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Mothers Day!
On this Mother's Day, we would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to all the moms out there, especially those who are on the job with us as firefighters. To our firefighter moms, we want you to know that we see you appreciate you, and are in awe of your strength and dedication. You not only face the challenges of this physically and emotionally demanding job but also the challenges of motherhood. Your resilience and commitment to both roles are nothing short of remarkable. To the m...
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DC Fire & EMS Foundation
DC FIRE & EMS FOUNDATION REVIVED ON INTERNATIONAL FIREFIGHTERS DAY Dear Friends: I am thrilled to announce that today, on International Firefighters Day, the DC Fire & EMS Foundation is being revived. The non-profit organization, originally incorporated in 2007, supports the DC Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department and its heroic members by supporting their training, employee wellness and recognition, equipment and facilities, and by educating the community...
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Plaque Dedication At Training Academy- May 26th
The Training Academy is hosting plaque dedications for two individual members and our armed forces members. Information on the ceremony is below in the flyer. Hope to see you there and stay tuned for more information on the events for Firefighters Memorial Day, May 29th.
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We Need Your Help! 2023-24 Committee Sign Up
Brothers and Sisters, The voices of the members on the frontlines need to be heard. We need your thoughts, your observations, and your opinions to adapt and innovate for you. Doing so makes our profession more efficient, leading to safer practices and benefits everyone. It’s easy as 1-2-3. To make a difference, we need you to step up and sign-up for a Local 36 committee. Virtually, all the things we enjoy today started at a committee level and came to fruition through the work provided ...
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