November 28, 2011: Story & Photos By Elliot J. Goodman

At 1800 hours members of Rescue Squad 1 proudly placed their new 2011 Pierce Rescue in Service. The transition was made at the Training Academy and it took several hours to load up the tools and equipment do to the extensive inventory that Rescues now carry.

A short time later, there first run for the record, an elevator emergency at American University. Also thanks to Rescue Squad 3 #1 platoon for there help at the academy.

November 27, 2011: Story & Photos By Elliot J. Goodman

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, many gathered to celebrate 100 years of exemplary service to the citizens of Washington, D.C. and the Petworth community.

The very large gathering consisted of current, past and retired members of Engine 24, current members of the DCFD, the citizens of the neighborhood they serve, and city officials. A few words were spoken on the companies history and the very large contribution they have made to our city. After the formal part of the day, it was then time to have a great lunch and enjoy the chance to meet and greet all that came to celebrate this great day and of course hear those legendary stories of the past and current.

A very special "Congratulations" goes to Captain Chris Sefton and the firefighters assigned to Engine 24 for their extreme hard work and effort in making this day so great. Also to the retired gang that showed up. Some true retired DCFD legends were there today.

November 25, 2011: Story & Photos Courtesy Of:

www.engine15rescue3.com, www.27engine.com

As firefighters were sitting down for dinner the box was sounded for a house at 4034 Lee Street N.E.

Engine 27 arrived to find a single story ordinary detached house with fire showing from side (D). Rescue 3 arrived completed their search which was negative, Engine 15 5th due was assigned RIT and the 3rd Battalion Chief had division 1.

Engine 27 made quick work of the rooms off and with no extension, Command 2 held the box with 2 and 2.

November 25, 2011: Story & Photos By www.engine15rescue3.com

The Cave In Task Force Alarm was sounded around 0400 hours for a structural collapse at 1617 U Street N.W. at the quarters of Engine 9 Truck 9, bringing Engine 15 and Rescue 3 as the CITF.

Engine 9 advised that a SUV struck the firehouse with structural damage and the driver of the SUV was injured. The watchman was at the watch desk at the time of the incident, CITF arrived surveyed the building and secured the hole, units cleared the scene with in one hour.

November 24, 2011: Story & Photos By Elliot J. Goodman

As soon as units cleared the 25th Street apartment fire, units were dispatched for the report of a building fire at 1422 Wisconsin Avenue N.W. in Georgetown. Units arriving on the scene found the front windows of the building had been blown out. Upon further investigation firefighters found the entire rear of this building had a total collapse of all floors and a strong odor of gas as well. Units pulled back and awaited the arrival of the gas company.

To assist in the search of the building, the Collapse Task Force, Haz-Mat, and Montgomery County's search dog were all dispatched to assist on this incident. Fortunately there were no occupants in the building. The gas company secured the leak and units returned to service in about two hours.

November 24, 2011: Story & Photos By Elliot J. Goodman

A kitchen on fire at 925 25th Street N.W. sent residents on this Thanksgiving Day to the streets late in the afternoon.

The fire was a quick knockdown in the apartment, however, there were heavy smoke conditions in the building. A WFD was sounded.

November 24, 2011: Story & Photos By Vito Maggiolo

Thanksgiving morning started early for DC firefighters when a car ran into a building on North Capitol Street in the pre-dawn hours of Thursday, November 24th.

The vehicle careened across the broad street shortly before 5 AM, striking an apartment building at 5233 North Capitol Street NE. The car also hit a set of three gas meters, and a small fire ensued. Two additional engines were requested to assist units on the original rescue assignment.

The blaze was quickly extinguished and the building was temporarily evacuated until the gas could be controlled. There was no significant structural damage.

November 20, 2011: Story & Photos By Vito Maggiolo

An apparent argument led to a car smashing into a motel room in Northeast DC Sunday morning, November 20th.

Firefighters were called to the Quality Inn at 501 New York Avenue NE for a report of a car into the building with people trapped.

Units arrived to find that a vehicle had backed thru a wall into a guest room on the motel’s ground level. Two occupants inside the room, both uninjured, were assisted out by firefighters.

The vehicle that caused the damage fled the scene prior to arrival. An evaluation of the building indicated there was no structural compromise.

November 12, 2011: Photos By Vito Maggiolo

November 9, 2011: Story & Photos By Vito Maggiolo

DC firefighters used their technical expertise to remove an injured worker from a deep trench on Wednesday afternoon, November 9th.

Units were called to a construction site on the grounds of the old Saint Elizabeth's Hospital complex, where they found an adult male lying in a properly shored hole after being hit with piping.

Rescue Squad personnel entered the trench to secure and package the victim, while the hazmat monitored the athmosphere. They were all under the command of the Special Ops Battalion and Deputy.

