DC Water Chief Executive Officer and General Manager George Hawkins issued the following statement on the line of duty death of Lt. Kevin McRae today.

“We work very closely with the men and women of the District Fire and EMS Department, and today we mourn alongside them for Lt. Kevin McRae, who died doing the brave and dangerous duty he made his career. On behalf of everyone at DC Water, I want to extend my condolences to Lt. McRae’s family and fellow firefighters. This tragedy reminds us how indebted we are to them for their service and sacrifice.”