WASHINGTON, DC FIRE

I had traveled back to our Nation’s Capital once again to work a few days at the International Association of Arson Investigators headquarters in Crofton, MD and spend some time pursuing the interests of all fire buffs, chasing apparatus and attending a muster! Photos from the Pennsylvania Pump Primers Show and Muster in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, can be found in the "FIRE MUSTER' section of the web site. I am indebted, once again, to one of the premier fire photographers in the United States. Big thanks to Elliot Goodman for taking the time out of his schedule to assure a great buffing experience.

DC Firefighters were dispatched for the report of smoke in the house at 3435 Quebec Street, NW. Upon arrival of the first due company, Truck 3 reported they had nothing evident. As Firefighters made their way to the upper floors of the residence, they encountered a smoke condition which was increasing rapidly. The fire on the top floor had gotten into the attic and the construction features of the house, along with its contents made extinguishment difficult. As fire advanced into the roof, heavy smoke conditions occurred. It took about 45 minutes to bring the fire under control. A 2nd alarm was struck and two DCFD firefighters were transported with non-life threatening injuries.

DCFD Companies were dispatched to the 3800 Block of South Capitol Street, SW (intersection of Halley Place, SE) for a report of a house fire. Units arrived to find an electrical condition in an apartment complex at that location. This was the first in a series of fire incidents that kept firefighters busy during what turned out to be a very hot and humid afternoon.

DCFD responded for the report of a house fire at 202 Cromwell Terrace, NE. First arriving units reported smoke showing from the second floor rear of the structure. The fire involved a mattress and part of a second floor room. A working Fire Dispatch was sounded and the first alarm units had the fire quickly under control.

While DC Firefighters were knocking down the fire on Cromwell Terrace, a subsequent box alarm was struck for 901 5th Street, NE for a house on fire. First arriving companies found fire showing from the structure’s attic. As the fire extended into the cockloft, truck companies worked to open up the area and extinguish this arduous blaze. Not only did they have to battle the fire, but temperatures at the time reached the high 90 degree mark with corresponding humidity level.

The central division of the NDW Fire Department commenced operations in 1980, consolidating the fire and rescue services at Bolling Air Force Base, the Washington Navy Yard and the Naval Research Lab in Washington, DC. NDW Fire has mutual aid agreements with the DCFD and the Prince George's County, Maryland, Fire Department. Fire Station 1 protects Bolling Air Force Base with Engine 41 and Truck 21. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in DC, Bolling AFB is located in the nation’s capital. Bolling’s men and women proudly accept their responsibility as a showcase for the Air Force because of its proximity to the Pentagon, Capitol Hill and the White House.

Fire Station 2 protects the Washington Navy Yard with Engine 42. The Washington Navy Yard, authorized by the first Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Stoddert, in 1799, is the U.S. Navy's oldest shore establishment. It occupies land set aside by George Washington for use by the Federal Government along the Anacostia River. The original boundaries that were established in 1800, along 9th and M Streets, SE are still marked by a white brick wall that was built in 1809 along with a guard house.

Miscellaneous photos from the Fire Department Repair Shop, Engine Company 7, Squad 3, and the Training Academy.