The patient was safely removed from the trench and transported with non life threatening injuries.

Among the first firefighters to enter the trench and assist in the rescue was firefighter Chuck Ryan, on his first day back to full duty after being severely burned in an April arson blaze.

November 8, 2011: By: www.myfoxdc.com

November 8, 2011: Story & Photos By Elliot J Goodman

Late Wednesday afternoon DC Firefighters responded for the report of smoke coming from a building at Reed Street and Channing Street .N.E.

Engine 12 first arriving reported smoke showing from a large 4 story warehouse. As units began searching for the fire and breaking windows, the conditions worsened to heavy black smoke.

The fire was located, it turned out to be mattress and debris on fire. A Working Fire Dispatch was sounded and the fire was placed under control.

November 8, 2011: Story & Photos By Vito Maggiolo

It took the concerted efforts of a Rescue Squad to extricate a man severely pinned on New York Avenue during the dawn hours of Tuesday, November 8th.

The victim was in a van that slammed into the rear of a tractor-trailer in the West bound lanes at Kendall Street NE.

A second rescue squad was requested, but the patient was removed prior to their arrival. He was transported to a trauma center with serious injuries.

November 5, 2011: Story & Photos By www.engine15rescue3.com

Units with the 3rd Battalion Chief were dispatched To 3043 30th Street S.E for an apartment.

Engine 32 arrived reporting fire showing, Engine 15, 3rd due picked up 32's line and backed up 32 engine on the fire floor. Rescue 3 arrived completing their search which was negative.

Units made quick work of the apartment and command 3 held the box to 2+2.

November 2011: Story & Photos By Firefighter Jason Deale

On October 13th, Technician Chris Johnson celebrated 25 years of Service at 27 Engine.

Deanwood members past and present, along with other members of the DCFD gathered for a great dinner put on by Platoon #3. The members of the Deanwood Fire Department would like to congratulate Chris on his 25 years of dedicated service to the citizens and visitors of the District of Columbia.

November 2, 2011: Story & Photos By Vito Maggiolo

Several residents of a group home in the Petworth neighborhood were displaced after fire struck their residence in the wee hours of the morning on Wednesday, November 2nd.

Truck 6 was proceeding to a lock out call shortly before 2:30 AM when they spotted smoke coming from 4321 Georgia Avenue NW, and requested the box.

As additional units arrived, flames were located in the attic of the 2.5 story 30x50 frame duplex, and a working fire dispatched was called in to assist.

Firefighters working from below and on the roof were able to expose and extinguished the blaze without further spread.

There were no reported injuries.

November 1, 2011: Story By Vito Maggiolo

A dinner time blaze in a Southeast DC home sent two civilians to the hospital on Tuesday, November 1st.

Firefighters arrived at 3200 Pope Street SE to find heavy fire showing from the basement of the two story, occupied home.

A working fire dispatch was sounded as units began to move in and knock down the flames. Two occupants of the dwelling were found to have burns and other injuries and were taken to the Medstar trauma center.

There was some extension to the first floor before the blaze was brought under control.

Box: E19, 15, 8, 32, 18, T16, 7, BC3, BC2, R3, A19

WFD: E27, T17. M7, EMS2, FM219, FM9, SAFO, DFCOP

November 1, 2011: Story & Photos from the Farm

On Sunday October 16, 2011 "The Farm," Engine 26 & Truck 15, with family and friends, celebrated the 25th anniversary of service to the DC Fire and EMS Department by our "Wagon Master" F/F-Technician Wayne C. W. Young.

Firefighter Young was appointed to Engine 3 on October 14, 1986 and was later promoted to Wagon Driver of Engine 3. F/F-Tech Young was transferred to Engine 26 after Engine 3 was closed in 1993. F/F-Tech Young had to regain his Wagon Driver status by re-testing at Engine 26, without the prior Tech points, due to a Department ruling that he was not involuntarily transferred but “Displaced” by the closing of Engine 3. He outscored the other Firefighters and was again promoted to Technician of Engine 26.

“The Farm” would like to congratulate our “Wagon Master” F/F-Tech. Wayne “FLUFF” Young on reaching 25 years of exemplary service and wish him many more!

November 1, 2011: Story & Photos By Elliot J. Goodman

Tuesday afternoon DC Firefighters responded for the report of a warehouse fire at 2115 Bryant St. N.E. first arriving units reported moderate smoke showing upon arrival.

Engine 17 under the command of Lt. Jim Seavey reported they had fire involving several bales of paper and the sprinkler system had the bulk of the fire controlled.

Units had several lines in service and knocked down the remainder of the fire, a working fire dispatch was sounded.