A diverse coalition of public and private entities have already declared their support for the 38th annual Building Safety Month Washington, D.C. – This May join a diverse coalition of corporations, nonprofits, government agencies and professionals in the building … Continue reading →
Public safety has been pushed to the forefront of the public consciousness recently with shootings and natural disasters seemingly becoming constants. Cities and their various departments across the country are undoubtedly entering into self-reflection and inevitably asking themselves one question: … Continue reading →
City of Norton, Ohio, firefighters designed a form in their Aladtec database that allows them to send changes like owner contact information or building changes right from the field, saving time and process steps. Tracking schedules, swapping shifts and supervisor-staff communication is made easy with the Aladtec workforce management system. Some customers say they pay for the annual subscription in just weeks with time saved by using scheduling function alone. Visit www.aladtec.com to learn more.
Continue reading →The recruitment and retention of qualified firefighters and police officers are essential to maintaining a safe and prosperous community. Unfortunately, it’s becoming more and more difficult to attract and keep qualified employees in both occupations. This stems from several challenges, … Continue reading →
The American Institute of Architects and the American Wood Council join in sponsoring ANCR’s mission to help communities across the U.S. prepare for disaster Washington, D.C. – A renowned group of subject matter experts have been selected to assist the … Continue reading →
NAHB and many others pledge their support for the 38th annual Building Safety Month campaign Washington, D.C. – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam proclaimed that May 2018 is Building Safety Month, the first U.S. governor to do so this year. … Continue reading →
The Ohio Association of Emergency Vehicle technicians would like to publish and share the 26th annual Emergency and Municipal Vehicle Maintenance and Repair program Monday September 24 thru Friday September 28 2018. The event is held at the Ohio Fire … Continue reading →
Auctions can be a viable means for cash-strapped municipal governments to buy and sell used equipment. On the selling side, an auction is a good way to turn idle, surplus assets into revenue. And the purchasing side bears its own … Continue reading →
Not every town has its greeting conveniently baked into its name. But the founders of Hiawatha, Iowa, population 7,212, took advantage of the city’s first syllable and crafted it into the city seal. “Hi” hallmarks the spirit of the friendly … Continue reading →
When disaster strikes your city, one thing that could compound the problem is not having enough fuel for emergency responders and public works vehicles. Police, fire and emergency medical personnel have to get to victims quickly and roads need to … Continue reading →
In the push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and also save money, alternative fuel vehicles are hitting the roadways in greater numbers, with states and cities playing a sizable role in this growth — in part due to the implementation … Continue reading →
