Distracted driving has taken many lives and is only getting more hazardous annually, especially for first responders and construction workers who are more likely to get hit since parts of their careers are on or near the roadside. Some … Continue reading →
As of October 25, the total number of gun violence deaths in the U.S. this year alone is a staggering 31,885 with 342 from mass shootings. These numbers would be unbelievable if we weren’t seeing it play out nearly daily … Continue reading →
Dardanelle, Ark., is a historic city that lies on the banks of the Arkansas River and this year added to its history when a flood of historic proportions overcame the city at the end of May. Mayor Jimmy Witt … Continue reading →
To turn a phrase commonly associated with the Old West, the folks of Dodge City, Kan., “live with their boots on.” The southwestern Kansas city of 27,340, historically known as the Queen of the Cowtowns, centers its tourism industry efforts … Continue reading →
There was a time when smoking was promoted as being glamorous and “everybody” did it — before we realized the health consequences for smokers and those in their proximity. It’s the dangers of secondhand smoke as well as the litter … Continue reading →
When it comes to being a green, energy conservative city, success is split down the middle between choosing the right company to partner with and changing the behavior of city employees. Thankfully Montgomery, Ala., has figured out a way … Continue reading →
Natural disasters — hurricanes, mud slides, monster winds, heavy rainstorms, blizzards, tornadoes, wildfires and the resulting utility power shutdowns — are just a few of the calamities that have upended lives, rendered people homeless, bankrupted or sent victims to the … Continue reading →
Crumbling infrastructure is a weighty problem many U.S. cities face. Yet with reduced funding, some cities are scrambling to pay for necessary repairs and upgrades through alternative means. Santa Fe, N.M., is among them and it is looking to a … Continue reading →
A newer trend seen in some municipalities is the process of leasing fleet vehicles as opposed to purchasing them. Cities decide to lease for a variety of reasons. Out of necessity For the city of Rockford, Ill., its leasing initiative … Continue reading →
The Ohio Association of Emergency Vehicle technicians would like to publish and share the 27th annual Emergency and Municipal Vehicle Maintenance and Repair program Monday, September 23 thru Friday, September 27, 2019. The event is held at the Ohio Fire … Continue reading →
Although it’s difficult to be completely prepared for the variety of natural disasters that might hit your community, there are things that can be done to keep your fleet on the road and able to respond. No matter where you … Continue reading →
