The 2010 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 11, 2010. Online registration begins June 1, 2010. The mission of the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, which is located in the shadow of Pike’s Peak, is to honor the sacrifice made by IAFF members who serve as professional fire fighters and emergency medical personnel who have given their lives in the line of duty. Since its creation in 1976 through June 2009, the names of 2,274 fallen IAFF members have been engraved into the wall of honor located behind the memorial. The IAFF will ensure that the ceremony remains an uplifting one for the families, friends and loved ones, and that it celebrates the lives, heroism and accomplishments of our union’s bravest of the brave.

Minutes before 0500 hours as most companies were out on Medical Locals a BOX ALARM was transmitted for a reported HOUSE ON FIRE in the 4900 blk. of Minnesota Ave. N.E. So many units were tied up at the time of dispatch that Engine Co. 26 was dispatched first due on the alarm. As units came available the running assignments were changed bringing Engine Co. 27 First Due as they located a two story single family wood frame detached house with FIRE SHOWING from the first and second floor with extension to the Bravo 1 and Delta 1 exposures. 13 TRUCK responded Second Due while THE DIME came on the Working Fire Dispatch (however arrived extremely early into the operation). The HOUSE OF PAIN FIRE DEPARTMENT was placed in the Delta 1 exposure and located fire throughout extinguishing all of it as the truck opened up. The fire was brought under control in the original fire building after the incident had escalated into a Second Alarm. With this fire ENGINE Co. 10 has racked up more than three (3) hrs. of Pump Time in less than 36 hours while laying and using over 1000' of 3" and over 1000' of 1.5" hose. Also this was well over the 100th RUN OF THE MONTH. The HOUSE OF PAIN is still in full swing and the companies will be reunited soon.

The members of Number Two Platoon finished their tour with a set of fires. The first one occurred at 1035 hrs. in the 2100 blk. of I St. N.E. Units were dispatched for the reported apartment fire and located the same in the kitchen of a unit. THE DIME (1st DUE) took their own hydrant and ran the 400' of 1.5" attack line to quickly put this fire in check. 13 TRUCK assisted opening and ventilating the unit. The second fire was many runs after the first one and the alarm was transmitted for a reported BUILDING ON FIRE in the 800 blk. of Bladensburg Rd. N.E. THE DIME was Second Due on the alarm and found a 1 story ordinary commercial tire shop with SMOKE SHOWING from the rear and located a fire in the rear of the structure. A line was placed on the fire while 13 TRUCK (1st DUE) opened up and assisted with containing the fire and limiting fire spread.

Shortly before 23:00 hrs. a BOX ALARM was transmitted for a reported HOUSE ON FIRE in the 2700 blk. of Minnesota Ave. S.E. bringing TRUCK Co. 13 as the 1st DUE TRUCK.

Companies arrived on location to find two-story, ordinary, row home with FIRE SHOWING from the first floor.  13 TRUCK arrived and went to opening and ventilating for the engine companies.  A WORKING FIRE DISPATCH was sounded bringing 10 ENGINE to the scene.  THE DIME selected an independent water supply and was assigned as the Exposure Group Leader.  The fire was quickly knocked down and THE DIME was back on the street for more runs while first due companies finished up the assignment.  

While the DC Metro area was being pounded by severe thunderstorms a BOX ALARM was struck for a reported FIRE IN THE ATTIC OF A HOUSE in the 2000 blk. of Taylor St. N.E.  THE DIME was originally dispatched 5th DUE but was placed 3rd DUE because of multiple units out of position.  Companies arrived to find FIRE SHOWING and ENGINE Co. 10 along with TRUCK Co. 15 located an interior stairwell to attic and EXTINGUISHED ALL FIRE IN SAME. 

A WORKING FIRE DISPATCH was sounded bringing TRUCK Co. 13 to the scene who was placed in the RIT Group prior to being placed in service.  FF Ruiz of ENGINE Co. 10 #4 was burned on this run and was treated at Medstar Burn Center for the same.  FF Ruiz is home now and should be back to work soon.

