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Working fire in Washington, DC – January 20, 2016

Posted by firescenesadmin on January 22, 2016

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: DCFD Engine 21, DCFD fire apparatus, DCFD firefighters at work, DCFD Truck 4, firefighters doing overhaul, FireScenes.NET, overhaul, Trevor James, Washington DC Fire Department, working fire in Washington DC. Leave a Comment

Here are some additional fireground and overhaul shots from the working fire on Bates St. NW in Washington, DC on Wednesday (1/20/16).

Full gallery is here:

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DCFD fire engine at fire scene

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DCFD fire engine at fire scene

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DCFD fire engine at fire scene

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DCFD fire engine at fire scene

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DCFD firefighter overhauls fire scene

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DCFD firefighter overhauls fire scene

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DCFD firefighter overhauls fire scene

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DCFD firefighters overhaul fire scene

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DCFD firefighters take down ladder

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DCFD fire truck at fire scene

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Working fire in Washington, DC – January 20, 2016

Posted by firescenesadmin on January 21, 2016

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: DCFD firefighters at work, Washington DC Fire Department, working fire in Washington DC. 1 comment

January 20, 2016: Story By Vito Maggiolo

A street that saw lots of fire action in days gone by had a fiery blast from the past Wednesday morning, January 20th.

The safety officer was driving in the Shaw neighborhood around 9:30 AM when smoke in the area caught his attention. A search led him to 212 Bates Street NW, where flames were billowing from the top floor of a two-story, occupied, middle row dwelling.

The box was requested, and quickly escalated to a working fire dispatch. Despite the initial heavy fire conditions, the blaze was contained to the second floor of the original dwelling. All of the occupants safely escaped.

heavy fire blows out 2nd floor windows

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heavy fire blows out 2nd floor windows

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Below grade rescue in Washington, DC – January 6, 2016

Posted by firescenesadmin on January 7, 2016

Posted in: Fire Scene Video, NEW. Tagged: below grade rescue video, DCFD firefighters at work, DCFD Rescue 2, firefighters rescue construction worker in DC, injured construction worker removed via Stokes stretcher, Vito Maggiolo, Washington DC Fire Department. 1 comment

Video by Vito Maggiolo

2-Alarm fire in Washington, DC – January 4, 2016

Posted by firescenesadmin on January 6, 2016

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: 2-Alarm fire in Washington DC, Andrew Pang, DCFD firefighters at work, night fire scene photos, row house fire in Washington DC, Washington DC Fire Department, working fire in Washington DC. Leave a Comment

Washington, DC firefighters battled this 2-alarm blaze on Delafield PL, NW on Monday, 1/4/16. Units arrived on scene to find heavy fire on the 2nd floor. During the event, evac tones were sounded and a Mayday was called when part of E21’s crew was temporarily unaccounted for. Thankfully, they were quickly found to be safe. The family dog was rescued from the structure as well. Cramped city streets, the proximity of neighboring homes and electrical wires in close proximity created challenges in fighting the fire.

Thanks, and keep up the good work!

Andrew Pang, Arlington, VA

fire at night in Washington DC

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Washington DC firefighters at work

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Washington DC firefighters at work

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Washington DC firefighters at work

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Washington DC firefighters at work

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Washington DC firefighters at work

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Washington DC firefighters at work

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fire at night in Washington DC

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Washington DC firefighters at work

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Washington DC firefighters at work

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Washington DC firefighters at work

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More photos can be found here

Working fire in Washington, DC – December 28, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on December 29, 2015

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December 28, 2015: By Vito Maggiolo (DCFD.com)

The final week of 2015 began with a working house fire in the 3rd Battalion on Monday morning, December 28th.

Units arrived at 2801 Pomeroy Road SE shortly after 8:30 AM to find fire in a two-story end of row dwelling.

The blaze involved the basement and had already extended to the first floor, and a working fire dispatch was requested.

A coordinated attack on both levels was able to bring the flames under control relatively quickly, and all searches proved negative.

Photos Courtesy Rescue Squad 3

flames blowing out of a window

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firefighters at fire scene

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flames blowing out of a window

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Box Alarm in Washington, DC – December 10, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on December 15, 2015

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: apparatus at fire scene, DCFD fire apparatus, DCFD firefighters at work, fire scene photos, shapirophotography.net, Washington DC Fire Department. Leave a Comment

Not much to see here by the time we arrived, but DCFD companies found smoke on arrival at this two-story, brick duplex. After they made entry a pile of burning clothing was located and extinguished quickly. The address was 3861 Pennsylvania Avenue SE.

DCFD fire trucks

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house after small fire

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DCFD ladder truck

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DCFD fire trucks on scene

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More photos are at shapirophotography.net

2-Alarm fire in Washington, DC – December 4, 2015

Posted by firescenesadmin on December 9, 2015

Posted in: FIre Scene photos, NEW. Tagged: DCFD 2nd Alarm at 2020 12th Street NW, DCFD fire apparatus, DCFD firefighters at work, fire scene photos, Friendship Fire Association, Montgomery County Fire & Rescue, Trevor James, Washington DC Fire Department, working fire in Washington DC. Leave a Comment

Washington DC Fire & EMS units responded to an apartment fire on Friday morning, Dec. 4. First arriving units reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the interior courtyard of the large apartment complex that takes up an entire city block at 12th & U Sts NW. A second alarm was quickly sounded.

The fire extended through all four floors of the complex via the balconies in the courtyard and into the cockloft. Truck companies worked hard to prevent the fire from extending further through the cockloft. Sprinklers in the building activated also helping to prevent additional extension.

Special calls were requested along with mutual aid from Montgomery County Fire & Rescue for an additional truck company to assist with opening up and overhaul. Hundreds of residents of the complex were displaced as a result of the fire. The Friendship Fire Association provided both rehab and canteen support on the scene.

-Trevor James

firefighter dons SCBA mask

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hose on the street at fire scene

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DCFD Aerialscope fire truck

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aftermath of apartment fire

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fire chiefs at fire scene

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firefighter after a fire

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Friendship Fire Association rehab at fire scene

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DCFD aerial ladder truck

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DCFD fire trucks at scene

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Friendship Fire Association rehab at fire scene

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firefighters at fire scene

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