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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Read MoreDear Neighbor, We want to reassure you that members of the Glen Echo Fire Department (GEFD) continue to answer the call to help provide emergency service here in our immediate community during these stressful times we are all facing in this public health emergency. Even though all of us are…
Read MoreHere is an important message from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. Please fill out a “File of Life” in case of hospitalization. Thank you NBC 4 Washington for helping us highlight this important effort. Montgomery Co. Recommends Filling Out ‘File of Life’ in Case of Hospitalization
Read MoreFor Immediate Release: Sunday, March 15, 2020 In our County’s ongoing effort to keep you informed of the latest, most critical and accurate information, I would like to explain a bit from a medical standpoint about the process regarding testing for COVID-19. We’ve been getting hundreds of calls and emails…
Read MoreWe at the Glen Echo Fire Department want to share these resources with our community regarding Covid-19. Montgomery County Health Department Website. https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/…/Right…/Coronavirus.html The CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
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The Glen Echo Fire Department held our annual banquet at El Positano on January 13, 2020. The annual banquet provides the GEFD an opportunity to honor and recognize our members who serve the community and help us in our time of need.
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