DC Fire and EMS Department shares reflections on 1/6 anniversary
The department details what its members faced that day and thank DC police for their work to protect the U.S. Capitol
By FireRescue1 staff
WASHINGTON — One year after the U.S. Capitol insurrection, the DC Fire and EMS Department is sharing reflections on the unprecedented day via social media.
The department also released a film about its response efforts to the event several months ago to provide fellow firefighters a look into what firefighters faced that day.
Jan. 6, 2021: Events at the U.S. Capitol, as told by DC FEMS
This time last year #DCsBravest were responding to the Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Our members bravely responded to protect the Capitol in the midst of chaos, treating hundreds of officers and rioters.
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) January 6, 2022
This is our story - https://t.co/RFSOANYto1 pic.twitter.com/d5jjE9ZEcI
DC Fire and EMS thanks DC’s police
#DCsBravest thank the officers who endured injuries and assault in the chaos for the sake of the safety for our country on this day one year ago. https://t.co/KzblDkaia8
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) January 6, 2022
The station that protects the U.S. Capitol
Good morning Washington from #DCsBravest Engine 3, Ambulance 3, Medic 3, and @FFADC, protecting the US Capitol area and adjacent neighborhoods. pic.twitter.com/mkt0asiVjP
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) January 6, 2022
Firefighters share message from capitol police
— U.S. Capitol Police (@CapitolPolice) January 6, 2022
Watch the full DC Fire and EMS film about 1/6
Additional resources for responding to civil unrest and protests
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- Scene safety and responding to civil unrest
- Fire Chief Marc Bashoor addresses the constitutional crisis facing America
- A new threat: Fire chiefs emphasize collaboration to manage civil unrest
- Post-election civil unrest: How public safety can prepare
- Quick take: 4 lessons the fire service learned during civil unrest
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