DC is under a Heat Alert today, 6/11 through Saturday, 6/13. Temperatures will feel like 95°F or hotter.
You can beat the heat by:
✅Staying in air-conditioned or shaded areas.
✅Taking frequent breaks while working outside.
✅Drinking water and staying hydrated
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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.
- On Wednesday 6/10/26, Platoon 1 responded to 660 calls, including 516 EMS calls, 103 fire calls, and 41 other calls. In total, there were 1,260 emergency vehicle responses and 269 patient transports. #DCsBRAVEST
- Last week was CPR & AED Awareness Week. DC Fire & EMS was proud to partner with Washington Parks & People, the DC Fire & EMS Foundation, the Washington Commanders, & community partners to introduce a new 24/7 public AED at Marvin Gaye Park in Ward 7. @Commanders @dcfireemsfound
00:00 - On Tuesday 6/9/26, Platoon 4 responded to 607 calls, including 455 EMS calls, 99 fire calls, and 53 other calls. In total, there were 1,191 emergency vehicle responses and 248 patient transports. #DCsBRAVEST
- Did you know? With major special events impacting the District this summer, @dcfireems plays a major role in keeping people safe at special events across the District.
- Boat Incident: 600 Block of Wharf St SW 35ft vessel No active fire…minor smoke conditions from engine compartment. No fuel leakage and no reported injuries Fire Investigation Unit en route to investigate.
- The @dcfireems Recruitment Division are participating in the @DCGuard1802 Public Safety Career Fair. Members of the National Guard and public are here to learn about what it takes to #JoinDCsBravest.
- On Monday 6/8/26, Platoon 3 responded to 551 calls, including 423 EMS calls, 82 fire calls, and 46 other calls. In total, there were 1,018 emergency vehicle responses and 220 patient transports. #DCsBRAVEST
- Update: Working Fire - 3300 Block of Ross PL NW Fire extinguished and mostly contained to exterior with minor extension to second floor. No injuries. Fire Investigators have determined this as an accidental fire. One adult female/one juvenile female displaced.
- Working Fire: 3300 Block of Ross Place NW - Two story single family home - Smoke and fire showing from side and rear of home upon arrival.
- DC Fire and EMS Department repostedSince Jan 2025 we have 88 Work Orders for Apparatus Failing to Start. Our new apparatus features the @Harrison_Hydra #HPower battery system and has an emergency jump start feature to assist - also we can monitor live online. We are tackling problems head on to #KeepThemRolling
- On Sunday 6/7/26, Platoon 2 responded to 610 calls, including 501 EMS calls, 88 fire calls, and 21 other calls. In total, there were 1,171 emergency vehicle responses and 247 patient transports. #DCsBRAVEST
- Motor Vehicle Collision - 4900 Block of Reservoir Road NW and Canal Road NW. Two vehicle head on collision. No extrication. One adult female transported with non-serious/non-life threatening injuries. One adult female minor injuries refused treatment/transport.























