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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Earlier this year on March 29th, 2014 Rescue 1 Platoon #1 Sgt. Scott Richardson was detailed to Rescue 3 for the tour, and had run a fire that morning in the 1200 Block of Stevens Road SE, intial reports stated a house was on fire with people trapped. Units quickly arrived on … [Read more...]
Want to welcome everyone to our new site, the system that was being used has been updated and with that we have updated the site as well. Please be patient with us as we get use to the new system and as always thanks for visiting our site. … [Read more...]
90 Days
Starting July 27th the following members begin a training period learning everything about Rescue 1. These members have 90 days to learn as much as they can before they are tested on it. Once they complete and pass they will be officially assigned to Rescue 1. We wish these … [Read more...]
Disclaimer
We would like to take this time to say that this a privately managed owned and operated website and not an official website of the Department. Any story that is added here or on our Facebook page are the views of our own and not of the department or the government. … [Read more...]
In Rememberance
Thursday, December 19, 2013 Today marked the 29th anniversary of the tragic death of John T. Williams of Rescue 1. John or "Big John" as many knew him, was operating on a fire at 806 14th St NW and fell through the roof claiming his life. In honor of John the quarters of Rescue … [Read more...]
