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Live and in real time

The Municipal Posted on April 30, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Dunedin, Fla., went live during its 2018 Mardi Gras festivities. The city of about 36,000 has found Facebook Live to be valuable when it comes to distributing information to the community. (Photo provided)

Community leaders are always on the lookout for ways in which they can take their social media platform to the next level. While they most likely have accounts on all of the major sites in addition to a central webpage, … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations

Adapting to the era of alternative fuels

The Municipal Posted on April 16, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
As more alternative fuel vehicles are rolled out, firefighters should never assume anything when responding to traffic accidents or car fires. Training is invaluable to address different scenarios involving alternative fuel vehicles. (Shutterstock.com)

As technology rapidly evolves, firefighters are among those who have to stay on top of the ever-changing landscape, and in this day and age, that means becoming very educated on the ins and outs of electric vehicles. As of November … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety

Bolstering community safety with gunshot detection systems

The Municipal Posted on April 11, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
Goldsboro, N.C., installed ShotSpotter sensors in 2017 and has since seen an increase in positive identifications of suspects with officers also able to locate more spent shell casings thanks to the sensors’ pinpoint locating. (Photo provided)

Nearly eight out of 10 times a gun is fired, the incident is not reported and, therefore, police don’t respond. The implication of this lack of reporting and response is that gun violence becomes more prevalent, residents who reside in … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety

This May celebrate the building codes that protect your family and community

The Municipal Posted on April 10, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

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 →

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When the world goes awry

The Municipal Posted on April 5, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

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 →

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Concerned about ‘#MeToo’ policy compliance? An Illinois county streamlined sign-offs with an e-solution

The Municipal Posted on April 1, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Aladtec’s cloud-based workforce management software allows any member to easily access a work schedule, request shift trades or time-off, receive messages, update certifications and more from the field using a smartphone or tablet. (Photos provided)

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.

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Keeping first responders engaged and in the department

The Municipal Posted on March 29, 2018 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
Law enforcement agencies are faced with an additional struggle when it comes to retention in the form of public scrutiny. Officers want to know that their departments will stand by them in circumstances that might be controversial but were ultimately beyond their control. (Shutterstock.com)

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 →

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ANCR announces a distinguished group of specialists to help develop the nation’s first community-wide resilience benchmarks related to buildings

The Municipal Posted on March 26, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

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 →

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Tennessee governor issues proclamation announcing that “Building Codes Save Lives!”

The Municipal Posted on March 15, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

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 →

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Ohio Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians

The Municipal Posted on March 13, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

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 →

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Sold! Auctions popular with cities looking to buy and sell fleet vehicles

The Municipal Posted on March 13, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
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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 →

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