North Olmsted finds versatile staffing solution
Scheduling can be a challenge, especially when it comes to meeting safe staffing levels for fire, EMS and police. North Olmsted, Ohio, Fire Department knew those struggles firsthand as it searched for a scheduling soft ware. Fire Chief Edward Schepp … More from our cover sponsor →
Aries Clean Energy Project Earns National Recognition for Sustainability
NASHVILLE, TN – (June 7, 2017) – For the second time in less than 30 days, Aries Clean Energy’s gasification plant operating near Nashville has received recognition as a sustainability success. The latest award is national in scope, presented in … Continue reading →
Samuel Goodson and Joseph R. Anderson: Bristol, Va.
Depending on whom you ask, the independent city of Bristol, Va., was founded by Joseph R. Anderson. Or Col. Samuel Eason Goodson. Or both. The city of 17,341 shares its name with its larger municipal Siamese twin to the south, … Continue reading →
‘Houseboat Capital of the World’ Lake Cumberland area, Ky
The Lake Cumberland area of Kentucky dubs itself the “Houseboat Capital of the World” with good reason. The region hosts the greatest concentration of houseboat manufacturers in the world. The largest, Trifecta Ventures, was created by the August 2014 merger … Continue reading →
Tackling stormwater pollution is a team sport with moving targets
By T. J. Mullen | President and Co-founder of Best Management Products, Inc. In the last 18 years, even small municipalities have had to take big steps to combat the threat of pollution from stormwater runoff. The push came with … Continue reading →
Ready to roll: C18 genset kept treatment plant online for five days
Thanks to a cooperative contract through the National Joint Powers Alliance, Hinckley Waterwater Treatment Plant in Ohio was able to procure a C18 generator, which will ensure its operations continue uninterrupted should there be a power outage. Ohio Cat, which had suggested NJPA to Hinckley, has been helpful throughout the process, answering any questions and getting in parts quickly. (Photo provided)
Continue reading →The Vial of Life: A plastic tube can save your life
by BRIAN S. GETTEMEIER | Cotteville Fire Protection District Can a small plastic tube save your life? No, it cannot but it can contain critical medical information that will assist first responders in providing quick and appropriate care. Emergency service … Continue reading →
Bringing seniors in with interactive programs
As the country’s population continues to live longer, more senior citizens try to be active physically and mentally within their communities. Parks, community centers and seniors centers are common areas where seniors go in search of clubs and activities to … Continue reading →
i2O appoints Silvia King to Expand its Water Utility Solutions Into the U.S.
Smart networks address inadequate and aging water infrastructures around the globe Southampton, UK, May 23 2017: i2O, the smart water network solutions company, today announced that it has appointed utility sector executive Silvia King to establish its presence in the … Continue reading →
‘EMS Strong — Always in Service’ Theme for 2017 National EMS Week
National EMS Week will be celebrated May 21-27. The theme for 2017, which the American College of Emergency Physicians hopes will carry on beyond the designated week, is “EMS Strong — Always in Service,” and it is presented by the ACEP and … Continue reading →
Situational awareness: An important component of workplace safety training
by JONATHAN ANDERSON, Lieutenant | Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office Safety, security and violence at the workplace are ever present concerns for the contemporary municipal workforce, regardless of occupation. While it is true that some occupations, depending on their nature, are more prevalent to exposure and … Continue reading →
In a heartbeat: More police officers are carrying AEDs
It’s a shocking statistic that each year, 365,000 people in North America suffer from sudden cardiac arrest, a condition in which the heart unexpectedly stops beating, preventing blood from getting to the brain and other vital organs. If not treated … Continue reading →
Combination Fire Department Chooses Aladtec to Schedule and Manage 130 Employees
This department states they will save hundreds of hours annually by switching from a desktop installed software to Aladtec’s online staff scheduling and workforce management software system.
Continue reading →Sunflowers give Oak Park residents a sense of place
When Erik Tungate, city manager, began brainstorming placemaking ideas for the city of Oak Park, Mich., he wanted to prove that one could still make a big impact on a small budget. Growing up in the city of Plainwell, located … Continue reading →
Community treasures: Keeping masonry buildings around for years to come
Masonry buildings are oft en the cornerstones of downtowns across the country, with many dating back decades or centuries and serving as visual ties to a city’s past. However, their long-lasting natures can serve as a double-edged sword when it … Continue reading →
Leadership development vital to organizational success
Legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi was the source of many popular quotes, but his words of wisdom spoke to his many fans when he defined guidance: “Leadership is based on a spiritual quality: the power to inspire and … Continue reading →
Falcon Asphalt Repair Equipment Adds New Florida, Georgia Dealer
Madison Heights, Mich., May 10, 2017 Falcon Asphalt Repair Equipment is pleased to announce the latest addition to their distributor network, ClearPath Solutions LLC, of Alpharetta, Georgia. ClearPath Solutions will represent Falcon throughout Georgia and Florida, and will inventory Falcon … Continue reading →
Brooklyn Park gives rebranding a try
Perception is reality, as they say. One Minnesota municipality has made waves when it comes to overcoming a mediocre reputation in the region through various rebranding efforts. With a population of more than 77,000 people, Brooklyn Park is situated along … Continue reading →
