Engine Co. 16 Hosts Homeland Security Event

August 5, 2003

Alan Etter

Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, Mayor Anthony A. Williams, and representatives from Virginia and Maryland were welcomed by Engine 16 and Truck 3 in a landmark event illustrating cooperation between regional public safety agencies.

Fire Lt. Sean Egan speaks with U.S. Park Police Lt. Richard Egan

Standing in front of the firehouse, backed by Truck 3 and flanked by apparatus from Arlington and Montgomery Counties, Secretary Ridge told guests that the relationship between fire, police and emergency management departments in the metropolitan Washington region will be the model for the nation.

Hospitality was coordinated by Lt. Sean Egan and Lt. Jeffery Wright.  Each dignitary received a lunch of either turkey or roast beef sandwich and a drink.  Set up was accomplished by the members of the firehouse, many of whom stayed on past their shifts to participate.