Chattanooga installs gigabit Ethernet system Chattanooga, Tenn., is on the cusp of the future thanks to the installation of a $300 million high-speed fiber optic Ethernet system that transformed the southern metropolis into the nation’s first gigabyte city. Mayor Ron … Continue reading →
New reporting software helps increase accuracy and maximizes collections The value of quality incident reporting is realized in several key areas that make up the operational integrity of fire departments infrastructure. While the National Fire Incident Reporting System report is … Continue reading →
By KIRSTEN COX Covenant Solutions Cost recovery is a hot new trend in the fire industry. Because of all the buzz, there are a number of businesses looking for ways to add this service to their existing product base. Your … Continue reading →
What most water system operators call hydrant flow or fire flow testing is giving way to a more accurate name for the same process: Line capacity testing. “That’s because this is what you’re doing: The hydrant is like a vessel … Continue reading →
A sea of fire engines, fire rescue equipment, educational speakers and entertaining events vied for an audience at the FDIC national gathering of firefighting professionals in April. But only one received big-screen coverage. From several states and a few foreign … Continue reading →
In a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study, the Traffic Safety Facts 2008 Report, more than 2.3 million intersection-related crashes, resulting in more than 7,770 fatalities and about 733,000 injuries, were reported in 2008. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety … Continue reading →
Like any work environment, municipal employment holds potential liability risks for employees — from occupational illnesses to work-related accidents. Workers’ compensation programs play an important role in protecting both employees and cities from health-related uncertainties. Workers’ compensation is subject to … Continue reading →
Occupy Wall Street camps all over the country are putting a strain on city services, including police and fire departments and city code inspectors. However, for the most part, protesters and municipalities have worked together to ensure a peaceful and … Continue reading →
Public service is just one professional arena for which the 200,000 members of the military who are discharged every year are well-suited. Cities can save themselves time and frustration by looking to that resource pool first when hiring because the … Continue reading →
IBM smart city product promises integrated, rapid incident response Rapid communication has never been unimportant to first responders. But while the ability to relay critical information quickly has improved drastically since the days of handringing a town hall bell, integrated … Continue reading →
An interview with American Institute of Architects President and CEO Randall Scott Smaller public budgets, sustainable energy concerns and changing tastes in design all affect the look public buildings in the U.S. To find out how they’re changing the buildings … Continue reading →
