(Washington, DC) – The DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DCFEMS) announces funeral arrangements for the Line of Duty Death (LODD) of Lieutenant Kevin McRae, who was serving as the officer in charge of Engine Company 6, Platoon No. 4.
Funeral services will be held:
Friday, May 15, 2015
9 am Public Viewing
11 am Public Service
DC Armory
2001 East Capitol Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003Services will be held Friday, May 15 at the DC Armory.
Interment:
Fort Lincoln Cemetery
3401 Bladensburg Rd.
Brentwood, MD 20722
“Lt. Kevin McRae was a true hero. For more than two decades he served his city with distinction and made the ultimate sacrifice while helping others. Lt. McRae may be gone, but he will never be forgotten,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser.
At about 8:15 am Wednesday, May 6, Lt. McRae responded with his crew to an apartment building fire located on the ninth floor of 1330 7th Street, NW. After descending the stairs with his crew, he collapsed. He was immediately assessed and treated by paramedics on the scene. He was transported from the fire ground to the hospital, where he later passed away. The cause of death has not been determined.
“The McRae family has experienced the tragic loss of their son, brother, husband, father, nephew, cousin and uncle. It’s important for them to know we are here for them,” said Acting DCFEMS Chief Gregory M. Dean. “We are deeply saddened by the death of our brother and friend, Lt. Kevin McRae.”
Lt. McRae, 44, was a graduate of Frank W. Ballou High School in the District. He joined the Department through the cadet program in July 1989. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 2003; then promoted to lieutenant in 2008. He is the 100th DC Fire and EMS Department firefighter to die in the line of duty.
Donations can be mailed to:
DC Fire and EMS Foundation, Inc
c/o Kevin McRae Survivor Fund
439 New Jersey Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20001
Fire and EMS personnel from outside jurisdictions who would like to attend the funeral, volunteer their honor guards and or apparatus for the procession are asked to submit their request via email to [email protected].