DCFD - 27 Engine

On October 27, 1928, Private Albert J. Greiner of Engine Company 27, died in the line of duty, while on a detail at the Fox Theater F St and 14th St NW, now the National Press Building.

Today, members gathered to dedicate a Memorial Helmet in his memory.

1000blk of 49th pl. NE

Engine 27 arrived first due, reporting smoke from the Alpha side and fire showing from the rear.

Platoon #2 working.

📷: Tech. Vanness

At 1415 hours, Units with the 2nd Battalion were alerted to the 1300 block of Kenilworth Ave, NE for building. 27 Engine responded first due and arrived on side Alpha of a three story storage facility, with a dumpster on fire and extension to the building.