Grant writing is a daunting task for fire departments of all makeups; however, dangling funds, ripe for the picking, prompt savvy departments to reach for them to ease budgetary concerns. While some reap grant success others have sidelined themselves, deeming … Continue reading →
Wisconsin parks department consistently aims high and scores By JODI MARLIN and AMY WENGER | The Municipal “Wow — what should we do first?” Is this the reaction visitors have to your local park facilities? Certainly the sentiment is the … Continue reading →
A council-manager form of local government can yield great rewards, according to one Iowa mayor. Within this type of framework, the city administrator, or manager, is the chief administrative officer and appoints all officers other than the attorney and municipal … Continue reading →
The 89th annual Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) kicks off on April 18th at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Last year, over 35,000 people attended from 53 countries – year after year it continues to … Continue reading →
Improvements to this organization are easily accomplished by implementing online employee schedule and workforce management software. Vancouver, WA – With most businesses and organizations, there’s typically room for improvement regarding how administrative tasks and processes are accomplished. With this in … Continue reading →
Most modern-day communities were founded by individuals and were named after their founder. Davidson, N.C., follows about half that tradition. The lakeside town of 11,750 was named after its founder, Davidson College, which was named after Brigadier General William Lee … Continue reading →
In a story by Julie Young in this month’s issue, The Municipal visits the problem of EMS being called to treat and transport hospice patients: something Medicare and Medicaid will not pay for unless prior authorization is received from a … Continue reading →
Are you looking to boost your local economy and tourism? Consider hosting a triathlon event. Those who have say that doing so definitely created economic profit for their community, and in many cases had a ripple effect. The percentage and … Continue reading →
A phoenix that rose from the ashes of a poor relationship between the Columbia Heights, Minn., Police Department and the city’s public school district led to vastly improved synergy and a 30-year low in criminal activity. The turnaround has also … Continue reading →
February 17, 2016 – Baltimore, MD – The 35th annual EMS Today event takes place February 25-27 at the Baltimore Convention Center. The conference is a Pennwell event and produced by the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS). Attendees from … Continue reading →
“It has been a conscious effort from day one.” Mark Settlemyre, president of the Berne, Ind., Chamber of Commerce, spoke of the Swiss spark mobilizing his fair community since 1852. That’s when a small troupe of 70 devout and rigorously … Continue reading →
