NIH Fire Department Local F-271

NIHFD went out to show support to BCC Rescue during their annual open house. Crew gave tours of AT751 to the surrounding community members. … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Technicians Connell, Bird, Alspaugh, McDonald and Wright for becoming Tower Driver/Operators. These guys have spent several months training on Aerial Ladder Ops. consisting of ground ladders, rope rescue, defensive attack procedures, metro rail incidents, … [Read more...]

Tech. Hill was cleared today as an Engine Operator after completing his required training. Engine operators have to complete hours of training covering items from water supply, fire attack pumping and supplying aerial devices. Once ready each person must pass a written test along … [Read more...]

Today crews began training on the new lightweight battery powered tools. These will be placed on the new AT751 once delivery is taken. Always good to have another tool for the tool box when a unique incident may occur. … [Read more...]

AT751 responded to the 4100 Block of Howard Ave for the commercial building fire. AT751 was alerted as the RID truck once units arrived on scene and advised they had a working fire. Photo Credit @mcfrsPIO … [Read more...]

AT751 responded as the 2nd due aerial to the 6100Blk of Benalder Dr. Crews arrived on scene with smoke showing. House was under renovation and fire found in the attic. … [Read more...]

AT751 responded to Hempstead Ave in Bethesda for the house fire. Units arrived on scene to find a fire in the garage area. (Photo Cred. @mcfrsPIO) … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Captain Steven Teagarden on his promotion effective September 1st to the rank of Division Chief. … [Read more...]

AT751 responded to 5405 Tuckerman Rd for the building fire. Tower took side charlie position while crew operated on the 4th floor. … [Read more...]

This week crews attended training put on by PEPCO on working around high voltage lines and equipment. … [Read more...]

AT751, PE720 and HM707 responded to the outer loop of I495 for the large fuel spill. Units found a tractor trailer leaking fuel. Crews stopped the leak and pumped off one saddle tank.     … [Read more...]

AT751 responded as the first due ladder for the house fire on Fleming Ave in Bethesda. … [Read more...]

Crews spent the sunny day working with new drivers on spotting buildings for rescue operations. … [Read more...]

At751 and A751 responded to Edward Ave (Bethesda) for the house fire. Units arrived on scene with smoke coming from the roof. AT751 and PE720 advanced to the 2nd floor with heavy smoke inside. Opening up the attic they located a small fire with heavy extension. … [Read more...]

AT751 responded to Nicholson Lane as the 2nd due ladder for the building fire. Units arrived on scene to find a fire inside a restaurant. AT751 was assigned to the first floor to check for extension and open up the fire area. … [Read more...]