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Edward Garvis Obituary

The members of the Retired Firefighters Association of Washington, DC regret to announce the passing of Life Member Edward S. Garvis on March 25, 2024. Brother Garvis was appointed on January 2, 1960 to Truck Company 14 and retired on January 2, 1988 from the 3rd Battalion at the rank of Battalion Fire Chief.

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 29, 2024.

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David Enzel

March 29, 2024

A long and distinguished career of service and a very nice man. May his memory be a blessing.

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