Code 3 Suburban Washington DC Fire Department Die Cast Vehicle

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The District of Columbia Fire Department became a paid fire department on September 23, 1871 and was commanded by Chief Engineer Martin Cronin. The department had an assistant chief-engineer and fifty-nine officers and men who were assigned to six companies, five engine companies, and a hook and ladder company.

Today, know as the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Service Department, there are a total of 1,970 full time employees, which includes 1,260 in suppression, 375 EMS, 335 communications, and a fire prevention staff commanded by Fire Chief Donald Edwards. The department operates 32 engine companies, 16 truck companies, 3 heavy duty rescue squads, 2 fireboats, 1 hazardous materials unit, 2 foam units and miscellaneous support vehicles. Serving a population of 540,000 residents, over 1 million tourists visiting their city daily and 69 square miles. The department is also responsible for staffing a fleet of emergency ambulances and advance life support units. In 1996 the total Fire and EMS responses was 175,829.

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Die-Cast Collectible

1/64th Scale

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