by TROY KIDDER | TROY … Pure Blue Creative LLC One definition of a municipality is “a center for the exchanging of goods and services.” In other words, it’s people and money. Chances are you’re already doing a great job … Continue reading →
Technologıcal advancements not only help first responders work more efficiently, but also keep them safe while on the job. Drone technology is ever changing, having made strides in the past few years, but its fluctuating nature hasn’t stopped fire and … Continue reading →
Falcon Asphalt Repair Equipment recently unveiled their Falcon 150G and 250G tack tank trailers. The trailer- or skid-mounted diesel tack tanks are built with the same high quality as Falcon’s various hot boxes and recyclers. The Falcon tank tanks are … Continue reading →
We know that technology and social media allow for better and more frequent communication with our loved ones, but how is that transferring to municipal jobs? The answer is in a variety of ways. According to a Florida International University … Continue reading →
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Barko 270B processor is purpose-built for its application, providing several performance advantages over equipment commonly used for processing jobs. Offering exceptional horsepower, swing torque and tractive effort, the 270B features a dangle head boom configuration for … Continue reading →
In 2016, cities invested approximately $52.4 billion in technology, according to a September 2017 Quartz article, “Smart Cities are great. Human-centric cities are (again) the future.” And a common thread seen throughout this issue of The Municipal is cities that … Continue reading →
Milton, Ga., might be relatively new on the municipal scene, having only been incorporated since Dec. 1, 2006, but its city hall gives the appearance of having existed for a while — despite just celebrating its grand opening March 13. … Continue reading →
When National Fire Prevention Week rolls around each year, residents of Holland, Mich., eagerly anticipate lights, cameras… and sirens. The highlight of the week is the Fire Prevention Week Parade, which consists of about 40 fire trucks, a marching honor … Continue reading →
North America’s largest EMS conference and trade show takes place October 16th through the 20th in Las Vegas. October 10, 2017 – This year, over 5,300 people from 44 countries are expected to attend EMS World Expo at the Las … Continue reading →
When children in underprivileged neighborhoods missed out on the city’s summer programming due to lack of transportation, money and resources, Louisville, Ky., Metro Parks and Recreation organizers banded together to bring the summer programming to them. This is done in … Continue reading →
It was beyond disheartening to witness what occurred this past August in Emancipation Park in Charlottesville, Va. From the Nazi flags being carried about to the loss of a young woman’s life, the best of the U.S. was not on … Continue reading →
