The Engine and Rescue spent the morning training with the United States Park Police on helicopter extraction procedures at the Anacostia helicopter pad. The morning sessions, the crew went over safety procedures and the dos and don’ts, and then we load up on the chopper and headed to the rough terrain of Anacostia. The drill consist of using a spotter, USAR dog and handler for insertion and extraction. We would like to thank the crew from eagle 1 for the training opportunity and experience.

For Americans, Fourth of July celebrations usually signify summer fun, vacations, and the gathering of family and friends, but Independence Day can also bring tragedy. In a typical year, more U.S. fires are reported on July 4 than on any other day and fireworks account for half of those fires. Sparklers, firecrackers, and rockets are the leading contributors to these injuries.
Did You Know?
 

The tip of a sparkler burns at a temperature of more than 1,200 degrees – this is hot enough to cause third degree burns.
Over 90% of fireworks injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms involve fireworks that Federal regulations permit consumers to use.
Because most fireworks injuries are preventable, everyone can enjoy a safe and happy holiday by following a few fireworks safety tips.

All,

I just became aware of this yesterday. The city is trying to reduce our retirement health coverage, to fund vesting carpet baggers into our retirement system. I have attached both bills for your reading. Call the union hall and say not to B18-0031!!! There is strength in numbers! I have already been in touch with Union leadership. This only affects members hired after Sept 30, 1987. The savings to the city will be huge!!!!

Pass this on to as many members as you can, get involved! It seems trivial now but it adds up in retirement.

At 1728 Hrs. Rescue 3 was dispatched to Fort Totten for the train collision involving two metro trains on the red line. Rescue 3 along with all the other units dispatched arrived to find that one train had run into the rear of another train which was stopped on the tracks. This incident is said to be the worst rail car incident in Washington, D.C‘s history. Rescue 3 along with the cities other Rescue’s worked for several hours to extricate all the entrapped victims. At 0930Hrs. the following morning the last victim was removed from the wreckage and the scene was turned over to NSTB. Great job by all of the units and personnel from Washington, D.C Fire Department

At 0725 hrs Rescue 3 was dispatched on the box alarm for the house fire at 609 49th Pl. N.E. Engine 30 was the first to arrive and advised the had fire showing from one window on side d. Rescue 3 performed the primary and secondary searches both of which were negative. The squad also assisted with ventilation. Engine 15 stood by on the working fire dispatch. Units began clearing the scene in under an hour.

At 1853 hrs the engine company was dispatched on a box alarm reported people trapped at 305 37th St. S.E. The first due engine went on the scene and confirmed an apartment off on the number two floor. Engine 15 backed up the second due engine and helped the truck company open up and check for extension. Units cleared the scene in under an hour.

At 1710 hrs. Rescue 3 was dispatched for a house fire at 1130 8th St. N.E. Engine 10 was first to arrival an advised that they had smoke showing from the first and second floors of a row home. Engine 6 went on the scene in the rear with fire showing from the basement. Rescue 3 performed the primary and secondary searches of the dwelling both of which were negative. The Squad also assisted the vent group with ventilation. Units began clearing the scene in about an hour.  The pictures attached our from #2 platoon annual collapse drill on Bolling AFB.

LT. Tommy Dean's last day on Rescue 3 was full of the usual excitement of drilling and running the normal Southeast runs.  Coincidentally his last run was in his new first due (E30) in the 5500 block of Central Avenue, SE for a motor vehicle accident into a house.  His crew did the normal metering which turned out to be negative.  The pictures attached our from our annual collapse drill on Bolling AFB and with his crew on the final tour of duty as the Rescue's LT. on #4 Platoon.  Good Luck TD!!

CONGRATULATIONS to Lieutenant Thomas (Tommy) Dean from Rescue 3 # 4 Platoon on his recent promotion to Captain. Captain Dean will be going to 30 Engine #1, Lieutenant  Dypsky is being transferred from Engine 15 #1 to Rescue 3 # 4.

At 2219 hrs. Rescue 3 was alerted for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment somewhere around RFKs parking lots.  E8, T13 and BFC2 arrived on the scene with a vehicle on its side with 2 trapped on Independence Avenue, SE at RFK.  Rescue 3 arrived and deployed the Res-Q-Jack stabilization struts, and completed a roof flip down.  Both victims were handed over to the awaiting EMS personnel.   

In between the Engine's medical locals and one box alarm on this busy memorial weekend  the members found the time to put new door seals on the Engine Company and Rescue Squad.

At 1528 hours Engine 15, Rescue 3, and BFC 3 were alerted for the house explosion with a person screaming at 1117 46th St, SE. E30/T17 arrived at the corrected address of 1127 46th St, SE with smoke showing from Side "A" and fire showing from the basement windows of a two-story ordinary construction residence. T17 reported that the Side "C" wall had partially collapsed with cracks around the remainder of the house. With this information, Rescue 1 was dispatched to retrieve the Collapse Equipment and bring it to the scene.  A burnt citizen was encountered with 2nd & 3rd degree burns over 50% of his body.

Units attempted to make the interior however due to the structural integrity were quickly switched to defensive mode. During the incident, the fire spread throughout the entire basement, 1st floor, and 2nd floor. Heavy-duty lines and the ladder pipe operations from T-17 and T-7 quickly knocked the fire down. 

During the incident, a Working Fire Dispatch, Collapse Task Force, and Foam Unit Task Force were brought to the scene, as well as numerous Chiefs and additional specialty resources.

**Thanks to the Heights for some of the pictures.**

First Due fire for the Engine Company @ 1360 Morris Rd. S.E. just as the company finished up placing the regular engine back in service from warranty work the box alarm was sounded for an apartment fire. Engine 15 arrived to find a three-story apartment building with nothing evident, after further investigation the company found a small bedroom fire on the first floor. The engine company made quick work of the fire and the Rescue performed a search, which proved negative command held 1+1.

 
 

At 0930 Hrs. the cave in task force (Engine 15 and Rescue 3 ) along with the rest of the units in the special operations division took part in a trench rescue drill on Blue Plains Dr. at the old infirmary. The task force simulated rescuing a worker who had fallen into an L-shaped trench.  

Every year at this time, members of the DCFD step up and make their donation to the H.E.R.O.E.S. Foundation.  Money is being collected now through early June - See your company officer to make a donation.

What is H.E.R.O.E.S.?

They are a non-profit organization that supports the families of fallen firefighters and police officers of the Washington Metropolitan Area.  They ask for no recognition for what they do and prefer to stay out of the camera's eye.  They are what can be best described as "Firemans' Heroes!"   

See their website for further details or contact any company officer for questions.

www.heroes.org/