The 2010 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 11, 2010. Online registration begins June 1, 2010. The mission of the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, which is located in the shadow of Pike’s Peak, is to honor the sacrifice made by IAFF members who serve as professional fire fighters and emergency medical personnel who have given their lives in the line of duty. Since its creation in 1976 through June 2009, the names of 2,274 fallen IAFF members have been engraved into the wall of honor located behind the memorial. The IAFF will ensure that the ceremony remains an uplifting one for the families, friends and loved ones, and that it celebrates the lives, heroism and accomplishments of our union’s bravest of the brave.

Shortly before 23:00 hrs. a BOX ALARM was transmitted for a reported HOUSE ON FIRE in the 2700 blk. of Minnesota Ave. S.E. bringing TRUCK Co. 13 as the 1st DUE TRUCK.

Companies arrived on location to find two-story, ordinary, row home with FIRE SHOWING from the first floor.  13 TRUCK arrived and went to opening and ventilating for the engine companies.  A WORKING FIRE DISPATCH was sounded bringing 10 ENGINE to the scene.  THE DIME selected an independent water supply and was assigned as the Exposure Group Leader.  The fire was quickly knocked down and THE DIME was back on the street for more runs while first due companies finished up the assignment.  

While the DC Metro area was being pounded by severe thunderstorms a BOX ALARM was struck for a reported FIRE IN THE ATTIC OF A HOUSE in the 2000 blk. of Taylor St. N.E.  THE DIME was originally dispatched 5th DUE but was placed 3rd DUE because of multiple units out of position.  Companies arrived to find FIRE SHOWING and ENGINE Co. 10 along with TRUCK Co. 15 located an interior stairwell to attic and EXTINGUISHED ALL FIRE IN SAME. 

A WORKING FIRE DISPATCH was sounded bringing TRUCK Co. 13 to the scene who was placed in the RIT Group prior to being placed in service.  FF Ruiz of ENGINE Co. 10 #4 was burned on this run and was treated at Medstar Burn Center for the same.  FF Ruiz is home now and should be back to work soon.

Minutes before 16:00 hrs. a BOX ALARM was transmitted for a reported HOUSE ON FIRE in the 2200 blk. of Rand Pl. N.E.  This Alarm brought ENGINE Co. 10 and TRUCK Co. 13 Second Due.  THE DIME arrived first to find a single family, wood frame, detached home with a fire on the first floor.  The fire was running the concealed spaces and required some work to gain access and extinguish.  10 ENGINE did the same via 250' 1.5" while 13 TRUCK went to work opening up and ventilating for the companies on scene. 

THE TRINIDAD FIRE DEPARTMENT was back in service in no time and taking runs as they racked up.  Just a reminder that this is still the HOUSE OF PAIN.

Well past two (2) years and counting the HOUSE OF PAIN renovation continues, here are some updated pictures.  The members of THE HOUSE OF PAIN have been advised that the companies are due back to 1342 Florida Ave. N.E.  in the first week in October 2010.  Time will tell, but as for now the runs keep coming...

The members of ENGINE Co. 10 and TRUCK Co. 13 responded on multiple fires again today taking in three fires for the tour. Shortly after 1700 hrs. a BOX ALARM was transmitted for a BUILDING ON FIRE in the 2200 blk. of Lawrence Ave. N.E.; this was the second fire in this building in only a few weeks. Units arrived on location to find a large dumpster on fire in the building. The fire was brought under control utilizing multiple lines. This building is a unique hazard and has a variety of access problems. The members of ENGINE Co. 10 had to advance a 500' long 1.5" attack line to gain access to the fire. Around 1940 hrs. a BOX ALARM was transmitted for a reported HOUSE ON FIRE WITH A REPORT OF PEOPLE TRAPPED in the 1600 blk. of W St. S.E. With several surrounding companies out on other runs the initial box alarm assignment was pieced together bringing Engine Co. 32 first due. Companies arrived to find a two story, detached single family with FIRE SHOWING. The assignment was quickly upgraded and a WORKING FIRE DISPATCH was requested bringing 13 TRUCK to the scene. The Truck was placed in the RIT group and went work on the outside of structure. This fire unfortunately claimed the lives of two citizens and is now listed as a fatal fire. While units were picking up from W St. SE another BOX ALARM was transmitted for a HOUSE ON FIRE in the 900 blk. of N St. N.W. in the Shaw section of the city. This fire was upgraded to a WORKING FIRE DISPATCH bringing ENGINE Co. 10 to the scene. The fire was quickly brought under control and the units were placed in service. The summer is hotter than usual and the fires keep coming along with the usual onslaught of runs making this truly the HOUSE OF PAIN.

