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“we need to protect our first responders by not sending them into homes with potential CoVid19”

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: NBC Washington reported: “2nd DC Firefighter Positive for Coronavirus, As Many as 100 Quarantined: Sources”.

Regarding the police – “Metropolitan Police Department Operational Adjustments During COVID-19”.

“Dear PoPville,

My cousin is a dc firefighter (I know we’re not supposed to start stories with that rn but it’s true!). Last few days have been hearing horror stories about all the non-emergency calls they’re still getting. Thankfully at the end of last week DCFEMS received protective gear + new protocols.

But… been spinning my wheels for how to help get out the message that we need to protect our first responders by not sending them into homes with potential CoVid19. We need to do this by not allowing non-emergency calls (ones with mild symptoms and not life threatening) to be answered by DCFEMS, possibly exposing entire firehouses and extra families to this virus. Can the city/mayor find a way to direct people’s 911 calls with flu-like symptoms elsewhere? Believe Uber is offering vouchers + there’s a nurse line to call for advice. How can we administer some sort of penalty for arriving at the home of someone who is not in fact experiencing life-threatening symptoms? (more…)

About that Smoke and big DCFD response in SW

By Prince Of Petworth

Val reports: “the Syphax Gardens housing projects in SW are currently on fire.”

Alert DC reports: ” MPD reports 2nd St between Q St and Delaware Ave SW is closed. The 100 block of P St SW remains closed. Please use alternate routes.”

From DC Fire and EMS: “Update Working Fire 100 block P St SW. Both victims rescued from 3rd floor fire apartment by #DCsBravest. 1 brought down portable ladder & 2nd removed via interior. 1 patient now critical with potential life threatening injuries. 2nd is stable non life threatening injuries.“

“Food on the Stove seeks to acquire the old vacant DC Firehouse at 1338 Park Road and convert it into a demonstration kitchen for firefighters to take free cooking classes while they are at work.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1338 Park Road, NW via Change.org

Thanks to Darrell for passing on this Change.org petition (with already over 11,000 signatures:

“In 1900, architect Leon Dessez designed the Renaissance style firehouse then known then as Truck Company F which currently sits at 1338 Park Rd in Columbia Heights. It was later renamed to Truck Company 6 in 1906 and merged with Engine Company 11 in 1940. In 1984, Engine 11 and Truck Company 6 relocated to 3420 14th Street where it now serves the Columbia Heights neighborhood.

Food on the Stove seeks to acquire the old vacant DC Firehouse at 1338 Park Road and convert it into a demonstration kitchen for firefighters to take free cooking classes while they are at work. The space will also operate as a full-service restaurant to help Food on the Stove sustain its charitable operations including supplementing the cost of meals in the firehouse, by providing free boxes of food that contain all the ingredients firefighters will need to make healthy meals at the firehouse. (more…)

About All That Smoke

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Mary Nguyen Barry

Thanks to all who messaged us. Fairfax Fire/Rescue started reporting just before 10am:

“Units are on scene of a reported building fire in the 2800 block of Poag Street in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County. A second alarm has been requested.

UPDATE from Poag Street: a Fourth Alarm has been requested. PIO enroute to scene and should arrive shortly.

UPDATE Poag Street: Route 1 is shut down in both directions near the 2800 blk of Poang St in the Alexandria section. Please avoid the area. Units are working a 2-alarm fire in a 5-story building under construction. No civilian or firefighter injuries reported at this time.” (more…)

Fire around 12th and U Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Wesley Whistle

Thanks to Wesley and everyone else who messaged: “fire on 12th between T and U. Fire and police moved quickly to get there.”

DCFD reports: “Working Fire 1900 block 12th St NW. Fire rear ground floor level 4 story occupied apartment building. Fire is knocked down. Checking for extension on interior first @ second floors. No injuries.” (more…)

“Clothing & Necessities Drive for Family displaced by Fire in NE DC”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Lisa for sharing:

“Early Sunday morning (Jan 5, 2020), a fire gutted a duplex row house in the 400 block of Madison St. NE, displacing a family of 8 who have lost everything.

The family is stable and recovering. Matriarch of the family, Mrs. Caviness-Bey sustained 2nd degree burns to her face and arm and broke her wrist and pelvis when she jumped from the second floor bedroom nearly escaping the fire after dropping her 2 year old grandson out the window to safety. The other two granddaughters ages 14 and 7 are also doing well and were able to get out the front door escaping the fire. The family dog was found safe, and is now being cared for by a neighbor.

ANC 4B09 Commissioner LaRoya Huff has organized a Donation Drive, to take place on Wednesday, January 8th from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center. They are working with the family to determine next-steps as regards setting up a GoFundMe account as well.

CLOTHING and NECESSITIES DONATION DRIVE FOR THE FAMILY: (more…)

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