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

DC Fire and EMS thanks DC’s police

The station that protects the U.S. Capitol

Firefighters share message from capitol police

Watch the full DC Fire and EMS film about 1/6

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