DC Fire and EMS Department

@dcfireems

DC Fire and EMS is an all-hazards, emergency response & life-safety agency protecting the Nation's Capital. Tweets and images may be used courtesy @dcfireems.

Washington, DC

Joined February 2009

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · Jul 21

Celebrating the promotion of Melonie Barnes to Battalion Chief. In keeping with current tradition, she was presented with the cap badge and helmet shield denoting her new rank. #DCsBravest

dcfireems's tweet image. Celebrating the promotion of Melonie Barnes to Battalion Chief. In keeping with current tradition, she was presented with the cap badge and helmet shield denoting her new rank. #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · Jul 19

Water rescue 7100 block Piney Branch Rd NW. Had occupied vehicle in high water. Occupants evacuated to safety. Several other disabled vehicles at that location. #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · 3 h

Update Box Alarm 3300 block Ely Pl. SE. Fire under control. No human injuries, but sadly 1 dog and 1 cat did not survive. Request @RedCrossNCGC for 1 displacement. #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · 4 h

Update Box Alarm 3300 block Ely Pl. SE. Fire knocked down 2nd floor kitchen 2 story detached house. Checking for extension. EMS treating a dog out front. #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · 4 h

Box Alarm 3300 block Ely Pl. SE. Smoke showing from a house. Fire in kitchen on 2nd floor. Fire being knocked down. #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · 6 h

Special Operations Deputy Chief Mitch Kannry and Hazmat Lt. Vinu Kurian explained our hazmat operations to a contingent of hazmat experts from Germany here in the US sponsored by @fema. Always a pleasure to host visitors and exchange ideas. #DCsBravest

dcfireems's tweet image. Special Operations Deputy Chief Mitch Kannry and Hazmat Lt. Vinu Kurian explained our hazmat operations to a contingent of hazmat experts from Germany here in the US sponsored by @fema. Always a pleasure to host visitors and exchange ideas. #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · 7 h

Thank you @dcwater for providing a great training opportunity for #DCsBravest

DDC Water@dcwater · 7 h

We recently teamed up w/ @dcfireems for high-angle rescue drills at our St. Elizabeth’s Tank. Crews practiced rope rescues to remove people from hard-to-access spots like tanks, buildings, & construction zones. Training that protects lives—on the ground and above it. 💪 #DCWater

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · 12 h

On Monday 7/21/25, Platoon 1 responded to 656 calls (high-volume day), including 513 EMS calls, 113 fire calls, and 30 other calls. In total, there were 1,238 emergency vehicle responses and 253 patient transports. ##DCsBravest

dcfireems's tweet image. On Monday 7/21/25, Platoon 1 responded to 656 calls (high-volume day), including 513 EMS calls, 113 fire calls, and 30 other calls. In total, there were 1,238 emergency vehicle responses and 253 patient transports. ##DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · Jul 21

On July 22nd, @dcfireems will change how we report our daily incident statistics. It will look like this: Platoon 4 responded to 559 calls, including 430 EMS calls, 83 fire calls, and 46 other calls. There were 1,053 emergency vehicle responses and 245 patient transports.

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · Jul 21

Very pleased to have you join us and learn about the operations of #DCsBravest.

SServeDC@ServeDC · Jul 21

Participants in ServeDC's Summer Youth Emergency Preparedness Academy (SYEPA) toured the DC Fire and EMS Training Academy. This year's cohort got a firsthand look at how our first responders operate and learned valuable lessons about emergency response and public safety.

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · Jul 21

Platoon 4 responded to 547 calls on July 20th-21st. There were 154 critical and 273 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 120 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies. #DCsBravest

dcfireems's tweet image. Platoon 4 responded to 547 calls on July 20th-21st. There were 154 critical and 273 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 120 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies. #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · Jul 21

Crash with vehicle overturned 15th St & Constitution Ave NW. 2 vehicles involved with 1 overturned. No entrapment. Assessing 1 patient. #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · Jul 21

Northwest DC flooding traps drivers, several rescued dcnewsnow.com/news/local-new…

dcfireems's tweet card. Several people were rescued in Northwest D.C. after multiple drivers were trapped in floodwater Saturday.

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · Jul 21

Retired members of @dcfireems got the opportunity to renew old friendships and swap stories at a breakfast sponsored by @IAFF36 and the @dcfireemsfound. The event was held at the Training Academy of #DCsBravest

dcfireems's tweet image. Retired members of @dcfireems got the opportunity to renew old friendships and swap stories at a breakfast sponsored by @IAFF36 and the @dcfireemsfound. The event was held at the Training Academy of #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · Jul 20

Fireworks Notification At 9:15 pm, tonight, 7/20/25, there will be a fireworks display at the @TheWharfDC from a barge in the Washington Channel. The display is for a private event and will last approximately 10 minutes in duration. Please do not be alarmed.

dcfireems's tweet image. Fireworks Notification

At 9:15 pm, tonight, 7/20/25, there will be a fireworks display at the @TheWharfDC from a barge in the Washington Channel.

The display is for a private event and will last approximately 10 minutes in duration.

Please do not be alarmed.

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · Jul 20

Box Alarm unit block Kennedy St NW. Fire basement apartment in 4 story occupied apartment building. Fire extinguished with no extension. No injuries reported. Air unit requested. #DCsBravest

dcfireems's tweet image. Box Alarm unit block Kennedy St NW. Fire basement apartment in 4 story occupied apartment building. Fire extinguished with no extension. No injuries reported. Air unit requested. #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · Jul 20

Platoon 3 responded to 608 calls on July 19th-20th. There were 161 critical and 313 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 134 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies. #DCsBravest

dcfireems's tweet image. Platoon 3 responded to 608 calls on July 19th-20th. There were 161 critical and 313 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 134 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies. #DCsBravest

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AlertDC@AlertDC · Jul 20

[AlertDC] The National Weather Service (NWS) has cancelled the Flood Warning for the District of Columbia. WHAT: Flood waters have receded. WHEN: 5:03AM - 7AM. IMPACTS: Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Please conti manager.everbridge.net/pub/2093299951…

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · Jul 20

Over the past few months, 8 incredible women took part in the Empower Women to Lead program — a journey focused on building and sharpening leadership skills within DC Fire and EMS. From hands-on activities to powerful mentorship, these ladies rose to the challenge. #DCsBravest

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DC Fire and EMS Department@dcfireems · Jul 19

Update Hazmat Box 2200 block 5th St NE. Hazmat found no evidence of any toxic materials. 2 complainants declined medical treatment or transport. Units are clearing the scene. #DCsBravest

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