Ever Notice DC Fire Sends an Engine with an Ambulance? Wonder Why?

3/29/2022 (Permalink)

DC Fire Emergency Response 

The Fire and EMS Department in Washington DC is a fire-based Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department. The vast majority of their employees are trained in both EMS and fire suppression.

If you have a life-threatening emergency, the DC Fire and EMS goal is for an EMT to arrive at your location within four to six minutes to start providing you with emergency medical care. They staff their fire trucks with EMTs, which are strategically located throughout the District, this allows them to meet their goal almost 80 percent of the time.

If you live in the District, it's good to know that help is nearby. If you have fire damage to your home you will want to call SERVPRO of Washington DC. After the fire, when it is safe to return to your home or business, call DC's trusted restoration company.

In many cases, restoration after a fire isn't easy. SERVPRO of Washington DC has trained technicians, that have the right equipment to restore your home. There maybe more to the restoration process than you realize.

Did You Know There Are Different Types of Smoke?

There are two different types of smoke, wet and dry. As a result, there are different types of soot residue after a fire. Before restoration begins, SERVPRO of Washington DC will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. The cleaning procedures will then be based on the information identified during pretesting.

Each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions. We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage. If you have questions about fire damage, give us a call SERVPRO of Washington DC (202) 737-8776.