Friendship Fire Association is the all-volunteer support unit of the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department.
Washington, DC
Joined December 2012
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On Saturday 10/24 the FFA had another great training and fellowship session with multiple canteen & rehab units from Baltimore to Richmond. The FFA displayed our new support vehicle. Țhanks again to Metro Richmond Flying Squad for the invitation and hosting the event.
The FFA offers our deepest condolences to Captain VonMille’s family and all Members and officers of the Metro Richmond Flying Squad.
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When both canteen units are out of service you improvise to serve #DCsBravest. FFA member Chris Oliphant responded to the 2nd alarm in the 5300 blk. of E St., SE. using DCFD CSU5 vehicle. DCFD logistics responded with a reefer truck and cases of water. – at Washington, DC
William Hoake was also a member of the FFA. May he continue to Rest in Peace.
On July 19, 1957, Auxillary Fireman William Hoake of Engine 31, died in the line of duty after being struck by a pumper while laying out hose at the Bureau of Standards on Connecticut and Van Ness St. NW.
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The FFA regrets to announce the passing of former member Michael Seneco.
It's with a heavy heart I share that Michael Seneco passed away the evening of July 7th due to complications from his long-time battle with liver disease. Arrangements are pending.
The FFA kicked off the 4th of July weekend responding on the working fire dispatch in the 1600 blk. Isherwood St., NE. Electric vehicle fire in rear with extension into structures. Photos by: Steven Bobys & Bijon Trice
Tuesday June 30th around 1:45am Box 9341 was sounded for the 4600 blk of MLK Jr. Ave., SE. A 2nd alarm was sounded for the 10 sty apt. Bldg. Our canteen responded for our 2nd cal in less than 24 hours. Photos by: Dep. CoFo Danny Johnson & DC Fire & EMS Asst. Chief Tony Kelleher – at Washington, DC
On Monday shortly after noon Box 659 was sounded for the 1300 blk of Constitution Ave., NE. A working fire dispatch for 3 sty apt. bldg. Our canteen responded and provided service. Photos by: CoFo Danny Johnson & DC Fire & EMS Asst. Chief Tony Kelleher.
Again this year our member Steven Bobys represented the FFA in the 2026 Pride Parade. Photos by Steven Bobys
On Thursday June 11th during the height of the thunderstorms hitting the DC area, Box 543 for the 700 blk of 8th St. SE sounded. A 2nd Alarm was called and our Canteen Unit responded. Photos by Dep. CoFo Danny Johnson.
The FFA offers our congratulations to Vito Maggiolo on his retirement from the District of Columbia Fire & EMS Department’s Public Information Office. We will still see Vito as he has returned to the FFA as an active member.
Our dedicated members of the FFA serving #DCsBravest and all other attendees at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial today. Photos by FFA President Charlie Lewis.
Our members spent part of the day washing the canteen unit getting it ready for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday. Photo by FFA Member Steven Bobys.
FFA Members met today at DCFD 5 Engine where our canteen unit is housed and held in-service training led by our COFO Shawn Plummer. Photos by FFA Member Steve Bobys & DC Fire & EMS.
Our Canteen unit responded to the Metro bus fire in the 9th street tunnel. Photos by FFA member Danny Johnson
Yesterday we had the privilege of welcoming fire cadets from Portland Washington area. They visited our museum at Engine 3 and a up close look at Rescue Squad 1. Photos by FFA member Marc Lippman.
Special Treat our Museum will be open this Monday the 9th also from 1pm to 5pm. We are located at DC Fire & EMS 3 Engine, 439 New Jersey Ave., NW
It’s that time of the month. Our museum is open the 2nd Sunday of every month. 11am to 4pm. Stop in see our exhibits and displays, learn about the rich history of the DCFD.
