LOCAL 36
Committed to Protecting Those Who Protect Us
Honor and Service
Day in and day out, Local 36 members are putting themselves in harms way to protect life and property. Ultimately, we are protecting the quality of life and the economic viability of our city. The public counts on us and our members will always rise to the occasion to ensure we are there when they need us most.

Latest News
In response to last night’s incident, the Local 36 Peer Support Team has been activated and is at the DCFD Training Academy. If you or a fellow member need support, please call the Peer Support Team at (202) 455-8299 or stop by the academy today.
It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Brother Rob Heaney. Brother Heaney was a 24-year veteran of our department and held the rank of Lieutenant, assigned to Rescue Squad 2 on the #2 platoon. He also faithfully served the members of Local 36 as our elected treasurer from 2020 to 2024.
Local 36 sends our deepest sympathy and mourns the loss of one of Montgomery County Firefighters' own who tragically died in the line of duty yesterday evening while operating on a dwelling fire in Laurel, MD.