It’s a question that vexes communities whenever a natural disaster occurs: Why do residents ignore repeated warnings to leave? Unlike man-made disasters, which tend to be unpredictable, natural disasters are often cyclical. In the cases of Hurricanes Katrina, Ike, Isaac … Continue reading →
National Day of Civic Hacking June 1–2 National Day of Civic Hacking will take place the weekend of June 1–2 in cities across the nation in states such as Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, Illinois and Kentucky. The event will bring … Continue reading →
National Public Works Week, May 19–25, will be both a celebration of success and a somber review of how much farther U.S. infrastructure improvement and maintenance has to go. On March 19, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the … Continue reading →
Conference Preview An annual gathering of experts in fire protection happens next month in the Windy City. The National Fire Protection Association annual conference and expo is slated to occupy McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Ill., June 10–13. The largest … Continue reading →
MAULDIN, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Gordian Group, a leading provider of construction-pricing data, procurement software and services for the construction industry and public agencies, announced today the appointment of Michael Jones as new Great Lakes Region Manager. “We are confident of his abilities … Continue reading →
PORT ORANGE, FL- Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc., held their 23rd annual Pumpology® School April 17-19, at their corporate facilities in Port Orange, Fla. Thompson Pump hosted 55 attendees from 15 states and seven foreign countries. The three-day workshop … Continue reading →
Economic reasons led quints to achieve popularity in the mid-80s. Now, with tightening budgets nationwide, departments are considering them again. A “quint” is short for quintuple combination, which is a fire response vehicle that has a pump and a water … Continue reading →
ClearSpan Fabric Structures is the industry-leading manufacturer of tension fabric buildings, offering American-made structures with in-house engineering, manufacturing, financing and installation. ClearSpan Hercules Truss Arch Buildings feature abundant natural light and spacious interiors without support posts to hamper operations. Every … Continue reading →
L&M Truck Sales has been building custom water trucks for over 30 years. We build trucks on a specific basis for all municipalities. Many accessories and sizes are available. Contact us for details. L&M TRUCK SALES Spokane, Wash. (800) 509-4175 … Continue reading →
“We’re all in this together” is the theme of the 2013 National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 15–19. The theme highlights the complexities of work zones, especially in urban areas, and the need for awareness and planning on the part … Continue reading →
Trucks built for firefighters, by firefighters By JONATHAN WISE | Wynn Apparatus Wynn Southeast Apparatus is a Kentucky-based manufacturer of custom fire and emergency apparatus that is dedicated to a “service first” approach when building new or refurbishing existing apparatuses. … Continue reading →
