Occupy Wall Street camps all over the country are putting a strain on city services, including police and fire departments and city code inspectors. However, for the most part, protesters and municipalities have worked together to ensure a peaceful and … Continue reading →
Neither a career nor a short stint in the U.S. military was on my list of postsecondary plans back in 1987. After high school, I took the do-not-pass-go route to college. It’s not a decision I regret. But at the … Continue reading →
IBM smart city product promises integrated, rapid incident response Rapid communication has never been unimportant to first responders. But while the ability to relay critical information quickly has improved drastically since the days of handringing a town hall bell, integrated … Continue reading →
THE MUNICIPAL at the 60th annual Ohio Municipal League conference Ask the average American what challenges this country is currently facing and you’d most likely hear a few common concerns – the economy, unemployment, health care and renewable energy. These … Continue reading →
In June 2005, former Fire Commissioner Cortez Trotter of the Chicago Fire Department developed a Segway Personal Transporter (PT) emergency response team that provided paramedic support during special events in the city’s downtown and lakefront area. This first responder program … Continue reading →
Media for the Masses Cities and towns stand to make strides in the effectiveness of their emergency management, public safety measures and public relations by embracing social media. Although social media can be intrusive—when you’re trying to carry on a … Continue reading →
The Municipal, a specialty magazine offering news and resources on products and equipment used by police, fire, rescue, airport, street and other municipal departments, was purchased by The Papers Inc. in September (2011). The Municipal originated in Bluffton, Ind., as … Continue reading →
