District Of Columbia Code § 5-401

Area of service; division of District into fire companies; pre-hospital care and services; approval required for major changes in manner of fire protection.
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The Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (“Department”) shall provide fire prevention and fire protection within the geographical boundaries of the District of Columbia. The District shall be divided into such fire companies, and other units as the Council of the District of Columbia may from time to time direct. Major changes in the manner the Department provides fire protection and fire prevention shall be approved by resolution of the Council.
The Department shall provide pre-hospital medical care and transport within the geographical boundaries of the District of Columbia. Major changes in the manner the Department provides emergency medical services shall be approved by resolution of the Council.
The Department shall provide oversight to ensure the safety and security of DC Streetcar operations as provided in § 5-401.01 .

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