The Glen Echo Fire Department had so much fun at the Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County Drive – Thru Car Parade yesterday. Our own Ramon DePaula is very involved with this great local organization that empowers and support individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community through education, information, public awareness…

We challenge your family to take the Summer Home Safety Quiz! Once you have completed the quiz, don’t forget to take a picture of you, your family, and friends with your certificates, and post on our Facebook page #SummerHomeSafetyGEFD

Thank you, Maury Home Team, for featuring the Glen Echo Fire Department in your latest issue of The Avenue.

On August 7 1954, the Glen Echo Fire Department relocated to our present home on Massachusetts Ave and Sangamore Rd. Our dedicated volunteers at the Glen Echo Fire Department provide tens of thousands of hours of service responding to emergency calls and training in their roles as firefighters, EMTs, medics,…

Monday marks the first day of EMS Week. EMS Week is an annual nationwide tradition recognizing prehospital care providers for their service. At GEFD, we are taking the time to acknowledge the hard work of our clinicians amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Like the rest of the country, our volunteers have…

It’s Giving Tuesday! As we band together to fight COVID-19, let’s think of all of those who are doing so much for their communities. It is an honor for the Glen Echo Fire Department to help keep you safe. If you are considering giving today to fight COVID-19, please contribute…

Thank you once again Feed the Fight DC for delivering delicious meals from 2Amy’s Neapolitan Pizzeria today. That’s two days in a row 2 Amy’s Neapolitan Pizzeria stepped up for us. Everyday we see more examples of  our community’s generosity and it means so much to us. Please support @feedthefightdc…

We want to thank Clove and Cedar Coffee Bar for their generous donation of delicious coffee this morning. It is so heartwarming that so many of our neighbors are supporting us as we all work to protect and care for each other. Please continue to support our local businesses. Together…

Thank you so much Feed the Fight DC for your generous delivery of food to our members today (Monday, April 13)! Lasagna and salad from Lupo Verde is a welcome treat. All of our resources at the Glen Echo Fire Department are stretched thin and the donation of delicious and…