DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department is moving to the Reeves Center on July 15, 2013. The new address is The Frank D. Reeves Center, 2000 14th Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20009.
WASHINGTON — After an extensive and cooperative investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DCFEMS) Fire Investigation Unit has determined the origin and cause of the June 6, 2013, fire that heavily damaged Frager’s Hardware store to be classified as accidental.
As residents and visitors look forward to celebrating the Fourth of July at parades, cookouts and firework displays, the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DCFEMS) encourages everyone to be mindful of their safety and use caution while attending these summertime celebrations.
About 10,000 Americans are injured annually by fireworks and grill fires. More than half these injuries occur during the first week of July.
On Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9, District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (F&EMS) Chief Kenneth B. Ellerbe addressed community leaders and stakeholders at the monthly meetings of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANC) 4C and 7C respectively.
Chief Ellerbe updated attendees about the readiness of the Department to handle emergencies and discussed the proposed redeployment of EMS resources. In addition, F&EMS staff provided free glucose and blood pressure screenings.
Blood pressure and glucose screenings; distribution of fire safety & health education community outreach material.
Fire Safety presentation at the Samuel Kelsey Senior Bldg., 3322 14th St., NW.
Blood pressure and glucose screenings as part of National EMS Week.
ANC 4D meeting at Truesdell Educational Center, 800 Ingraham St., NW. Blood pressure and glucose screenings; distribution of fire safety & health education community outreach material.
The DC Fire & EMS Department offers free Child Car Safety Seat Inspection services by appointment only.
The DC Fire & EMS Department offers free Child Car Safety Seat Inspection services by appointment only.
