. >>> from now on, one day a year will be known as kevin mccray day in the district. he's the d.c. firefighter who died in the line of duty last month. today the council honored him. mccray's son spoke to mark segraves about how they're coping with the loss and their plans to follow in their father's footsteps. >> two of kevin mccray's sons are making plans tofighters. just like their dad. >> doing better. becoming stronger. >> davon mckrae just took the entrance exam. he and his dad talked about joining the department before he died. >> he told me that to follow your dream and keep pushing. >> his son davon was wearing his father's department pin today as he and his family received a ceremonial resolution from the d.c. council. >> for his distinguished service and extensive contribution to the district of columbia by declaring november 22 2015, kevin's birthday, as lieutenant kevin mccray day. [ applause ] >> his wife is now left to raise their four children. but she says she's not doing it alone. she has hundreds of firefighters by her side. >> they're like a family. they are my

lieutenant kevin mccray died in the line of duty last month. the 44-year-old collapsed after responding to a high-rise fire in the shah neighborhood. later this morning, ward 5 council member will present a ceremonial resolution to mcray's family. it declares his birthday november 15. >> the city council will hold a public hearing on the mayor's choice as fire and ems chief. bowser named gregory dean to head the department this spring. that appointment requires council confirmation. the fire department for ten years before retiring in january. he said he is coming back to the job because he missed the work. >>> metro is looking for talent to perform outside at subway stations. all invited to audition at metro headquarters tonight between 5:00 and 7:00. larry is warming up the pipes right now. artists, please keep in mind to have a background check. >> all right, 88 degrees today. it is going to be warmer and more humid. scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon, especially some of them could be pretty strong. so we'll be tracking