Why should cities, residents and utility companies work together to encourage energy conservation and efficiency? “If people are spending less on energy bills, they have more money to spend in their community,” explained Charles Grawe, assistant city administrator of Apple … Continue reading →
In addition to math, English and social studies, some high school students are adding firefighting to their course lists. At Twin Lakes High School in Monticello, Ind., students come together from seven different schools to enroll in a two-year program … Continue reading →
On Dec. 13, 2012, Newtown, Conn., was an idyllic and relatively unheard-of New England community. But at 9:30 a.m. the following day, it became synonymous with Aurora, Virginia Tech, Columbine and other scenes of national tragedy after a gunman entered … Continue reading →
Barb Anderson, 2012-13 chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Advocacy Committee, says she has a passion for sustainable building. She also has more than 25 years of experience in architecture and sustainable design. Through the USGBC, the Oates Associates … Continue reading →
The Miner’s Institute has stood at the center of Collinsville, Ill., for almost a century, opening in 1918 through the combined effort of coal miners belonging to the United Mine Workers Locals 848, 264 and 685. After its time as … Continue reading →
Team Fenex’s Disaster Relief Trailer has the ability to work in many disaster relief capacities. It can provide cooling, heating and ventilation to emergency workers and volunteers during a disaster, provide scene lighting and standby power of up to 60 … Continue reading →
When part-time firefighter Erwin Walker found out his neighbor was battling cancer, he began looking for ways to help. He not only volunteered to help the family get Lisa Kelly to and from appointments, he went on a mission to … Continue reading →
“Consolidation may have to happen, but at the end of the day it’s your people who matter.” That point, made by Robin Nicoson, health and safety division chief of the Indianapolis Fire Department and former Perry Township Fire Department chief, … Continue reading →
A sea of fire engines, fire rescue equipment, educational speakers and entertaining events vied for an audience at the FDIC national gathering of firefighting professionals in April. But only one received big-screen coverage. From several states and a few foreign … Continue reading →
Bayfield, Wis., may be tiny, but the lakeside community of 500 leads the nation in terms of eco-friendly practices and citywide sustainability efforts. “We have worked really hard to be as green as possible,” said Mayor Larry McDonald. “We believe … Continue reading →
Not many people disagree with the axiom, “It takes a special person to be a firefighter.” As residents are fleeing smoke-filled homes, or employees are flooding out of compromised offices or factories, firefighters and other first responders are the ones … Continue reading →
