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Platoon 1 responded to 629 calls on May 3rd-4th. There were 186 critical and 332 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 111 Fire related incidents and other types of emergencies, including 1 working structure fire. #DCsBravest
This fire was controlled with a Box Alarm assignment. #DCsBravest
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It was pre-school Truck Day at the Chevy Chase Baptist Church Childrens Center, and what better truck to bring than a fire truck! Engine 31 did the honors for these young ones. Every day is a community day. #DCsBravest
Assistant Medical Director Dr. David Vitberg presenting at The American College of Surgeons Point Counterpoint Conference in Baltimore. The Dr. was on a panel of area jurisdiction medical directors with prehospital blood programs. DC has already field infused 16 Pts. #DCsBravest
Firefighter from Rescue 1 emerges from burning home on Edson Pl. NE with dog he carried to safety from the 3rd floor. 2 adults and this dog are displaced and the Red Cross NCGC has been requested to assist. #DCsBravest
Update Working Fire 4500 block Edson Pl. NE. Fire 1st floor rear with extension above in a 3 story occupied building. Fire knocked down. Opening up & checking for further extension. 1 dog removed to safety by firefighters. #DCsBravest
Update Box Alarm 1700 block Randolph St NE. Fire in walls on first floor. Opening up and extinguishing fire. No reported injuries. #DCsBravest
Box Alarm 1700 block Randolph St NE. Smoke showing from gable of 2 story house. Possible fire in walls. #DCsBravest
An inspector from Washington Gas presenting to our members on the intricacies of the natural gas system in DC and the best way to deal with various related emergency situations. Every day is a training day. #DCsBravest