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Click below This page is designed to keep the retired members up to date on issues, from a "Sick List" to Pending Legislation and anything else we can think of. Hopefully anyone reading this will pass the word around to all other retired members. This is here for your use.
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Supplemental Dental and Vision plans will be with "United Healthcare"
Contact Customer Service New 05-14-2025 Benefits Advisor Cynthia Brothers Customer Service Represenative 10075 Red Run Boulevard, Suite 550 Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-337-7577 ext 157 cbrothers@sfandc.com |
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June 19 12:00
Annapolis Lunch |
June 25 11:00
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June 11, 2025
Re-enactment of the last running of last running of the horses. BACKGROUND: One hundred years ago, on June 15, 1925, the DC Fire Department held a ceremonial Last Run of the Horses. The purpose of the event was to commemorate the service of the great fire horses, who were no longer needed due to the advent of motorized fire apparatus. EVENT DETAILS: On June 15, 2025 at 1 p.m., the DC Fire and EMS Department, in partnership with the Friendship Fire Association and the DC Fire & EMS Foundation, will re-enact the historic ceremonial Last Run of the Horses, using a cosmetically preserved 1905 American LaFrance horse-drawn steam fire engine. ROUTE: The horse-drawn engine will run from the William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center at 635 North Carolina Ave, SE, to Lincoln Park, where we will gather for a small community reception immediately following the procession. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: Come cheer us on! Neighbors are welcome to line the streets and gather at Lincoln Park to observe the procession. Period costumes are optional! See Flyer below for more info: June 10, 2025
Sick List Addition: Dave R. Brown is home recovering from a total hip replacement. He is up for calls. June 6, 2025
Sick List Addition: Please keep Billy Ridgeway in your thoughts and prayers. Brother Ridgeway is battling bladder cancer. He has enjoyed the well wishes of those that have reached out so far so I’m sure he would love to hear words of encouragement from others. May 31, 2025
The RFA was notified of the passing of Non-member Chris Spellers. Chris passed away May 29 from a heart attack. Funeral Arrangements below Kalas Funeral home 6160 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill MD. 20745 Friday, June 13th viewing from 2pm - 8pm May 29, 2025
Pictures below from the DC Fireman’s Memorial Day, Last Alarm Garden at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery. The group picture is from the day before of the members who showed up to do some cleanup. That included AFCO Tony Kelleher. Photos submitted by Bowie Kuhn May 26, 2025
Latest DCFD Personnel actions below 
May 15, 2025
RS-1 is celebrating their 100 year anniversary. Date and Time: June 15th, 2025 at 1300 hours Location: The Quarters of Rescue Squad No. 1, 500 FSt. NW. Washington, DC 20001 RSVP: By June 8, 2025, SWD James Mazzara @ 202-207-4961 or Scan QR Code in flyer below
There is now a Washington DC Fire Fighters Memorial Foundation this is a 501c non profit. They are collecting money to put up a permanent memorial to the Fallen DC Firefighters. They are looking for sites, getting permits, hiring an artist to design the memorial. It is all in the early stages, but money is needed to get things moving.
https://www.dcfallenfirefightersfoundation.org 
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June 10, 2025
Omelet Sunday • Honoring Retired D.C.F.D. Members • Sunday, July 20, 2025 • D.C.F.D. Training Academy On Sunday, July 20, 2025, starting at 0900 hours, at the D.C.F.D. Training Academy, all retired department members are invited to partake in the tradition of Omelet Sunday. This event provides an opportunity for retired members to reconnect and for the active department members, particularly the newest generation, to associate names with faces. After the morning event concludes, retired members are encouraged to visit city firehouses, especially those where they were previously assigned. The on-duty members will be eagerly awaiting the return of our retired members and look forward to welcoming them back at District firehouses. See Flyer below for more info Nov. 1, 2024
The DCFIRE&EMS Foundation has put up a website on the history of the DC Fire Dept. Lots of great info, and photos. Link below https://www.dcfireemshistory.org/ Nov. 9, 2023
District of Columbia Police Officers and Firefighters’ Retirement Plan Summary Plan Description 2023 See attached file below
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June 10, 2025
The RFA regret to announce the death of RFA Member John P. Kelly. Brother Kelly passed away on June 8, 2025 at the age of 79. Brother Kelly was appointed to the DCFD on 3-1-1970 to T-7 and retired on 10-1-1981 E-18. Brother Kelly has a son on the DCFD who is the Capt. of E-31 Funeral Arrangements will be posted as soon as they are available. May 28, 2025
A helmet dedication ceremony will be held on July 1, 2025 11:00 at the old quarters of E-22 T-11. This is to remember the members of E-22 T-11 who died in the line of duty. Helmets will be hung in their honor. See flyer below for more info. April 15, 2025
