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Earthquake in the DC/Northern Virginia Area

At approximately 1351 hours EDT on 23 August 2011, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck in the Washington DC/Northern Virginia Area. The epicenter was located near Mineral, Virginia, approximately 131 km (82 mi) south-southwest of Washington DC. Tremors from this earthquake was felt as far as Manhattan and Niagra Falls. The location is referred to by […]

New Job in Nairobi

It’s been a while since I have last posted something, and I had good reason.

Over the past several months, I have been preparing myself to move to Nairobi, Kenya, after accepting an offer to work for the Security and Safety Service (SSS) of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON).

This does not necessarily […]

The Greatest Ride on Earth

 “I am on the Greatest Ride on Earth.”

Truck 106 and Fairfax Engine 401 at Highboro Way during a fire investigation call on 19 March 2010

Fire School 2010 Update – Arlington County Emergency Communications Center Visit

During our Communications Class portion of the FCVFD Fire School 2010, our instructor arranged a visit to the Arlington County Emergency Communications Center.

Here are some photos from the visit.

Note: Permission to take photos was granted.

The Arlington County Emergency Communications Center

An overview […]

Happy 2010!

Hope everyone is enjoying the New Year.

Wishing you a safe and hazard free 2010!