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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.

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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.

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?

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

Inspections de prévention des incendies

Inspección para la prevención de incendios

Business Inspection Service

Learn how to request a fire inspection for your business.

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.

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

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Sep 16 2017

Mayor Bowser Announces More Than 30,000 Trained Through Hands on Hearts CPR Program

Record numbers now certified in hands-only CPR.

Sep 15 2017

Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Milestone of Hands on Hearts Program

30,000 DC residents are now certified in hands-only CPR.

Aug 25 2017

DC Fire & EMS Chief Gregory Dean Announces Promotions to Improve Employee Safety

(Washington, D.C) – Today, DC Fire & EMS Chief Gregory Dean announced that he is upgrading key...

Aug 14 2017

The DC Fire and EMS Department is Multilingual

The District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Services (DC FEMS) announces that all of its services...

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...

Sep 21 2017

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 38: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

The best city for Amazon HQ2? Obviously, DC.

Sep 14 2017

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 37: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

A Capital Commitment 2017-2022

Sep 7 2017

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 36: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

DC Works Week

Aug 31 2017

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 35: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

Standing with Immigrants

Aug 24 2017

Mayor's Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 34: News from Mayor Muriel Bowser

Kids Ride Free

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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