DC Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 36

05/05/2026

DC Council has its final reading and vote on the One Front Door Act today. A single exit puts residents and firefighters at risk. We need multiple paths for escape and rescue—not fewer. Watch the story: https://nbcwashington.app.link/r0irv9JAT2b

05/04/2026

Thank you for recognizing DC Firefighters today.
Respectfully, recognition must be matched with action. Our members are still without a contract and headed into arbitration— there’s still time to deliver a fair agreement that recognizes our work for this great city.

05/01/2026

Reminder for tomorrow!

04/15/2026

04/04/2026

Congrats Lieutenant!

03/22/2026

Congrats to both on their upcoming retirement!

03/14/2026

DC citizens and our members deserve a transparent process when this large amount of money is being spent.

03/12/2026

Broken Trucks, Broken Trust.

When millions in taxpayer dollars are spent on life-saving equipment, the community deserves transparency.

The members of Local 36 and the citizens they protect deserve high-quality equipment selected through an ethical, transparent process.

When millions in taxpayer dollars are spent on life-saving equipment, the community deserves transparency. The members of Local 36--and the citizens they pro...

03/09/2026

Come out for a great cause! DC Fire Hockey DC Firefighters Burn Foundation !

02/04/2026

The DC Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 36, is saddened to share the Line-of-Duty Death of Battalion Fire Chief Keith T. Long.

Chief Long dedicated 38 years of service to the residents and visitors of Washington, DC. Before promoting to Chief, he proudly served as a member of Local 36.

We extend our deepest condolences to Chief Long’s family, friends, and all members of DC Fire and EMS during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Chief.

The Department regrets to announce the line-of-duty death of Battalion Fire Chief Keith T. Long, who passed away suddenly, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Battalion Chief Long was appointed to the Department on 12/19/1988. Battalion Fire Chief Long was currently serving as a Safety Battalion Chief at the time of his passing.

Battalion Fire Chief Long served the residents and visitors of the District for 38 years.