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DC Fire and EMS is providing a ladder arch in front of Capital One Arena for today’s Legacy on Ice tribute. We are proud to honor the victims and first responders.#DCsBravest

DC Fire and EMS is providing a ladder arch in front of Capital One Arena for today’s Legacy on Ice tribute. We are proud to honor the victims and first responders.#DCsBravest

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Preparing for the Celebration of Life for Probationary Firefighter Sadia Williams at the Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church on Rhode Island Ave. NE. #DCsBravest

Preparing for the Celebration of Life for Probationary Firefighter Sadia Williams at the Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church on Rhode Island Ave. NE. #DCsBravest

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Box Alarm 1600 Blk. W St. SE Smoke showing from 2nd floor bedroom. # DCBravest

Box Alarm 1600 Blk. W St. SE Smoke showing from 2nd floor bedroom. # DCBravest

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Snowball fight at Meridian Hill Park? We got this! No matter the circumstances or weather, we are always there for you. #DCsBravest

Snowball fight at Meridian Hill Park? We got this! No matter the circumstances or weather, we are always there for you. #DCsBravest

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Update fully involved bus 9th St tunnel. Attacking fire with foam unit. Water supply has been established. No initial report of injuries. Civilians and vehicles that were in tunnel have been evacuated. Media staging in the 800 block C St SW. Access off 7th St SW. #DCsBravest

Update fully involved bus 9th St tunnel. Attacking fire with foam unit. Water supply has been established. No initial report of injuries. Civilians and vehicles that were in tunnel have been evacuated. Media staging in the 800 block C St SW. Access off 7th St SW. #DCsBravest

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Update vehicle into water Arlington Memorial Bridge. 1 individual from submerged vehicle brought to shore & receiving advanced life support. 2nd vehicle involved on bridge & 2 patients transported with minor injuries. Joint effort with DC Police Department Harbor Unit & USPPNEWS. #DCsBravest

Update vehicle into water Arlington Memorial Bridge. 1 individual from submerged vehicle brought to shore & receiving advanced life support. 2nd vehicle involved on bridge & 2 patients transported with minor injuries. Joint effort with DC Police Department Harbor Unit & USPPNEWS. #DCsBravest

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Vehicle into Potomac River beneath the Arlington Memorial bridge. Vehicle submerged. In process of transporting divers out to scene. Vehicle came off the bridge after collision with another vehicle. #DCsBravest

Vehicle into Potomac River beneath the Arlington Memorial bridge. Vehicle submerged. In process of transporting divers out to scene. Vehicle came off the bridge after collision with another vehicle. #DCsBravest

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2 Alarm Fire 1700 block 1st St NW. Fire involving rear porches that extended inside to 2 row houses . 20 units & 100 personnel operating. #DCsBravest

2 Alarm Fire 1700 block 1st St NW. Fire involving rear porches that extended inside to 2 row houses . 20 units & 100 personnel operating. #DCsBravest

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Update bus fire 9th St tunnel. Bus well involved. Working to establish fire attack strategy and confirm evacuation of all civilians who were in vehicles in tunnel. #DCsBravest

Update bus fire 9th St tunnel. Bus well involved. Working to establish fire attack strategy and confirm evacuation of all civilians who were in vehicles in tunnel. #DCsBravest

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Did you know DC Fire and EMS has a band? It’s called Heat Stroke. Let’s Go Go! #DCsBravest

Did you know DC Fire and EMS has a band? It’s called Heat Stroke. Let’s Go Go! #DCsBravest

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Update 2nd Alarm explosion & fire 1200 block Marion Barry Ave SE. 1 building has collapsed and on fire. 2nd building damaged by explosion. We are working on protecting adjacent structures. #DCsBravest

Update 2nd Alarm explosion & fire 1200 block Marion Barry Ave SE. 1 building has collapsed and on fire. 2nd building damaged by explosion. We are working on protecting adjacent structures. #DCsBravest

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Video from the dash-cam of the first engine on scene captures the moment when the second of two explosions takes place at a convenience store on Marion Barry Ave SE minutes after the initial daycare explosion #DCsBravest

Video from the dash-cam of the first engine on scene captures the moment when the second of two explosions takes place at a convenience store on Marion Barry Ave SE minutes after the initial daycare explosion #DCsBravest

