Three officers from the DC Police Department are being lauded as heroes after their swift response to a house fire in Southeast Washington. On December 19, Officers Koksaldi, Carela, and Morgan sprang into action upon receiving a report of a blaze on the 3300 block of E St. SE, as reported by the DC Fire and EMS Department.
On 12/19/25, @DCPoliceDept Officers Koksaldi, Carela, and Morgan responded to the report of a house fire on the 3300 block of E St. SE.
— DC Fire and EMS Department (@dcfireems) December 26, 2025
Prior to the arrival of @dcfireems, these officers were able to rescue/remove the occupant, saving their life.
Today we honored them. pic.twitter.com/FmaNNljpQm
These officers, making a decision of life-saving import, were crucial to the rescue, according to the same source. Arriving before the firefighters, they managed to remove the occupant from the immediate danger, their actions undeniably saving a life.
Today, they were formally recognized for their courage and quick thinking, although the details of the ceremony have not been disclosed to the public. The acknowledgment of the officers’ bravery was announced through DC Fire and EMS social media channels.
