning cooking grill up against the house, with flames impinging on an overhang.
As units began opening up, they discovered that fire traveled up the wall and into the attic. A working fire dispatch was sounded.
It took extensive truck work and four lines to bring the blaze under control. Two firefighters suffered injuries.
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Unusual Rescue 313 51st Street N.E. |
August 15, 2011: Story & Photos By Elliot J. Goodman
Around 1500 hours Monday afternoon, Fire and EMS personnel were dispatched on a medical local to 313 51st N.E.. Upon arrival, units encountered an unusual situation, they had person weighing approximately 700 pounds with a medical condition who needed to be transported to the hospital.
Do to the patients size and condition, they could not be carried out the front door. On the scene was Engine 27, and a special alarm was dispatched bringing Truck 17, Rescue Squad 3 with the Collapse Unit and Engine 15, Battalion Chief 2, Special Operations Battalion Chief, EMS 7 and Ambulance 9.
Units had the task of removing a large front window and then rigging a track system made of ground ladders to remove the patient from the home and then pulled up the hill to the waiting EMS unit. Units were on the scene approximately two hours, the job they did was truly amazing.
The patient was transported with a non-life threatening illness.
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In Service 2011 Seagrave Tiller Trucks for T-10 & T-17 |
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| Photos Courtesy Patrick Shoop Jr. |
| Capitol Photo of T-10 Courtesy Lt. Kevin Stuart |
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August 13, 2011: Story & Photos By Vito Maggiolo
A metrobus that slammed into a traffic signal post on the DC/Prince Georges County line led to the declaration of a Mass Casualty incident on Saturday, August 13th.
Ambulance 15 came across the wreck at Southern Avenue and Naylor Rd. SE shortly after the accident took place. They found 9 passengers on the bus with potential injuries, and an MCI was declared.
Despite the potential, six occupants declined further treatment after bring assessed by Fire/EMS personnel. Three others were eventually transported to area hospitals, and responding MCI resources were cancelled.
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| Engine 6 & Truck 4 Platoon 1 |
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Members of Engine 6 & Truck 4 platoon 1 after extinguishing an apartment fire at 1302 6th Street N. W. on 7/31/11
Photo Courtesy of the N. W. Bandit |
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| EMT Lawrence 'Hey Babe' Connelly Retires |
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EMT Lawrence 'Hey Babe' Connelly (Medic 05) retires after 37 years of service.
Larry began his career in 1974 with the U.S. Army. He spent many years as a firefighter with the Ft. Belvoir Fire Department and St. Elizabeth Fire Department. For the past 20 years Larry has been an EMT with the DC Fire and EMS department serving on about every EMS unit in city.
Larry would like to thank every member of the department for all the wonderful years. To this day Larry still says this is 'The Greatest Job in the World.' Pictured is Larry with son John Connelly (E-26). |
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August 12, 2011: Story & Photos By Vito Maggiolo
The witching hour saw DC firefighters do battle with a row house blaze in the Dupont Circle area on Friday, August 12th.
It was around 1 AM when box alarm units arrived to find fire showing from the top floor of a three story dwelling at 2149 Florida Avenue NW.
A working fire dispatch was sounded as companies went to work with an interior attack. The flames were quickly subdued before they could spread to the attached exposures.
The fire was brought under control without injuries.
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August 11, 2011: Story & Photos By Vito Maggiolo
A collision between a truck and a DC government van resulted in a mass casualty event on Thursday afternoon, August 11th.
The wreck took place around 2 PM at the intersection of North Capitol Street and Rhode Island Avenue. EMS 1 arrived to find at least 7 injured, and declared the event an MCI.
Additional resources dispatched to the scene included an ambulance bus. Eventually, 9 injured were transported from the scene, seven on the bus. Only one of the injuries was deemed serious.
As units were clearing this event, a pedestrian was struck several blocks south, at the intersection of North Capital and Florida Avenues. Fire and EMS found a pedestrian hit by a mini-bus and suffering potentially serious injuries. That victim was transported to an area trauma center.
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August 8, 2011: Courtesy of www.10engine.com
Minutes before 1900 hours a Box Alarm was struck for a reported Apartment Fire in the 1000 blk. of 18th Street N.E. bringing Engine Co. 10 and Truck Co. 13 First Due.
The Dime arrived to find a two story, ordinary, middle of the row, 2x2 apartment building with Smoke Showing from Side Alpha. In service with Engine Co. 56, Engine Co. 10 Laid and Used 300' of 5" and 150' of 1.5" to extinguish the blaze. The members quickly located a fire in the apartment on the first floor, quickly knocking it down and moving in to finish it off. 13 Truck went to work opening up and ventilating the building both horizontally and vertically.
The fire burnt out the one apartment and was contained to that unit due to the efforts of the House of Pain Fire Department. Engine Co. 9 filled the quarters of Engine Co. 10 and was greeted with some medical locals prior to the companies returning to service. |
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August 7, 2011: Story & Photos By Elliot J. Goodman
Fast work by members of Engine 9 and Truck 9 Sunday afternoon made the difference in what could have been a very serious situation with a critical injury.
Truck 9 had been dispatched for an injury at 1620 Beekman Place N.W. for an injured person. The call was then upgraded to a rescue assignment for a woman trapped between a car and a wall. Truck 9 arrived and advised the woman's head was trapped between the car and the wall.
Members of Engine 9 and Truck 9 worked as a team to free the woman within minutes, which most likely saved her from sustaining more serious injuries .It seems the cars driver was getting out of the car to check a bicycle that might be in the way , when the car jerked forward.
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August 5 , 2011: Courtesy of www.27engine.com
At 1154 hours, units with the 2nd Battalion were alerted to the 300 block of 47th Street, NE for a house.
E27 responded first due as T17 arrived on side Alpha of a one story single family with fire showing in the rear. E27 arrived with our own plug, and advanced an attack line inside to find the hallway and a room off. E27 knocked down all visible fire and the Box was held to one and one in 20 minutes.
E27 and T17 operated for two hours assisting investigators.
For more photos go to www.27engine.com
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August 1, 2011: Story & Photos By Vito Maggiolo
One person suffered injuries after a three car accident resulted in an overturned vehicle on a DC highway Monday afternoon, August 1st.
A rescue assignment was dispatched to Southbound I-395 prior to Maine Avenue SW around 3:30 PM. Units arrived to find one vehicle on its side with an occupant who self evacuated. There was also a significant fuel spill.
Ems treated and transported the patient, while suppression units laid down absorbent. The Hazmat Unit was also dispatched to assist with the spill.
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