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Right Care, Right Now

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Connecting 911 callers with medical needs to the most appropriate health care.

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program

Automated External Defibrillators (AED) help save lives everyday. Are you prepared?

DC PulsePoint

Once you have received CPR training, get alerted to sudden cardiac arrests in your immediate vicinity, so that you can start CPR in the critical lifesaving minutes before EMS teams arrive. DOWNLOAD the PulsePoint App to your smartphone.

DC’s Bravest at Work

This section on our website will highlight the stories about our work by those we serve, as well as local media.

Hands on Hearts CPR Training

DCFEMS wants to train you to have “Hands on Hearts.” Sign up for “Hands on Hearts” to receive hands-only CPR and Automated External Defibrillator awareness.

FEMS Locations

Find the district fire stations and EMS locations.

Featured Services

Business Inspection Service

Learn how to request a fire inspection for your business.

Fire Prevention Inspection

Inspection of residential dwellings are available by appointment.

Inspections de prévention des incendies

Inspección para la prevención de incendios

Free Smoke Alarms

District-wide initiative ensures that all DC homes have working smoke alarms.

CPR Training Program

Offers CPR training to members of the community under the American Heart Association guidelines.

Special Events Online Permit

Apply online for your special events permits.
FEMS: Permit application

Follow Us on Twitter: @DCFIREEMS

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Upcoming Events

Apr 27 2018 - 19:00

FEMS Annual Awards Ceremony

Latest

Apr 19 2018

Mayor Bowser Launches Right Care, Right Now Initiative

The program will help preserve resources for serious emergencies.

Apr 18 2018

Mayor Bowser to Launch Right Care, Right Now Initiative

Links 911 Callers with Less Serious and Non-Life-Threatening Injuries and Conditions to Primary...

Mar 29 2018

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 13: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

Roots to Roofs DC

Mar 22 2018

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 12: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

March For Our Lives

Mar 15 2018

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 11: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

2018 State of the District

Apr 5 2018

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 14: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

The State of Public Education in Washington, DC

Mar 29 2018

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 13: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

Roots to Roofs DC

Mar 22 2018

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 12: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

March For Our Lives

Mar 15 2018

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 11: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

2018 State of the District

Mar 8 2018

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 10: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

2018 State of the District

Apr 12 2018

Fire and EMS Chief Gregory M. Dean's Testimony before the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety – FY 2019 Budget Oversight Hearing

Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony of Gregory M. Dean, Fire and EMS Chief Before...

Mar 1 2018

Fire and EMS Chief Gregory M. Dean's Testimony before the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety – Performance Oversight Hearing

2018 Performance Oversight Hearing

Jun 8 2017

Fire and EMS Chief Gregory M. Dean and Dr. Robert P. Holman's Testimony before the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety June 8, 2017 Public Hearing

June 8, 2017 Public Hearing Testimony of Gregory M. Dean Fire and EMS Chief and Dr. Robert P...

Apr 27 2017

Fire and EMS Chief Gregory M. Dean's Testimony before the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety 2018 Budget Oversight Hearing

Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony of Gregory M. Dean Fire and EMS Chief Before...

Mar 2 2017

Fire and EMS Chief Gregory M. Dean's Testimony before the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety 2017 Performance Oversight Hearing

2017 Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony of Gregory M. Dean, Fire and EMS Chief

Jun 6 2016

DC Fire & EMS Members Work Quickly – Performing Potentially Lifesaving Treatment to a Stroke Victim

Washington, D.C) – After learning of the quick action that six members of the DC Fire and EMS...

May 31 2016

Members of Engine 24 Don’t Have To Go Far to Save a Life Today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 CONTACT: Douglas Buchanan (FEMS) 202.673.3394...

May 2 2016

DCFEMS’ Firefighters deliver a bouncing baby boy – just in time for Mother’s Day And now for the formal introductions –

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, May 02, 2016CONTACT: Douglas Buchanan (FEMS) 202.673.3394; ...

Apr 2 2018

Program Analyst - Training Academy Division

Open Date: April 2, 2018 Closing Date: April 11, 2018 This position is located in the District...

Mar 23 2018

Firefighter Paramedic

Opening Date: March 23, 2018 Closing Date: April 21, 2018 This position is located in the D.C....

Mar 16 2018

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic (Grade 10) - Apparatus/Fleet Maintenance Division

Opening Date: March 16, 2018 Closing Date: April 4, 2018

Mar 16 2018

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic (Grade 11) - Apparatus/Fleet Management Division

Opening Date: March 16, 2018 Closing Date: April 4, 2018

Mar 15 2018

Medical Equipment Worker - Facilities Maintenance Division

Opening Date: March 15, 2018 Closing Date: March 24, 2018 Job Summary This position is located in...

Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm, except District holidays

Connect With Us
2000 14th Street, NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 673-3320
Fax: (202) 462-0807
TTY: 711
Alternate Number: Media Hotline: (202) 579-6905
Email: [email protected]