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Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program

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

DC Fire and EMS is Now Hiring

DC Fire and EMS is currently hiring Firefighter/Paramedics, a Training Instructor, a Program Support Assistant within our Fleet Maintenance Division, and a Supervisory Government Information Specialist.

They're pioneers - Two women rise through the male-dominated ranks of D.C.’s fire department

"Young cadets Queen Anunay and Kishia Clemencia stood out in their class at the D.C. fire academy as being among the few women in a male-dominated field. Of the department’s 1,550 members at the time, 35 were women.Fast forward nearly three decades, and Anunay and Clemencia are the ones in charge."

Right Care, Right Now

TEXT DC RIGHTCARE TO 468311 FOR MORE INFORMATION
Connecting 911 callers with medical needs to the most appropriate health care.

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.

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.

EMS - ON THE MOVE

Learn more about the progress FEMS is making in the area of EMS reform to ensure greater capacity and improve outcomes for our residents and visitors.

Featured Services

CPR Training Program

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

Hands on Hearts CPR AED Program

Ambulance Billing Questions

Provides resources for answering questions about customer service.

Free Smoke Alarms

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

Business Inspection Service

Learn how to request a fire inspection for your business.

Fire Prevention Inspection

Inspection of residential dwellings are available by appointment.

Special Events Online Permit

FEMS: Permit application (We are now accepting Credit Cards.)
Apply online for your special events permits.

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Dec 19 2018

Mayor Bowser to Recognize Heroes who Worked Together to Return the Pulse and Save the Life of DC Resident on Election Day

Mayor and Survivor will Present Cardiac Arrest Save Coins to Bystanders, Including Jenny Reed -...

Jun 21 2018

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

Summer Is Here

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

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 24 2019

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

2019 Budget Oversight Hearing – April Testimony of Gregory M. Dean, Fire and EMS...

Feb 11 2019

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

2019 Performance Oversight Hearing – February Testimony of Gregory M. Dean, Fire and EMS Chief...

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...

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 11) - Apparatus/Fleet Management Division

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

Mar 16 2018

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

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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) 579-6905
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