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
#DCsBravest express our gratitude to the restaurant community for their generosity. DC restaurants donate meals to troops, first responders WUSA - 9 invidious.snopyta.org/watch?v=_5FPmzrF…
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On January 16th, 1937, Lieutenant Gilbert W. Fletcher, Engine 20, died of Lobar pneumonia incurred in the Line of Duty. Never Forget.
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1/17 (3:24PM) #INAUG2021 UPDATE: @SecretService releases updated transportation security information, public access map: bit.ly/inaugroadmap
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#DCsBravest responded to 464 calls on Saturday, January 16th. There were 145 critical and 228 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 91 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies, including 1 working structure fire.
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DC Fire and EMS retweeted
1/17: DC's Hypothermia Alert will be ACTIVATED at 7 PM tonight. Protect and assist our neighbors experiencing homelessness. 👀If you see someone in need of help, please call: ☎️The Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or 311. ☎️911 if there is an immediate safety risk.
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DC Fire and EMS retweeted
This group of women and men started recruit training school in the COVID-19 pandemic and graduated 10 days after an attack on the US Capital. Their first shifts will be during the Inauguration. They have great things in front of them, welcome to #DCsBravest we are proud of you.
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DC Fire and EMS retweeted
STAY INFORMED of the road closures and public access points related to the 2021 Presidential Inuaguration. The detailed list can be found here: bit.ly/2LzhyVI
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#DCsBravest determined a fire pit was used on the wooden deck where this morning’s fire took place in the 200 block of Elm St NW. Please be aware of District regulations regarding fire pits and open burning. They cannot be placed on combustible surfaces.
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Crash with vehicle overturned 3500 block Jay St NE. #DCsBravest searched area and found no occupants.
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Get updates on the 59th Presidential Inauguration from DC Government. Text INAUG2021 to 888-777 for updates on public safety, street closures, weather alerts, transit updates, and more. #INAUG2021
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