As part of a multi-city promotional tour by NBC Sports, the Stanley Cup stopped by Engine 2 and Rescue 1. Its on a tour to help promote and get everyone excited about the upcoming playoffs. Members enjoyed the visit of the prestigious Stanley Cup and hope it makes its way across … [Read more...]
Engine 2 was alerted to respond to the 1600 Block of 4th St NW, BFC 6 was first arriving and found smoke showing. Engine 2 arrived shortly after, forced entry and found a fire on the first floor. Crews encountered hoarding conditions but made quick work on extinguishing the fire. … [Read more...]
Engine 2 responded to the unit block of New York Ave NW, units arrived on scene with fire showing. Engine 2 responded 4th Due and was assigned exposures. The crew advanced a hoseline up Truck 4's aerial to the roof to extinguish fire that had made it's way to the roof. The fire … [Read more...]
Engine 2 and Rescue 1 responded to the report of a building fire at the Internal Revenue Service. Engine 2 arrived on scene with smoke showing. Engine 2 and Rescue 1 quickly found it to be a transformer fire in the B-1 level of the building. Units had to wait for Pepco to arrive … [Read more...]
A Full House
Engine 2, Rescue 1 and the Office of the Deputy Fire Chief have welcomed Engine 16 and Ambulance 16 to 500 F St NW. Due to the current renovations of the quarters of Engine 16, Tower 3, BFC 6 and Ambulance 16, the units have been moved temporarily till renovations are complete. … [Read more...]
Rescue 1 responded to the report of house fire in the 1600 Block of Riggs Place NW, units arrived on scene and found a kitchen on fire. Rescue 1 arrived on scene, performed a search of the residence and assisted in fireground operations. The search of the residence was negative. … [Read more...]
Today members of Engine 2, Rescue 1 and the Office of the Deputy Fire Chief hosted the annual IAFF Burn Camp Luncheon. Over 100 attendees were present, the attendees are burn survivors from all around the United States and Canada. Every year they come to Washington DC to visit … [Read more...]
The Center for Excellence in Public Leadership along with The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Awards for Distinguished DC Government Employees is an annual program designed to recognize and reward outstanding performance and exemplary service by DC Government employees. … [Read more...]
Today thousands gathered to honor our fallen brother Lt. Kevin "Lightbulb" McRae. Many members of Engine 2, Rescue 1 and the Office of the Deputy Fire Chief attend the services, for a Rescue 1 Alumni. Members of Engine 2 Platoon # 1 remained in service paying tribute to Lt. McRae … [Read more...]
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The members of Engine 2, Rescue 1 and the Office of the Deputy Fire Chief send our deepest thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Lt. Kevin McRae of Engine Co. 6, who passed away while operating on a 2nd Alarm fire in the 1300 block of 7th St NW, earlier this … [Read more...]
For the past month members of Engine 2 have been working to get the new wagon in service, well this evening the members of Platoon #1 officially put the new wagon in service. The old Engine was the oldest frontline Engine in the department, it was 12 years old. Thanks to all who … [Read more...]
The members of Engine 2, Rescue 1 and the office of the Deputy Fire Chief would like to congratulate Technician Patrick Boone of Rescue 1 #2 on his retirement. Technican Boone retires after 31 dedicated years to the citizens and vistiors of the District of Columbia. Technician … [Read more...]
Engine 2 responded to an automatic fire alarm at 420 7th St NW. Engine 2 arrived on scene and investigated the alarm and found a fire in the elevator machine room. Engine 2 requested the box be filled. The fire was contained to the elevator equipment. Engine 2 returned to service … [Read more...]
Attention all interested, the Washington City Fire Department will be celebrating 150 years of service, which means that Engine 2, along with Engine's 1 and 3 will be celebrating. All are invited to attend, especially current and past members of Engine 2. See the flyer for futher … [Read more...]