Shortly before 16:00 hrs. a BOX ALARM was transmitted for a reported HOUSE ON FIRE in the Unit blk. of Quincy Pl. N.E. bringing ENGINE Co. 10 SECOND DUE. THE DIME arrived in the rear of a two story,ordinary, row home with SMOKE SHOWING. After forcing several doors ENGINE Co. 10 backed up the first due engine company utilizing 150' of 1.5". The fire was quickly knocked down and THE DIME was back on the street in no time taking in more runs.

Another 4th of July has come and gone and it was definitely an eventful one finishing up with a TWO ALARM fire for THE DIME.  With the runs steadily flowing by 21:00 hrs the stage was set for a long night for all members of the DCFD.  For a period of over four hours more than 60 incidents were open at a time in District - this translates into a lot of runs...

At 05:00 hrs. a BOX ALARM was transmitted for a reported HOUSE ON FIRE in the Unit blk. of Rhode Island Ave. N.W.  ENGINE Co. 10 was Third Due and assumed the same.  A fire had started and extended to two (2) adjacent exposures via the roof and the Second Alarm was requested.  THE DIME advanced the 400' of 1.5" and extinguished all fire in the original fire building before the assignment was scaled  back. 

ENGINE COMPANY #10 affectionately named THE DIME was established July 1, 1895 due to a substantial amount of development and an increase in population throughout the North East section of Washington. ENGINE HOUSE #10 was a two story double-bay building that was erected at 1341 Maryland Avenue N.E. to house the Company. The first apparatus assigned to the Company was a 1884 Horse-Drawn 450 g.p.m. Steamer built by Clapp & Jones and a 1895 McDermott Brothers Hose Reel Carriage. A lot has changed through the years, many personnel have come and gone, but the spirit of the Company has remained. ENGINE Co. 10 has earned many awards over the years including the Harrison Naylor Flag, Company of the Year, and numerous Unit Citations as well as Medals of Valor and Commendations. All of these awards reaffirm the company’s commitment to knowing their job and performing at the highest level no matter what.

With a First Due Fire out of the early in the morning the runs kept coming for the members of the HOUSE OF PAIN. The stage was set for what would become another long night... Around 21:00 hrs. a BOX ALARM was transmitted for a reported BUILDING ON FIRE in the 2200 blk. of Adams Place N.E. First arriving ENGINE Co. 26 corrected the address as the 2200 blk. of Lawrence St. N.E. and went on the scene of a 4 story ordinary building with FIRE SHOWING from the roof. This Box brought 13 TRUCK Second due and 10 ENGINE fourth due. A fire was located in an elevator penthouse room and quickly contained. Both companies were in the rear and had to overcome significant obstacles to gain access to the building. Then shortly after 02:00 hrs. a BOX ALARM was transmitted for a reported HOUSE ON FIRE in the 4600 blk. of Central Ave. N.E. 30 Engine arrived on location to find a one story, detached single family with FIRE SHOWING. 13 TRUCK responded on the alarm 2nd DUE and went to work laddering the building, venting and opening up for the Companies. As units were clearing the fire on Central Ave. a BOX ALARM was transmitted for a reported HOUSE ON FIRE in the area of Bladensburg Rd. and S St. N.E. Units arrived on location to find a two story, ordinary, single family with FIRE SHOWING from the first floor in the 2200 blk. of S St. N.E. This alarm brought both THE DIME and 13 TRUCK second due. This fire was again quickly knocked down and the assignment was scaled back. THE DIME laid and used over 1500 feet of 3", 1100 feet of 1.5" and racked up over 1.5 hrs of pump time in less than 24 hours. 13 TRUCK finished up with an extensive amount equipment used as well reafiring to the members why the nickname HOUSE OF PAIN was coined for these companies.