Illinois’ premier gathering for fire personnel takes place October 9th through the 12th. October 3, 2016 – Peoria, Illinois – For the past 24 years Illinois Fire Chiefs Conference has taken place in Peoria and once again this year the … Continue reading →
This city recognizes the advantages of using the same software for employee data continuity and proof of compliance. September 22, 2016 – Although cities and municipalities work in conjunction in many ways, when it comes to software, individual departments often … Continue reading →
Whenever a company decides to establish itself in a new community, its leadership tends to adhere to the general rule of real estate: Location is everything. Of course, location means different things to different entities depending on their personal needs. For a small mom-and-pop shop, it may be … Continue reading →
One of the best ways to encourage others to do what you want them to do is to lead by example. When it comes to being more energy efficient in a community, starting at the top — city government — … Continue reading →
Several rival factions — including settlers, Native Americans, the English and the French — grappled over possession of the land now known as Morgantown, W.Va., until Zackquill Morgan (1735–1795) literally settled the matter for good. Morgan served honorably in the … Continue reading →
McMinnville, Tenn., sits in the eye of a perfect storm of fortuities, meriting the town of 13,605 — and its contiguous five-county area in central Tennessee — the designation as “Nursery Capital of the World.” The “concatenation of circumstances,” according … Continue reading →
When I wrote an article on a SWAT armored vehicle back in February 2012, I can safely say I never saw myself where I am today: editor. Some of you might be familiar with my byline; I have written on … Continue reading →
The premier event for thousands of the nation’s most prominent fire and emergency service officers and leaders. August 11, 2016 – San Antonio, TX – FRI, The IAFC (International Association of Fire Chiefs) annual conference and expo is August 17th … Continue reading →
An International Event for Public Safety Communications Officials Thousands of attendees are expected to meet in Orlando, FL for the 82nd annual APCO event August 14-17th. August 10, 2016 – Orlando, FL – The APCO conference and expo will be … Continue reading →
While getting the lead out of Flint, Mich., remains the No. 1 goal of Mayor Karen Weaver, she has been clear her second goal is to obtain the financial and other important resources the city needs to recover from its … Continue reading →
Cities use traffic fine income to help balance their budgets. In some cases, this has led to state capping legislation — laws that govern the percentage of the the municipal income that can come from traffic citations. Typically, fines taken … Continue reading →
