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Automated External Defibrillator Incentive Program

Learn more about the Automated External Defibrillator Incentive Program

Firefighter/EMT Register - November 2023

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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.

DC Fire and EMS is Now Hiring

DC Fire and EMS is currently hiring Fire Cadets, a Supervisory Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator (Performance Improvement Officer), an IT Specialist (Customer Support), and a Compliance Review Officer

Right Care, Right Now

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

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

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.

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

Juvenile Firesetter's Intervention Program

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

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Apr 11 2024

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

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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...

Apr 9 2024

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

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, April 10 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Fire and EMS will...

Jan 25 2024

Mayor Bowser Announces New, Lifesaving Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusion Program

Whole Blood Program Will Provide Paramedics Access to Blood Supply and Improve Outcomes for Trauma...

Jan 24 2024

Mayor Bowser to Announce New, Lifesaving Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusion Program

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Thursday, January 25 at 11:00 a.m., Mayor Bowser and the District of Columbia...

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.

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Phone: (202) 673-3320
Fax: (202) 462-0807
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Email: [email protected]

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Ambulance Billing

If you were treated and/or transported by ambulance to a hospital or other healthcare facility in the District of Columbia by the District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department (DCFEMS), please check this page for regular updates.