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Deanwood News

Deanwood Raffle for AJ

January 20, 2012 - Deanwood Demons Benefit Raffle, $10.00 per ticket

1^st place winner - 50" HDTV

2^nd place winner - Mossberg shot gun

3^rd place winner - Wagon of cheer and $250.00

Contact any member of Engine Co. 27 for tickets

Drawing to be held at Engine Co. 27 on May 1, 2012

Congratulations A/Sgt Woolston

January 15, 2012 - The Deanwood Fire Department would like to congratulate Technician Matt Woolston on his promotion to Acting Sergeant. Matt has spent the last eight years at 27 Engine, four of those years as the Wagon Driver. As of today, Matt is now assigned to T12-2. Good luck in your new assignment Matt, we will miss you at the Castle.

50th Pl Building

January 4, 2012 - At 1103 hours, units with the 3rd Battalion were alerted for a building. E27 responded to the 1100 block of 50th Place, NE and arrived on side Alpha of a two story school with nothing showing. Upon entry, smoke was found on the second floor. The crew located a small fire in the boys bathroom and quickly extinguished the same. The Box was held with two and two in 10 minutes.

Anacostia Rd Apartment

December 29, 2011 - At 0311 hours, units with the 2nd Battalion were alerted for an apartment. E27(E51) responded first due to the 300 block of Anacostia Road, SE. E27 arrived on side Alpha of a three story garden apartment building with smoke showing from the second floor in the rear. The crew stretched and found a kitchen with extension and quickly contained the same in 5 minutes. The Box was scaled back to one and one in 20 minutes.

C St House

December 27, 2011 - At 0857 hours, units with the 2nd Battalion were alerted for a house . E27(E51) responded second due to the 5400 block of C Street, SE. First arriving units found a two story semi-detached with smoke showing from the second floor. E27 arrived, pulled the 350' to the rear, and found the same. With no basement, E27 backed up E30 with a room on the second floor. Extension was found in the cockloft as the room was opened up. The fire was controlled in 15 minutes and the Box was scaled back to two and two.

Brother Pumilia Needs Our Help

December 14, 2011 - Brother Pumilia needs our help once again. AJ came back to work for the last month and recently found out that the tumor was still growing. AJ had surgery today to remove the tumor. There were some complications during the surgery, so say a prayer for him. The next 48 hours are crucial. The Deanwood Fire Department is looking for people to cover AJ's shifts. Anyone interested can contact Brian Wolf at E27-4 to sign up. Your help is greatly appreciated. See the Local 36 website for the leave donations form and to sign up for a watch detail.

Lee St House

November 25, 2011 - At 1757 hours, units with the 2nd Battalion were alerted to the 4000 block of Lee Street, NE for a house. E27 responded first due, and arrived on side Alpha of a one story single family, with fire showing on side Delta. The crew quickly placed a 200' in service and found a couple rooms off. The bulk of fire was knocked down as the remainder of the Box Alarm units arrived. The Box was held to two and two in 20 minutes. E27 operated for two hours assisting investigators.

Pope St House

November 1, 2011 - At 1737 hours, E27 responded on the Working Fire Dispatch in the 3200 block of Pope Street, SE. Units arrived on side Alpha of a two story detached single family with fire showing from the first floor on side Bravo. E27 arrived with the Box Alarm units, laid out from a third water source, and stretched the 350'. The bulk of the fire was contained to Division 1 in 15 minutes. Two occupants were transported to the hospital for a check-up. E27 operated for just under an hour. Video courtesy of engine15rescue3.com.

49th Pl House

October 24, 2011 - At 1733 hours, units with the 3rd Battalion were alerted to the 700 block of 49th Place, NE for a house. E27 responded second due as units arrived on side Alpha of a two story, single family with smoke showing. E27 arrived on side Charlie with fire showing from the second floor, advanced the 250', checked the basement, and backed up E30 with two rooms and a hallway. The fire was knocked in 10 minutes and the Box was scaled back to two and two. E27 operated for one hour. Pictures are property of 27engine.com.

Bass Pl House

October 21, 2011 - At 0856 hours, units with the 2nd Battalion were alerted to the 4800 block of Bass Place, SE. E27 responded second due as units arrived on side Alpha of a two story middle of the row with smoke showing. E27 backed up the first due Engine with a room off on the second floor. A working fire dispatch was dispatched as the fire was quickly contained. E27 operated for one hour.

25 Years at 27 Engine

October 13, 2011 - On Thursday, Technician Chris Johnson celebrated 25 years at 27 Engine. Deanwood Members past and present, along with other members of DCFD gathered for a great dinner put on by Platoon #3. The members of the Deanwood Fire Department would like to congratulate Chris on his 25 years of dedicated service.