As the crew was getting ready to cook dinner a box was dispatched for a house fire at 1729 Park Rd.  Engine 11 first due originally dispatched for an AFA went on the scene and reported smoke showing from the first floor.  Engine 21 second due arrived on side "C" also reporting smoke showing from the first floor.  After gaining entry into the basement the crew found fire in the walls and ceiling and extinguished the same.  The engine remained on the scene for about two hours assisting with overhaul and investigations.

Again this year members of Engine Co. 21 participated in the Annual Emerald's society fishing tournament.  Members set out in the early morning from the Rod-n-Reel in Chesapeake Beach MD. on what would turn out to be a great day.  All thought when didn't win we had a great time supporting a great cause and can't wait till next year.

Shortly after 2000 hours Engine 21 responded on a box alarm to 4564 MacArthur Blvd. as part of the water supply company.  First arriving units reported a working fire.  The incident commander moved the engine up to the working fire dispatch.  The crew stretched the 350 and assisted with checking for extension.

Engine 21 was dispatched third due 19th and N st NW for a reported building fire.  First arriving units found a fire in an exhaust duct.  The crew from 21 helped check for extension and extinguished what they found.  Due to the duct running through a high rise building a second alarm was called.  After a couple hours the engine picked up and returned to service.

Six year old Miles got his wish when he and his friends came to the station for his birthday.  The members of #2 platoon showed the children around and talked to them about fire safety.  Everyone had a great time, maybe they will make a return trip in the future.

Every year the Maryland State police host a Polar Bear plunge at Sandy Point State park on the Chesapeake bay to raise funds for Maryland special Olympics.  Over the last several years the DCFD has taken part in the fund raising event.  This year two of our own Fred Gordon from #2 and Aaron Foster from #4 participated in the event raising over $1600 for the cause.  We congratulate them on their success and who knows what members will join them next year.

The members would like to welcome two new officers to the house.  Acting Captain L. Chapman and Lieutenant M. Capps.  Acting Captain Chapman is coming to us from 26 Engine as the Lieutenant on #4 platoon.  He will be the Captain of the house assigned to #1 Platoon.   Lieutenant Capps comes to us from the 4th Battalion as Sergeant assigned as the Chiefs Aide on #2 platoon.  He will be the Platoon Commander on #2 platoon.

With recent promotions two wagon driver spots have come available.  Congratulations to Ryan Fischer and Alex Graham on their promotion to wagon driver.

As #1 platoon was completing their apparatus check and starting the daily house work a box was struck for 1815 17th St.  Units arrived with nothing evident but would eventually find an apartment on the 7th floor on fire.  Engine 21 second due checked the basement.  After checking the basement the crew was then assigned to checked the exposure apartments.  No extension was found and the engine returned a short time later.

Shortly before 1300 hours a box was struck for 2905 of 11th St. N.W.  First arriving units reported a working fire.  Engine 21 second due stretched the 350 and covered the basement.  Units found fire in the basement with extension to the first and second floors.  Engine 21 assisted with extinguishing the fire and controlling some utilities before returning in just over a hour.