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Always assume hazards exist in confined spaces

The Municipal Posted on July 3, 2017 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
City of Middletown, Ohio, utility workers work on a sewer line repair in their city. The department lost one of its own in 2010 when Jabin Lakes was overcome by a gust of oxygen-depleted air after opening a manhole cover. (Photo provided)

“Stop, drop and roll.” We’ve drilled that into our children so that in the event of a fire — rather than panic — they’d automatically know what to do. A similar mindset needs to be implemented when it comes to … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works

Canadian Fire/Rescue Agency Turns to Aladtec for FIPPA Compliant Online Staff Scheduling & Workforce Management Software

The Municipal Posted on June 20, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Automating tasks with online Public Safety software improves processes and saves time at this British Columbia agency. June 20, 2017 – Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada – Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue searched for online software to improve their … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release

Sunflowers give Oak Park residents a sense of place

The Municipal Posted on May 16, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
Oak Park, Mich., began planting sunflowers throughout the city thanks to a placemaking plan thought up by City Manager Erik Tungate. Sunflowers can be seen along the I-696 freeway where over 20,000 vehicles travel each day (Photo provided)

When Erik Tungate, city manager, began brainstorming placemaking ideas for the city of Oak Park, Mich., he wanted to prove that one could still make a big impact on a small budget. Growing up in the city of Plainwell, located … Continue reading →

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Community treasures: Keeping masonry buildings around for years to come

The Municipal Posted on May 14, 2017 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
In Massachusetts, Norwood Town Hall’s most recent renovation project addressed its masonry veneer and replaced sections of its slate roof and copper to fix leaking. Pictured is the building prior to the latest renovation efforts, which finished in November 2013. (John Phelan via wikimedia.org; https://creativecommons. org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en)

Masonry buildings are oft en the cornerstones of downtowns across the country, with many dating back decades or centuries and serving as visual ties to a city’s past. However, their long-lasting natures can serve as a double-edged sword when it … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management

Narrowing priorities: Socioeconomic issues come out on top

The Municipal Posted on April 28, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
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Boston Unıversıty annually releases its Menino Survey of Mayors through its Initiative on Cities, which “seeks to research, promote and advance the adaptive urban leadership strategies and policies necessary to support cities as dynamic centers of inclusive economic growth and … Continue reading →

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Aladtec Will Attend FDIC

The Municipal Posted on April 19, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Aladtec Will Attend FDIC – The Premier Firefighter Training, Conference, & Exhibition in the World Public Safety professionals from around the globe travel to Indianapolis every year for the largest event of it’s kind. April 19, 2017 – Indianapolis, IN … Continue reading →

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Preplanning vital to using static water sources

The Municipal Posted on April 4, 2017 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
Multiple departments work together on a large scale water supply training class. Training with mutual aid fire departments can help pinpoint weaknesses or deficiencies in equipment or personnel. (Photo provided by Henry Lovett of TurboDraft )

Rural firefighting calls for a different and streamlined approach, including the access to and use of static water sources. Henry Lovett, a veteran volunteer firefighter and product manager for the TurboDraft Fire Eductor, described the lay of the land. “Rural … Continue reading →

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Citizens morphing into first care providers

The Municipal Posted on April 3, 2017 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
First Care Provider is welcoming individuals with experience in pre-hospital medicine, Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, EMS or trauma to join the program as instructors. To become an instructor, visit https://firstcareprovider.org/instructor-1/. (Photo provided)

When more and more violent incidents become a common occurrence in communities, it’s imperative for municipalities to take initiative to educate citizens over basic medical and trauma care. Educated EMS agencies, firefighters and police officers are not the first to … Continue reading →

Posted in Firefighting & EMS

The Municipal April 2017 – Firefighting & EMS

The Municipal Posted on March 20, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

ON THE COVER Husky Portable Containment has strove to be the best at everything it does, leading to a series of one-of-a-kind innovations that continue to shape the fire industry. Providing innovative and quality products, strong customer service, fair pricing … Continue reading →

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Princeville, N.C., refuses to be swept away

The Municipal Posted on March 13, 2017 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
Princeville, N.C., was also impacted by Hurricane Floyd in 1999, pictured, with the resultant flooding of the Tar River forcing the evacuation of residents. (By Dave Saville/FEMA Photo Library via Wikimedia Commons)

When the floodwaters of Hurricane Matthew came ripping through Princeville, N.C., residents knew it would be bad, but they weren’t expecting what happened. What was once a small but thriving town full of rich history situated along North Carolina’s Tar … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management | Tagged Hurrican Matthew, Princeville

Aladtec to Demonstrate Online Workforce Management Software at EMS Today Expo

The Municipal Posted on February 14, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
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Nearly 5,000 Public Safety sector attendees are expected to gather in Salt Lake City February 23rd – 25th for this event. February 14, 2017 – Salt Lake City, Utah – The 36th annual EMS Today Conference and Exposition takes place … Continue reading →

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