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| DC Firefighters Protest Chief's Schedule Proposal |
| Tue. Jan 24th 2012 |
By PAUL WAGNER/myfoxdc
WASHINGTON - More than a hundred D.C. Firefighters turned their backs on Fire Chief Kenneth Ellerbe Tuesday in an effort to send an unmistakable message. The Chief had just finished a "State of the Department" speech when the firefighters stood up and walked out...
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| No Injuries at a Northwest Blaze w/ VIDEO |
| Mon. Jan 23rd 2012 |
Just after 10:30 this morning, units from the Fourth Battalion were dispatched to the 5000 block of 4th Street NW for a reported fire coming from a house.
First arriving units reported smoke and fire showing from a two-story rowhouse with all residents out safely.
Firefighters enter ...
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| D.C. firefighters brave cold without coat due to uniform changes W/ VIEDO |
| Sat. Jan 21st 2012 |
story by WJLA TV 7
A new departmental uniform policy is keeping some D.C. firefighters from wearing sweaters or coats while they brave the elements.
The new policy concerns the logos and patches that can be worn by emergency responders.
Under the change, uniforms bearing "DCFD" must go ...
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| DC Firefighters Taking Stand Against Latest Uniform Change W/VIDEO |
| Sat. Jan 21st 2012 |
By PAUL WAGNER/myfoxdc
WASHINGTON - D.C.'s firefighters are taking a stand against the chief, refusing to comply with another uniform change. It is the fifth in the last year.
It is a change they are all expected to pay for. The union sees it as retaliation while the chief says it is necessary...
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| Quick Work at a Northeast Fire |
| Sun. Jan 8th 2012 |
Shortly after 9:30 pm on Friday, January 6, 2012, units from the Second and Third Battalion were dispatched to the 4400 block of Ponds Street NE for a reported apartment building on fire
First arriving units reported heavy fire coming from the top floor of a two-story brink apartment buildi...
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