The mission of the Naval District Washington (NDW) Bethesda Fire & Emergency Services Department is to provide essential emergency and non-emergency services and integrated all-hazard emergency management to the Naval Support Activity Bethesda community, including Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and jurisdictions in and around the installation.

We are committed to eliminating threats to life, safety and property through, education, prevention, and safe, effective response and recovery activity to the fire, medical, environmental, natural or technological emergencies.

We achieve our mission through leadership, teamwork, professionalism and a commitment to the communities we serve.