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Nov 28, 2011

D.C. Fire Engine Company 24 Turns 100

Yesterday, the District’s Fire Engine Company 24 celebrated a full century of putting out fires. But more than that, the company, which is located in Petworth, commemorated a rich history that includes it being the first one in the city to switch from using horses to motorized vehicles.

 
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