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Home→Author Amanda McFarland

Author Archives: Amanda McFarland

Technology takes drilling in a new direction

The Municipal Posted on July 8, 2015 by Amanda McFarlandJuly 8, 2015
Horizontal directional drilling is an underused option for laying utility pipe in sensitive or difficult areas, such as underneaath a landfill in a congested urban area

Sewer separation and other projects that require underground piping or wiring can be both costly and messy. With this in mind, cities like Edina, Minn., are turning to trenchless technology to get the job done. Trenchless horizontal directional drilling is … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged Edina, hdd, Horizontal Drilling | 2 Replies

Crisis-moment volunteer management

The Municipal Posted on June 23, 2015 by Amanda McFarlandJune 22, 2015
Lake County, Fla., emergency management officials had planned and practiced for a volunteer reception center, so after a tornado hit volunteer management happened in an organized fashion.

Following a major disaster, volunteers arrive on the scene, ready to lend a hand. For the most part, communities in crisis mode find volunteer help invaluable; however, if not managed properly, even good volunteers can become a liability. Kevin Peters … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Managment | Leave a reply

Fortifying the future of fire service

The Municipal Posted on May 15, 2015 by Amanda McFarlandMay 18, 2015
Fire Forcible Entry

Choosing a career is never easy, and many young people do not get the chance to experience a certain field until college. But in some states youth who are interested in firefighting don’t have to wait until they are older … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire Fighters, Jobs | Tagged FASNY | Leave a reply

Fire safety promotion really does save lives

The Municipal Posted on April 2, 2015 by Amanda McFarlandMarch 31, 2015
Captain Kevin Reather, left, and Assistant Chief Mark Thomas, both of the Norwood Young America, Minn., Fire Department, discuss fire safety and prevention with members of the public

It’s a worst-case scenario: A family wakes up in the middle of the night to the sound of a smoke detector blaring. Upstairs, the kids are asleep: But without hesitation, the parents rush in and get them out. Smoke is … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire, Fire Fighters | Tagged detector, family, fire department, prevention, safety, smoke | Leave a reply

Fleet manager aims for the best

The Municipal Posted on March 10, 2015 by Amanda McFarlandMarch 10, 2015
Fort Wayne, Ind., Director of Fleet Larry Campbell didn’t envision a career in public fleets, but found himself there anyway and has excelled in the role. His department consistently ranks high among in the 100 Best Fleets in North America.

As a young mechanic in the private sector, Larry Campbell was not out to lead one of the top municipal fleets in the United States. He wasn’t even sure he wanted into that line of business. “But I had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet, Personality Profile | Tagged fleet, fort wayne, Larry Campbell | Leave a reply

Make public information a stormwater program priority

The Municipal Posted on February 11, 2015 by Amanda McFarlandFebruary 9, 2015
stormwater system maintenance

Launching a successful stormwater program can be hard work, and gaining the support of local legislators and the public presents an added challenge. Over the last several years, Lynchburg, Va., has proven that, while gaining community support may not always … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged Erin Hawkins, Lynchburg, Stormwater Program, TMDL | Leave a reply

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