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

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FEMS Unveils Strategy to Connect Patients to Care

The Integrated Healthcare Collaborative (I.H.C.) is an initiative led by FEMS that seeks to provide alternative and medically responsible care for DC’s many noncritical 911 callers.

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.

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program

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

Featured Services

Business Inspection Service

Learn how to request a fire inspection for your business.

CPR Training Program

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

Request a Fire Prevention Presentation

FEMS offers fire safety and fire prevention presentations at no cost throughout the community.

Free Smoke Alarms

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

Fire Prevention Inspection

Inspection of residential dwellings are available by appointment.

Ambulance Billing Questions

Provides resources for answering questions about customer service.

Special Events Online Permit

Apply online for your special events permits.

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Apr 27 2017

Mayor Bowser to Honor DC’s Bravest at Fire and Emergency Medical Services Awards Ceremony

Mayor Muriel Bowser will honor the courageous acts of bravery from fire fighters, paramedics, EMTs...

Apr 22 2017

Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon on FEMS Engine Company 14

Engine Company 14 is eco-friendly, energy efficient and designed to meet LEED Gold Certification.

Apr 21 2017

Mayor Bowser to Highlight Modernization of Historic Fire and EMS Engine Company 14

Mayor Muriel Bowser will highlight the modernization of Engine Company 14 during a ribbon cutting...

Mar 6 2017

Mayor Bowser Reopens FEMS Engine Company 16

Engine Company 16 was originally built in 1932.

Feb 22 2017

Mayor Bowser Highlights Reforms in the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, Announces New Legislation to Help Residents Cover Cost of Ambulance Transport

The department has made a number of reforms to ensure delivery of the most immediate and...

Jul 13 2017

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 28: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

School's Out!

Jul 6 2017

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 27: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

Closing DC General

Jun 29 2017

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 26: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

A Safer, Stronger DC

Jun 22 2017

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 25: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

June Housing Bloom

Jun 15 2017

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 24: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

DC Values in Action

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

Apr 12 2016

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

Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony of Gregory M. Dean, Fire and EMS Chief.

Feb 17 2016

Fiscal Year 2015 Performance Oversight Public Hearing - Testimony of Chief Gregory M. Dean

Testimony of Gregory M. Dean, Fire and EMS Chief Before the Committee on the Judiciary Chairman...

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 3 2017

FEMS Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Foreman

Opening / Closing Date: April 03, 2017 - April 13, 2017 JOB SUMMARY:

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

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2000 14th Street, NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 673-3320
Fax: (202) 462-0807
TTY: 711
Alternate Number: Media Hotline: (202) 673-3298
Email: [email protected]