DC Fire and EMS’ Health and Safety Division will head to the National Fire Academy this weekend to participate in Science to the Station alongside the amazing team at Science Alliance. While there members will discuss emerging methodology and data… Read More »Science Alliance
DC Fire and EMS H&S Division had the amazing opportunity to not only attend the Women in Fire International Conference, but to deliver a presentation as well. There were so many impactful people in attendance that we cannot even attempt… Read More »Women In Fire
In late 2023, the Health and Safety Division challenged our O2X team to increase the number of firehouse workouts they were taking part in. In the final quarter of 2023 there were 58 firehouse workouts conducted by the team. In… Read More »O2X Hits Quarterly Record
In September 2024, members of the Health and Safety Division will travel to a neighboring jurisdiction in the COG to deliver an accredited Incident Safety Officer Course for several of their members. We sincerely appreciate the invitation and looking forward… Read More »Delivering ISO for a regional partner
Next week, DFC Shawn Downs will head to Orlando Florida for the annual NFPA Conference. Just as he did last year, Chief Downs will once again deliver a course titled “A No-nonsense Approach to Cancer Reduction. We truly appreciate the… Read More »DC Fire and EMS H&S to present at the NFPA Conference next week
● Water nozzles wash hose, supplied via 1.5” line from wagon/hydrant● 60 to 110 PSI input, 90 PSI recommended● 28 V Milwaukee battery powers spinning brushes, runtime ~60 minutes● Approx 1,000-1500 ft of hose per battery ● Only one person… Read More »New Hose Washers on Air Units
In accordance with Safety Operations Bulletin 6 – all members are reminded to make immediate notification to the on-duty Safety Battalion Fire Chief at 202-673-6432 whenever a member is injured or becomes ill on-duty. The member’s Battalion Management Team should… Read More »On-duty Injury Notification
On May 8, 9, and 10th 2024, the Health and Safety Division will once again deliver an in-house accredited Incident Safety Officer course to members of the DC Fire and EMS Department. This critical course prepares Captains to serve as… Read More »Sixth Delivery of in-house Incident Safety Officer