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In an emergency, residential lockboxes allow access

The Municipal Posted on May 26, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxMay 26, 2022
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The field of emergency medicine is always looking for ways to improve response speed, serve more people in need and incorporate newer and better lifesaving techniques. Charlestown, R.I., has come up with a way to do all three, initiating a … Continue reading →

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Cities embrace public safety centers

The Municipal Posted on April 27, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxApril 27, 2022
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The public is used to thinking of firehouses, police departments and other city agencies as separate entities that serve and protect them through countless needs and issues. That’s the way it’s always been, but that doesn’t mean it must always … Continue reading →

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Fort Walton Beach elected officials become firefighters for a day

The Municipal Posted on April 18, 2022 by Michelle BlountApril 18, 2022
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The Fort Walton Beach Fire Department invited the city’s elected officials and the media to be “firefighters for a day.” Every two to four years, the department will host this type of event, with the first having been held in … Continue reading →

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Palo Alto works to unroll ambulance subscription for community

The Municipal Posted on April 15, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxApril 15, 2022
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Palo Alto, Calif., is working to implement a new program you have likely never heard of, and when it all falls into place, it’s hoped that the success will make you wonder how you ever lived without it. Many people, … Continue reading →

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Traffic incident management improves cooperation in Maine

The Municipal Posted on April 13, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxApril 13, 2022
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Drivers don’t always observe the Move Over Law, which is mandatory everywhere except for Washington, D.C. It was determined in Maine that one quarter of all traffic fatalities result from secondary crashes caused by such factors as distracted driving. Maine … Continue reading →

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Brazilian jiu-jitsu shows promise in reducing injury and excessive force

The Municipal Posted on April 8, 2022 by Kevin KilbaneApril 8, 2022
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If your community is considering whether to join the many others across the country that have embraced Brazilian jiu-jitsu training for law enforcement officers, you won’t find much data on whether the training will reduce officer and suspect injuries and … Continue reading →

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Communities deal with increasing EMS calls

The Municipal Posted on April 4, 2022 by Denise FedorowApril 4, 2022
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Many communities across the nation are seeing an increase in emergency medical services (EMS) calls, requiring changes to ensure residents receive this critical service. Many are moving toward municipal-run services. There are several reasons for the increasing demand, including an … Continue reading →

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Harrison County’s underwater drones provide undeniable asset

The Municipal Posted on February 17, 2022 by Nicholette CarlsonFebruary 17, 2022
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Harrison County Fire Department in Mississippi is a community surrounded by water, and as Fire Chief Pat Sullivan stated, “We’ve been in the business of search and rescue forever.” Dedicated to the safety of both the community and its first … Continue reading →

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Citizen police academies energize and engage

The Municipal Posted on January 29, 2022 by Julie YoungJanuary 28, 2022
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Although it may sound like a program to create quasi-cops, a citizen police academy gives residents a first-hand look at department operations so they can be better informed neighbors who are engaged in the community. A gateway program           According … Continue reading →

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Keep the Wreath Green encourages fire awareness during the holidays

The Municipal Posted on December 16, 2021 by Jude StriebyDecember 16, 2021
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Fire has been both a tool that drove human prosperity to heights before unknown, and yet also harbored destructive capability. Consider the Great Library of Alexandria, which burned to the ground, its vast halls of ancient knowledge destroyed with it; … Continue reading →

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Training and preparation key to firefighting with new technologies

The Municipal Posted on November 27, 2021 by Denise FedorowNovember 24, 2021
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As solar roofs become more popular and the technology within the industry evolves, it creates some challenges for firefighters. According to an article published by the International Association of Fire Fighters, photovoltaic systems, commonly known as solar systems, were reportedly … Continue reading →

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