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FEMS Health and Safety

We stand shoulder to shoulder with the members of the DC Fire and EMS Department, to ensure every firefighter returns home safely after every call.

Firefighter/EMT Register - November 2023

Click Here to View the Firefighter/EMT Position Register - November 2023

Whole Blood Program

Learn More About Our New Whole Blood Program

Transfusion of patients by paramedics will increase the chance of surviving a devastating blood loss injury- more than doubling the odds of surviving and making it home from the hospital.

Automated External Defibrillator Incentive Program

Learn more about the Automated External Defibrillator Incentive Program

DC Fire and EMS is Now Hiring

DC Fire and EMS is currently hiring Firefighter/Paramedics and a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

Fire Marshal Hotline

The Fire Marshal Hotline form can be used to report information regarding suspected crimes that involve fire (Arson), fire code violations, or...

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.

Featured Services

Request a Fire/Medical Report - Office of Information and Privacy

Hands on Hearts CPR AED Program

Business Inspection Service

Learn how to request a fire inspection for your business.

Ambulance Billing

If you were treated and/or transported by ambulance to a hospital or other healthcare facility in...

Free Smoke Alarms

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

Juvenile Firesetter's Intervention Program

The Juvenile Firesetter's Intervention Program is a four week intervention program which...

Approved Fireworks - 2024 Season

Stay safe this Independence Day and beyond. Review the FEMS list of Approved Fireworks 2024.

AED Incentive Program

Automated External Defibrillators are critical for use during sudden cardiac arrest. Apply for AED rebates. AEDs save lives!

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Jul 3 2024

Modified District Government Services for July 4, 2024

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, July 4, the District Government will observe the Fourth of July...

Jul 2 2024

Bowser Administration Announces Fourth of July Safety Preparations

Residents and Visitors Encouraged to Plan Ahead and to Sign Up for Alerts by Texting JULY4DC to 888...

Jun 18 2024

Modified District Government Services for Juneteenth

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, June 19, District Government will observe Juneteenth. While some...

Apr 11 2024

DC Fire and EMS Performs First Blood Transfusion in the Field as Part of its New Whole Blood Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

Apr 10 2024

Mayor Bowser Announces AED Rebate Program with DC Fire and EMS to Help Increase Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates

With More Than 100,000 People Trained in Hands-Only CPR through Hands on Hearts, AED Incentive...

Jun 21 2018

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 25: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

Summer Is Here

Jun 14 2018

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 24: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

$103 Million

Jun 7 2018

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 23: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

DC Housing Expo and Home Show

May 31 2018

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 22: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

Ending Gun Violence

May 24 2018

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 4, Issue 21: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

Summer 2018

Apr 10 2024

Fire Chief Testimony - DC Fire and EMS Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Hearing

Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly Testimony before the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety...

Feb 7 2024

Fire Chief Testimony - FEMS FY 2023 Performance Hearing

Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly Testimony before the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety...

Mar 29 2023

Fire Chief Testimony - FEMS FY 2023 Budget Hearing

Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly Testimony before the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety...

Feb 15 2023

Fire Chief Testimony - FEMS 2023 Performance Oversight

Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly Testimony before the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety...

Apr 7 2022

Fire Chief Testimony - DC Fire and EMS Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Hearing

Aug 1 2022

Firefighter/EMT

#BeDCsBravest - Apply to Become a Firefighter/EMT APPLY NOW Job ID 18238 Location Fire & EMS...

Jan 6 2022

Firefighter/Paramedic

#DCsBravest are looking to hire Firefighter/Paramedics. DC Fire and EMS Firefighter/Paramedics can...

Dec 12 2021

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Foreman

#DCsBravest are looking to hire a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Foreman.

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
Email: [email protected]

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District Fire and Chief Kenneth B. Ellerbe Speaks to Monthly ANC Meetings in Wards 4 and 7

Date Released:

Fri, 05/10/2013

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.