Friendship Fire Association

Friendship Fire Association Friendship Fire Association is the all-volunteer support unit of the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department.

Follow us on Twitter The Friendship Fire Association exists for the following purposes, and has been carrying out these objectives since its founding in 1940:

1- To unite in common bond all acceptable "Fire Buffs" in the metropolitan area of the District of Columbia;

2- To perpetuate the international hobby of "Fire Buffing" by educational and social endeavors;

3- To operate the Canteen

and Rehabilitation Companies of the District of Columbia Fire Department by volunteer effort as a civic service to the Fire Department of the District of Columbia;

4- To engage in fire prevention activities and education in cooperation with the District of Columbia Fire Department;

5- To operate, preserve and expand a museum of fire memorabilia, relics and antiques of the fire service;

6- To publish and distribute a newsletter describing activities of the District of Columbia Fire Department and the metropolitan Washington area fire service.

We stand with the department we serve in mourning the loss of Firefighter Technician Paula Brown of Air Unit 2. May she ...
07/24/2026

We stand with the department we serve in mourning the loss of Firefighter Technician Paula Brown of Air Unit 2. May she rest in peace

The Department regrets to announce the death of active-duty Firefighter Technician Paula E. Brown, who passed away on 7/16/26.

She was appointed to the Department on 2/12/1989, to Engine 30. Firefighter Technician Brown was assigned to Air Unit 2 at the time of her passing.

The loss of Firefighter Technician Brown will be felt throughout the District and the Department.

We express our deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family and loved ones of active-duty Firefighter Technician Paula E. Brown.

William Hoake was also a member of the FFA. May he continue to Rest in Peace.
07/20/2026

William Hoake was also a member of the FFA. May he continue to Rest in Peace.

07/15/2026

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. E...
07/04/2026

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 t...
07/01/2026

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 call in less than 24 hours. Photos by: Dep. CoFo Danny Johnson & DC Fire & EMS Asst. Chief Tony Kelleher

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 t...
07/01/2026

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

On Monday shortly after noon Box 659 was sounded for the 1300 blk of Constitution Ave., NE. A working fire dispatch for ...
07/01/2026

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
06/20/2026

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 ...
06/15/2026

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.

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439 New Jersey Avenue NW
Washington D.C., DC
20001

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