Minutes before 16:00 hrs. a BOX ALARM was transmitted for a reported HOUSE ON FIRE in the 2200 blk. of Rand Pl. N.E.  This Alarm brought ENGINE Co. 10 and TRUCK Co. 13 Second Due.  THE DIME arrived first to find a single family, wood frame, detached home with a fire on the first floor.  The fire was running the concealed spaces and required some work to gain access and extinguish.  10 ENGINE did the same via 250' 1.5" while 13 TRUCK went to work opening up and ventilating for the companies on scene. 

THE TRINIDAD FIRE DEPARTMENT was back in service in no time and taking runs as they racked up.  Just a reminder that this is still the HOUSE OF PAIN.

Well past two (2) years and counting the HOUSE OF PAIN renovation continues, here are some updated pictures.  The members of THE HOUSE OF PAIN have been advised that the companies are due back to 1342 Florida Ave. N.E.  in the first week in October 2010.  Time will tell, but as for now the runs keep coming...

The members of ENGINE Co. 10 and TRUCK Co. 13 responded on multiple fires again today taking in three fires for the tour. Shortly after 1700 hrs. a BOX ALARM was transmitted for a BUILDING ON FIRE in the 2200 blk. of Lawrence Ave. N.E.; this was the second fire in this building in only a few weeks. Units arrived on location to find a large dumpster on fire in the building. The fire was brought under control utilizing multiple lines. This building is a unique hazard and has a variety of access problems. The members of ENGINE Co. 10 had to advance a 500' long 1.5" attack line to gain access to the fire. Around 1940 hrs. a BOX ALARM was transmitted for a reported HOUSE ON FIRE WITH A REPORT OF PEOPLE TRAPPED in the 1600 blk. of W St. S.E. With several surrounding companies out on other runs the initial box alarm assignment was pieced together bringing Engine Co. 32 first due. Companies arrived to find a two story, detached single family with FIRE SHOWING. The assignment was quickly upgraded and a WORKING FIRE DISPATCH was requested bringing 13 TRUCK to the scene. The Truck was placed in the RIT group and went work on the outside of structure. This fire unfortunately claimed the lives of two citizens and is now listed as a fatal fire. While units were picking up from W St. SE another BOX ALARM was transmitted for a HOUSE ON FIRE in the 900 blk. of N St. N.W. in the Shaw section of the city. This fire was upgraded to a WORKING FIRE DISPATCH bringing ENGINE Co. 10 to the scene. The fire was quickly brought under control and the units were placed in service. The summer is hotter than usual and the fires keep coming along with the usual onslaught of runs making this truly the HOUSE OF PAIN.

Shortly before 16:00 hrs. a BOX ALARM was transmitted for a reported HOUSE ON FIRE in the Unit blk. of Quincy Pl. N.E. bringing ENGINE Co. 10 SECOND DUE. THE DIME arrived in the rear of a two story,ordinary, row home with SMOKE SHOWING. After forcing several doors ENGINE Co. 10 backed up the first due engine company utilizing 150' of 1.5". The fire was quickly knocked down and THE DIME was back on the street in no time taking in more runs.

Another 4th of July has come and gone and it was definitely an eventful one finishing up with a TWO ALARM fire for THE DIME.  With the runs steadily flowing by 21:00 hrs the stage was set for a long night for all members of the DCFD.  For a period of over four hours more than 60 incidents were open at a time in District - this translates into a lot of runs...

At 05:00 hrs. a BOX ALARM was transmitted for a reported HOUSE ON FIRE in the Unit blk. of Rhode Island Ave. N.W.  ENGINE Co. 10 was Third Due and assumed the same.  A fire had started and extended to two (2) adjacent exposures via the roof and the Second Alarm was requested.  THE DIME advanced the 400' of 1.5" and extinguished all fire in the original fire building before the assignment was scaled  back.