Public works departments across the country hold annual roadeo competitions where snow removal equipment operators participate in a challenging obstacle course to prepare and train them for the upcoming winter’s onslaught. Even in warm-weather states, similar competitions are held for … Continue reading →
by JONATHAN ANDERSON, Lieutenant | Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office Safety, security and violence at the workplace are ever present concerns for the contemporary municipal workforce, regardless of occupation. While it is true that some occupations, depending on their nature, are more prevalent to exposure and … Continue reading →
Resiliency is the ability to spring back; to recover readily from adversity. Our communities have come back from natural disasters and economic challenges, but how will we recover from the mass retirement of skilled construction professionals and safety code officials … Continue reading →
Worcester, Massachusetts, March 9, 2017 – Curtis Industries, LLC has been awarded a $72,610 workforce training grant by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Grants are awarded to projects that will upgrade workers’ skills, increase productivity and enhance the competitiveness of Massachusetts … Continue reading →
One lucky student to experience once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with Super Bowl LI grounds crew BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (November 30, 2016) — The Toro Company has announced this year’s winner of the annual Toro Super Bowl* Sports Turfgrass Training Program. Sean McLaughlin, a … Continue reading →
One lucky turfgrass science student will help prepare the field at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, for Super Bowl LI BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (October 4, 2016) Toro is pleased to announce the 15th annual Toro Super Bowl® Sports Turf Training Program. … Continue reading →
The 89th annual Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) kicks off on April 18th at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Last year, over 35,000 people attended from 53 countries – year after year it continues to … Continue reading →
There’s no such thing as too much action when it comes to preventing data breaches at municipalities, according to one expert in the field. For more than three decades, NW3C has worked to support the efforts of state and local … Continue reading →
There’s no such thing as too much training when it comes to safe stops for police motorcycle units, according to two experts on the topic. Jim Polan is a 34-year veteran of law enforcement and is currently a major with … Continue reading →
With the acquisition of TargetSolutions, VectorLearning will enhance its multi-vertical learning platform and further expand its course offerings for public safety professionals and emergency responders. Tampa – VectorLearning, a leader in online education and training for a broad range of … Continue reading →
Northville, Mich. – Jack Doheny Companies (JDC), a world leader in municipal, utility and industrial equipment, announces completion of its merger with longtime business affiliate Jet-Vac, Inc. in Wharton, N.J. as of June 30, 2013. JDC has sold sewer cleaning, … Continue reading →
