DC FEMS reports the 5400 block of 4th Street, NW, between Jefferson and Kennedy Streets is closed due to fire depar
Box Alarm 5400 block 4th St NW. Fire in flooring below an apartment furnace in a 2 story apartment building. Opening up & extinguishing smoldering fire. No injuries. Fire investigators requested. DC firefighters
On February 20th, 1891, Private Thomas R. Newman, Truck Co. A, died in the Line of Duty from injuries sustained the day before when a cable car struck the truck at 7th and D Sts NW while they were responding to 11th and F Sts NW on Box 134. Never Forget
Shooting Investigation at 1947 hours in the1900 Block of 18th Street SE. No Lookout. W/ EVENT #I20230090916
Shooting Investigation at 1737 hours in the 6200 Block of Clay Street NE. No Lookout. W/ EVENT #I20230090720
Shooting Investigation at 1539 hours in the 4600 block of Benning Road, SE. No Lookout. W/ EVENT #I20230090541
1 year agoPro-Russian rally in Washington, D.C. today
Platoon 1 responded to 550 calls on February 18th-19th. There were 131 critical and 292 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 127 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies, including 1 working structure fire. DC firefighters
SHOOTING: HALF ST & L STREET SE: MPD is on the scene with a crashed auto in the alley with an individual with a gsw to the arm. He drove himself to 2nd and M Street where he sought help
The Washington Post:The rampage at Michigan State killed three and injured five more. Nearly four hours elapsed between the police's initial shelter-in-place order and its message alerting the campus community that the shooter was dead. It was 236 minutes of terror
Firefighters from Engine 33 met with students at Simon Elementary School on Mississippi Ave SE. The children got to see a firefighter in full gear and received some safety lessons. Every day is a community day. DC firefighters
Shooting Investigation in the 2100 block of I Street NE. W/ EVENT #I20230085044
President Biden in news conference at the White House says he makes no apologies for shooting down the first balloon
.@DCPoliceDept tells us the body found in the backyard of 1336 Kearny St NE is now a homicide with a suspect in court today. We spotted cadaver search dogs on Feb 6 when body was discovered. @CaseyNolen covering it for @wusa9 today
Shooting Investigation at 0529 hours in the 200 block of 35th St NE. No Lookout
Shooting Investigation at 0529 hours in the 200 block of 35th St NE. No Lookout W/ EVENT #I20230084261
#ThrowbackThursday On November 1, 1949, a multi-alarm fire struck the Old Post Office Building at 11th St & Pa. Ave NW. Firefighters shown here with the seldom used scaling ladder to reach people trapped by smoke on upper levels. DC firefighters
Box Alarm corrected address 2020 Kendall St NE. Fire involved 1 story commercial structure. Fire knocked down. Checking for hotspots. No injuries. Investigators on scene. Photos by @D BYE
Box Alarm 2000 block Okie St NE. Unit on scene reporting a building fire. Original dispatch was for an auto. DC firefighters
According to court documents, on 10/4/19, at 10:30pm, at 1253 Sumner Rd SE, Persaud a former lieutenant of MPD, pulled out a firearm and pointed the firearm at a house where civilians were attending a birthday party
Shooting Investigation at 1533 hours in the 5600 block of 3rd Street NE. Lookout for a young dark complexion B/M wearing all black. Have info Call (202) 727-9099/Text 50411
At McPherson Square — Park Police has taken its first person into custody here at the encampment. He was an inhabitant in one of the last two tents here
The officer shot and killed Hargraves-Shird in the Brightwood Park neighborhood last summer, while responding to a 911 call regarding a shooting of two juveniles near Georgia Avenue and Longfellow Street NW
The Park Police just issued its first warning to everyone still in McPherson Sq. The park closed as of 10 am, per NPS. Anyone still in the park is doing so unlawfully, the announcer said, and will be subject to arrest. There are several homeless, aid workers and media still here
The removal of the encampment at McPherson Square begins now. Currently, the park is fenced off. Only advocates and the unhoused are allowed in. Dozens of people, protesters and passers-by, are watching from the outside
Platoon 1 responded to 545 calls on February 14th-15th. There were 172 critical and 270 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 103 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies, including 1 working structure fire. DC firefighters
Box Alarm 2600 block Evarts St NE. Fire was confined to pipe chase in commercial building and under control. No injuries. DC firefighters
Box Alarm 2600 block Evarts St NE. 2 story automotive shop with fire in pipe chase from boiler fire. Will flow water into the pipe chase to extinguish same. No extension. DC firefighters
Working Fire 2700 block 10th St NE. The civilian we evaluated was released on the scene. 3 displacements, as well as 2 chinchillas and a dog, but all have alternative housing. Fire investigators on scene
Working Fire 2700 block 10th St NE. Had fire 2nd floor 2 story middle row dwelling. Fire extinguished. Checking for any extension. Evaluating 1 civilian. Displacements anticipated. DC firefighters