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2 Alarm Fire 1300 block H St NE. Considerable fire on arrival roof 3 story building with some extension to adjacent structure. Aggressive firefighting efforts have knocked down the fire. Working to cut off any further extension. No injuries reported. #DCsBravest

2 Alarm Fire 1300 block H St NE. Considerable fire on arrival roof 3 story building with some extension to adjacent structure. Aggressive firefighting efforts have knocked down the fire. Working to cut off any further extension. No injuries reported. #DCsBravest

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Update building collapse 19th & H Sts NE. Search and Rescue K-9 team Battalion Chief Chris Holmes and K-9 “Chief” conducted a search of the debris and found no evidence of anyone trapped. #DCsBravest

Update building collapse 19th & H Sts NE. Search and Rescue K-9 team Battalion Chief Chris Holmes and K-9 “Chief” conducted a search of the debris and found no evidence of anyone trapped. #DCsBravest

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Update 2 Alarm Fire 1400 block Chapin St NW. aggressive interior attack in progress on fire top floor & attic. 2 victims rescued & transported to hospitals, 1 serious & 1 critical. Additional residents removed via aerial ladder. Approx 20 units & 100 personnel operating. #DCsBravest

Update 2 Alarm Fire 1400 block Chapin St NW. aggressive interior attack in progress on fire top floor & attic. 2 victims rescued & transported to hospitals, 1 serious & 1 critical. Additional residents removed via aerial ladder. Approx 20 units & 100 personnel operating. #DCsBravest

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Amazing video of what our crews endured upon arriving to the 5500 blk. of Chillium Pl. NE Box Alarm. #DCsBravest

Amazing video of what our crews endured upon arriving to the 5500 blk. of Chillium Pl. NE Box Alarm. #DCsBravest

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Update vehicle into building with fire 2000 block Bunker Hill Rd NE. Firefighters rescued a woman trapped inside vehicle inside burning building. Transported with serious injuries. Continue to attack fire. Front of building collapsed. #DCsBravest

Update vehicle into building with fire 2000 block Bunker Hill Rd NE. Firefighters rescued a woman trapped inside vehicle inside burning building. Transported with serious injuries. Continue to attack fire. Front of building collapsed. #DCsBravest

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On 12/19/25, DC Police Department Officers Koksaldi, Carela, and Morgan responded to the report of a house fire on the 3300 block of E St. SE. Prior to the arrival of DC Fire and EMS Department, these officers were able to rescue/remove the occupant, saving their life. Today we honored them.

On 12/19/25, DC Police Department Officers Koksaldi, Carela, and Morgan responded to the report of a house fire on the 3300 block of E St. SE. Prior to the arrival of DC Fire and EMS Department, these officers were able to rescue/remove the occupant, saving their life. Today we honored them.

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DC’s Bravest pay honor to fallen DC Police Department Officer Wayne David as his dignified transfer procession passes. He died in the line of duty on August 28th. May he rest in peace. #DCsBravest

DC’s Bravest pay honor to fallen DC Police Department Officer Wayne David as his dignified transfer procession passes. He died in the line of duty on August 28th. May he rest in peace. #DCsBravest

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Video showing intense conditions encountered by firefighters as they began the initial attack on blazing cab of 18 wheeler on fire in the 3rd St tunnel that was successfully extinguished by #DCsBravest.

Video showing intense conditions encountered by firefighters as they began the initial attack on blazing cab of 18 wheeler on fire in the 3rd St tunnel that was successfully extinguished by #DCsBravest.

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Sherman Ave NW in front of Engine 4’s firehouse in Pleasant Plains NW. TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN! #DCsBravest

Sherman Ave NW in front of Engine 4’s firehouse in Pleasant Plains NW. TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN! #DCsBravest

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Working Fire 3100 block Quebec Pl. NW. Fire 2nd floor and attic of 2 story detached occupied house. Occupants safely evacuated. Fire being knocked down. #DCsBravest

Working Fire 3100 block Quebec Pl. NW. Fire 2nd floor and attic of 2 story detached occupied house. Occupants safely evacuated. Fire being knocked down. #DCsBravest

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Today we had a Low Titer O Whole Blood (LTOWB) Training class for our Paramedic Officers. We continue to train our more officers to administer whole blood transfusions in the field. #DCsBravest

Today we had a Low Titer O Whole Blood (LTOWB) Training class for our Paramedic Officers. We continue to train our more officers to administer whole blood transfusions in the field. #DCsBravest

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