BFC Mike White is retiring. There will be a retirement dinner at the Quarters of Engine 11 on May 31st at 1800. There is a flyer attached with all the information below. RSVP by 5/20. Pass along to anyone that you think may be interested, but please don't post to social media. Thanks Save the date
Fall Cookout October 11, 2025 American Legion Post 238 6265 Brandywine Rd. Hughesville, Md (301) 274-3522 October 11, 2025 12:00 - 5:00 PM Cost - $25 - No personal alcohol - County Law Side dishes and desserts are welcomed if members want to bring them Mail checks made out to the RFA for $25.00 each to Stephen Kuhn 8339 Wagon Wheel Rd. Alexandria, VA 22309-2143 Jan. 22, 2025
DCFD 2025 Work Schedule below: 
July 12, 2024
The DC Bar Pro Bono Center has made an offer to do Pro Bono wills for our members making less than 60k a year. See below for more info, and attached flyer. Dear Mr. Partridge: I am writing to follow up on our conversation earlier this week regarding the “Wills for Heroes” estate planning project we are organizing for 09/11. Please find attached a flyer to send out to your membership and post on your website. We would really like to get interested individuals signed up and started on preparation by the end of this month, so anything you could do to bring this to the special attention of your disabled or older retired firefighters who would qualify would be appreciated. Thank you so much for your interest and all you do for fellow firefighters! Very truly yours, Murray MURRAY D. SCHEEL (he/him/his) Managing Attorney, Future Planning & Probate D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center 901 4th Street NW Washington, DC 20001 202.780.2593 www.dcbar.org/pro-bono
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Honor Guard
In an effort to provide our retired brothers (at the time of their demise) with a dignified, and respectable presence, the Retired Association has decided to organize a "Honor Guard". This will not be a precision - spit and polish - drill team type concept, but simply a list of retired brother firefighters who may have known and worked with the departed, or at least served during the same time frame. Participation by this Honor Guard will be ONLY By request of the family, and only to the extent that the family desires.
To include but not limited to pallbearers, (active or honorary) - liaison between the family and visiting fire fighters, or simply lending a fire service presence.
The "uniform of the day" for this honor guard shall from this day forward be known as the "Lockrow Suit" which will consist of a navy blue blazer, white shirt, gray slacks, and black shoes (properly polished) and official Honor Guard tie issued by the Association.
For those who wish to participate, and do not own a "Lockrow Suit" we have made arrangements with "Men's Warehouse" for a very good discount on the blazer and slacks.
The more members who participate in this honor guard will provide for a large cadre to draw from meaning less travel and less frequent events.
Please give this Honor Guard serious consideration, and join us in providing our departed members with class, dignity, and proper respect.
To volunteer please contact :
Tom Scherer Joe O'Neil
301-609-7923 410-507-2450
capttom44@outlook.com joeoneil9@hotmail.com
To include but not limited to pallbearers, (active or honorary) - liaison between the family and visiting fire fighters, or simply lending a fire service presence.
The "uniform of the day" for this honor guard shall from this day forward be known as the "Lockrow Suit" which will consist of a navy blue blazer, white shirt, gray slacks, and black shoes (properly polished) and official Honor Guard tie issued by the Association.
For those who wish to participate, and do not own a "Lockrow Suit" we have made arrangements with "Men's Warehouse" for a very good discount on the blazer and slacks.
The more members who participate in this honor guard will provide for a large cadre to draw from meaning less travel and less frequent events.
Please give this Honor Guard serious consideration, and join us in providing our departed members with class, dignity, and proper respect.
To volunteer please contact :
Tom Scherer Joe O'Neil
301-609-7923 410-507-2450
capttom44@outlook.com joeoneil9@hotmail.com
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RFA Pocket Badge Order Form
EXAMPLE JOSEPH C. HEALY RETIRED FIREFIGHTER’S ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON DC FIRE DEPARTMENT T-9 Please send a check for $45 with your name and address and the way you want your badge to read to: Joe Healy 7511 Woodville Road Mt. Airy, MD 21771 (A fourth line can be added for an extra $2) |
Members of the Retired Association can now order an official Fire Dept. badge on-line. Just click on the site below and find the badge you want and follow the instructions. (The difference between the active badge and our badge is that it has the word "RETIRED" is on the top.)
Thanks to Jimmy Martin, the link has been fixed. They advised that if you are still having problems, to turn off your pop-up blocker. Click Here to order |
Meetings will be announced on this site, and our Facebook page.
Local 36 Kenny Cox Building
3002 12th St. N.E Washington, D.C. 20017
Snow Policy:
IF SNOW CLOSES OR DELAYS THE PRINCE GEORGE'S SCHOOL SYSTEM , THERE WILL BE NO RFA MEETING THAT DAY.
Local 36 Kenny Cox Building
3002 12th St. N.E Washington, D.C. 20017
Snow Policy:
IF SNOW CLOSES OR DELAYS THE PRINCE GEORGE'S SCHOOL SYSTEM , THERE WILL BE NO RFA MEETING THAT DAY.
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