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mahatmakanejeeves

(71,718 posts)
Sat Jul 4, 2026, 09:36 AM 6 hrs ago

On July 2nd, 1900, Substitute Private Martin J. Niland, Engine Co. 7, died in the Line of Duty.

I don't like linking to Twitter, but DC FEMS does not have an account at Bluesky.

DC Fire and EMS Department
@dcfireems

On July 2nd, 1900, Substitute Private Martin J. Niland, Engine Co. 7, died in the Line of Duty as a result of a collision between the apparatus and a street car at 9th & R Sts NW while responded to Box 232.

Never Forget.
9:41 PM · Jul 2, 2026



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