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 →
Through various partnerships, the federal government is pushing the use and integration of solar energy in communities across the United States as a means to enhance resilience. David Morley, senior resource associate with the American Planning Association, is well versed … 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 →
Community risk reduction in the fire service By BRIAN GETTEMEIER | Cottleville Fire Protection District First responders not judged equally when it comes to public safety. Police departments are judged by how few crimes occur in their communities: Few crimes … Continue reading →
Where to begin when there’s extra or aging equipment to sell It’s a challenge that every municipal government faces periodically — what to do with trucks, police and government vehicles, special equipment, office furniture and other items that are no … 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 →
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN – July 26, 2016 – Aladtec, Inc., the popular provider of an online employee scheduling and workforce management system for the Public Safety Sector, has recently achieved two significant milestones. With nearly 1,700 Public Safety Sector customers, … Continue reading →
Amateur radio operators, also known as ham operators, can provide an extra layer of communication during emergencies. Two volunteer organizations and local government entities illustrate precisely how private-public amateur radio partnerships serve as a means to an end for public … Continue reading →
Be prepared. The motto that scouts live by — trying to anticipate all possible scenarios and how to respond — is not only a good motto for them, but for municipalities as well. Having an emergency preparedness plan in place … Continue reading →
APWA 2016 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year announced KANSAS CITY, MO. — The American Public Works Association announced in May the selection of 2016 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year Award recipients. This year marks … Continue reading →
