Congratulations to FF Chris Worth (Truck 6 #2) and his wife on the birth of their baby boy. Baby, Mother, and Chris are all doing well.

Engine 11 welcomes A/Captain Eric Bowers from his recent promotion from Engine 18 #3. Congratulations on your promotion and welcome to Engine 11.

FF Nick Martin was promoted to Sergeant effective 3/13/2011 to the Battalion Fire Chief 5 Aide Position on #4 Platoon. Good luck with your promotion.

Come out and support the Washington DC Fire Department Hockey Team as they take on other fire department teams from throughout the country. All proceeds go to charity! See you there...

Congratulations to Private Matt Owens (Truck 6 #3)and his wife on the birth of their baby. Mother and baby are doing well! Congratulations to Private Mike FitzGerald (Engine 11 #3) and his wife on the birth of their baby. Mother and baby are doing well!!

The Washington DC Firefighters Emerald Society Pipes and Drums is holding a Mini-golf tournament as a fundraisger for the pipe band. Please come and show your support. The PIPE BAND WILL BE PLAYING!!!!

Units from the 4th Battalion and Special Operations responded to 1809 Kenyon St., NW for the building collapse. Arriving units found a rear porch detached from the block structure with no patients inside. The units checked the remaining building for structural damage and returned to service shortly.

Engine 11, Truck 6, and Battalion Fire Chief 4 wish Battalion Fire Chief Wayne Benson a happy and healthy retirement.