When a county or city approves construction of a renewable energy plant, chances are it will be built in a rural area served by a volunteer fire department that’s long on valor but short on resources. How can fire departments … 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 →
The bell rings April 22 on the largest firefighting show in the world. Are you ready? FDIC returns to the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium April 22 to 27 for five jam-packed days of demonstrations, education sessions and … Continue reading →
Most members of the public feel safe when the big red fire engine or the boys in blue show up at the scene of a crisis. We know that’s why firefighters, law enforcement officers and other public safety officials do … Continue reading →
In an effort to address an increased structural deficit, the city council of Altoona, Pa., voted to adopt an Act 47 financial recovery plan for the city Dec. 19, 2012. According to the plan, a mix of cost-saving initiatives and … Continue reading →
A large community of public sector and private fleet professionals will converge on the Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, N.J., April 23-26 for the NAFA Fleet Management Association Institute and Expo. Organizers say the event is an opportunity to … Continue reading →
“When I buy a piece of equipment,” Hogan explained, “I charge the vehicles’ user a monthly fee, and at the end of the vehicle’s life, I have enough money to pay for the replacement of the vehicle.” However, leasing can … Continue reading →
Walter Burnett, CAFM, has received many accolades during his long career in fleet management. He was a 2006 finalist for Government Fleet Magazine’s Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award and in 2007 received NAFA’s Excellence in Education Award. … Continue reading →
Amber warning lights are always a concern. What type of warning are you providing? Is it adequate? Will your lighting interfere with the drivers of the vehicles trying to pass around your truck? There are several solutions, but the main … Continue reading →
Why should cities, residents and utility companies work together to encourage energy conservation and efficiency? “If people are spending less on energy bills, they have more money to spend in their community,” explained Charles Grawe, assistant city administrator of Apple … Continue reading →
North America’s largest work truck event, The Work Truck Show, is coming March 6-8 to Indianapolis. The Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis hosts the show, which is sponsored by NTEA and the Association for the Work Truck Industry and functions … Continue reading →
