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Wausau Fire Department pioneers apprenticeship program for firefighters and paramedics

The Municipal Posted on April 10, 2025 by Danielle LundApril 10, 2025
Apprentices gain not only hands-on experience but community. Apprentices work closely with experienced firefighters and paramedics and receive invaluable mentorship from them. (Photo provided by Wausau Fire Department)

Entering the firefighting and paramedic field can be challenging due to the extensive time, training and costs involved. These barriers often deter people from pursuing this career path, leaving communities with a shortage of these crucial individuals. To address their … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged April 2025, public safety, The Municipal

Severe weather shelters support homeless population

The Municipal Posted on March 29, 2025 by Danielle LundFebruary 25, 2025
A sign alerts to the presence of a winter shelter, while also noting a referral is required. It also provides a number for those needing support. (Photo provided by Vancouver, Wash.)

The city of Vancouver, Wash., is increasing efforts to provide shelter and resources for its unhoused population, especially during the unforgiving winter months. Through a partnership with Outsiders Inn, a local organization dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness, it has … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Managment | Tagged emergency, Emergency Management, March 2025, The Municipal

New electric refuse trucks move Madison, Wis., toward its goal of zero net emissions by 2030

The Municipal Posted on March 22, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonFebruary 25, 2025
In summer 2024, Madison Wis., was able to add two electric refuse trucks to its fleet. One is an automated truck that picks up trash from garbage cans along a route. The other is a rear loader that is used primarily for large loads and leaf collection. (Photo provided by the city of Madison, Wis.)

In the summer of 2024, Madison, Wis., added two electric refuse trucks to its fleet. The city has been prioritizing moving toward electrification, alternative fuels or biofuel along with the city’s goal toward a greener future. With 1,400 vehicles in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Mental health initiative gains ground in fire service

The Municipal Posted on March 20, 2025 by Lauren CaggianoFebruary 25, 2025
Image of tired fireman sitting on floor near fire truck (shutterstock)

First responders are frontline heroes, ready to do whatever it takes to protect lives and property. However, behind their acts of courage are men and women who strive to ensure their teams are not only prepared but also supported in … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, public safety, The Municipal

Gainesville adopts RTS zero emission plan: receives federal grants to move goals forward

The Municipal Posted on March 16, 2025 by Denise FedorowFebruary 25, 2025
No1: Electric buses in Gainesville stand ready to hit the road. The city has a plan to be nearly 100% electric vehicles by 2045. (Photo provided by Gainesville, Fla.)

In January, Gainesville, Fla., City Commission adopted the city’s first Climate Resiliency Plan and RTS Zero Emission Transition Plan. City of Gainesville’s Chief Resilience Officer Dan Zhu said the plan includes 10 chapters, the first one and the most actionable … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Simultaneous projects ensure future viability of Bullhead City

The Municipal Posted on February 1, 2025 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxJanuary 23, 2025
Dozens of new Silvercreek streetlights were installed. They stand bright against the Arizona sky. (Photo provided by Bullhead City, Ariz.)

Cones and barrels are among the indications that projects big and small are happening in a municipality, and residents may not give them much thought unless they involve a detour or any other inconvenient change of daily routines. But it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Operations & Maintenance | Tagged February 2025, operations & maintenance, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Job fair nets qualified public works rookies

The Municipal Posted on December 16, 2024 by Danielle LundNovember 21, 2024
Job candidates speak with recruiters during a public works job fair in Corpus Christi, Texas. (Photo provided by Corpus Christi, Texas)

On July 22, Corpus Christi’s Public Works Department hosted a job fair aimed at filling a variety of roles critical to maintaining and improving the Texas city’s infrastructure. The event focused on hiring for positions such as surface prevention, channel … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged december 2024, municipal management, public works, The Municipal

Holyoke police move records to the cloud

The Municipal Posted on November 16, 2024 by Janet PattersonOctober 31, 2024
The Holyoke Police Department’s new cloud-based records system will enable officers to access data and file reports directly from mobile computers in their vehicles. This system broadens the scope of information they can transmit and receive, surpassing the capabilities of the former local system. (Photos provided by Holyoke, Mass., Police Department)

The use of technology in law enforcement is not just a recent innovation. But the scope and power of its uses have made leaps and bounds since the police radio was introduced in 1933 and radar detectors began catching speeding … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged november 2024, technology, The Municipal

City utility programs aid those in need

The Municipal Posted on October 15, 2024 by Jennifer BartonOctober 8, 2024
Fort Smith conducts water rate studies every five years in accordance with Arkansas state law. Since 2021, the city has increased rates following repairs being needed in its sewer system. (Photo provided by Fort Smith, Ark.)

Inflation numbers impact everything Americans pay for, from groceries to luxuries and even utility services. While bills for things such as water and sewer might not cost as much as other necessities, every dollar saved can make a difference for … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged October 2024, parks & environmental services, The Municipal, water & energy

When it comes to homelessness, Albuquerque has ‘A Better Way Forward’

The Municipal Posted on October 11, 2024 by Janet PattersonOctober 8, 2024
Staff members from Albuquerque’s Health, Housing and Homelessness Department meet with Duke City Ambassadors to outline plans for the new “A Better Way Forward” program that will employ people experiencing homelessness. (Photo provided by Albuquerque, N.M.)

In 2015, Richard J. Berry, who was then mayor of Albuquerque, N.M., decided to help the people who stand by the roadway with “willing to work” signs. His idea was to offer them paid work that would start them on … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged municipal management, October 2024, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Rescue 42 Deployables keep public safety connected

The Municipal Posted on September 20, 2024 by The MunicipalSeptember 20, 2024
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Viasat Satellite Service and Support Now More Accessible Chico, CA —As the country endures increasingly intense disasters from wildfires to hurricanes to tornadoes, Rescue 42, Inc.’s deployables continue to be battle-tested as they help public safety organizations prepare for and … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged press release, public safety, The Municipal

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