Archive for March2018

DC Fire(d)
March 25, 2018 | IAFF, Labor, Leadership, Safety and Health, Values and Ethics | Eric Lamar | No Comments
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Fatal Accident Data Missing On March 9, 2018, DC Fire and EMS Engine 26 was involved in a fatal accident at 12th Street and Rhode Island Avenue NE. Now, WJLA reports that the data card for the on-board camera is missing. They say, “Investigators are trying to determine when the camera stopped recording, and how […]

Guiding: Thou Shalt Not Pee
March 14, 2018 | Different, Guiding, Values and Ethics | Eric Lamar | 4 Comments
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It’s Now or Never Many folks visiting the Cathedral these past few years, and even some working there, have lamented the “disneyization” of the place. First they started charging to enter. Then they locked the doors to ensure no one was sneaking in to God’s great house free. Next came the multiple gift shops, some […]

Windy City
March 4, 2018 | Guiding, History | Eric Lamar | 3 Comments
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Upturned Everything and Azerbaijan It’s been a gusty few days here in the Capitol, I was walking up 22nd st. Friday evening when a howling wind stopped me in my tracks. Thankfully, the temperature has been not so bad making the wind, its longevity and speed, more of a curiosity than anything. But, to be […]

IAFF Leg Con: Three Free DC Walking Tours
March 3, 2018 | Guiding, History, IAFF | Eric Lamar | 1 Comment
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DC Sites: History and Background Many folks know I have been a licensed DC guide for nine years. As a way of thanking my brother and sister IAFF members for their hard work, I will lead three free tours during the conference. Tour One will be of Arlington National Cemetery. Tour Two will be of […]