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Bringing propane on board

The Municipal Posted on March 6, 2015 by Sarah WrightMarch 10, 2015
propane police cars

When it comes to alternative fuels, propane sometimes called liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG dwarfs all others in terms of total vehicles in operation, both on and off the road. Of those propane vehicles being used, many are in municipal … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet | Tagged alternative, fuel, fuels, perkins, propane, technicians, training, vehicles | Leave a reply

Supply and demand: Technicians in greater demand than ever

The Municipal Posted on March 5, 2014 by Sarah WrightFebruary 27, 2014
Dublin Division of Fleet Management was been ranked 25th of the 100 Best Fleets in North America in 2013. Applicants for the award are judged in 12 areas of criteria: accountability, use of technology, collaboration, creativity, efficiency and staff development. (Photo provided)

Government fleets across the country are facing a growing need for quality technicians, particularly as new technologies and alternative fuels are integrated. However, as the need grows, the availability of such technicians is limited. Fewer enter the field than before, … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged alternative, certified, dublin, fleet, syler, technicians, training | Leave a reply

VectorLearning Acquires Web-based Training Services Provider TargetSolutions

The Municipal Posted on January 15, 2014 by The MunicipalJanuary 15, 2014
vectorlearning

With the acquisition of TargetSolutions, VectorLearning will enhance its multi-vertical learning platform and further expand its course offerings for public safety professionals and emergency responders. Tampa – VectorLearning, a leader in online education and training for a broad range of … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged course, learning, online, public, safety, targetsolutions, training, vectorlearning | Leave a reply

Palfinger Liftgates

The Municipal Posted on September 25, 2013 by The MunicipalSeptember 25, 2013

Cerritos, Calif. — Palfinger Liftgates is pleased to announce the hiring of Ricky Richardson as field service technician effective July 15. His territory of responsibility consists of New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Notes | Tagged carolina, experience, fleet, liftgates, palfinger, richardson, service, training | Leave a reply

Autistic victims

The Municipal Posted on July 31, 2013 by The MunicipalJuly 31, 2013

A call comes in for a fire at a group home for mentally challenged adults. The caregivers have gotten nearly everyone out safely, but one of the non-verbal adults who has Asperger’s syndrome is panicking at a second-floor window. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Response, Fire Fighters, Police | Tagged autism, disability, emergency, ems, fire, police, responders, training | 1 Reply

Skidcar System Proactive Driver Training ProgramPolice

The Municipal Posted on July 27, 2013 by The MunicipalJuly 30, 2013
Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation and Municipal Workers Compensation Fund offer municipalities driver training programs that feature the Skidcar System, which simulates loss of front, rear or four-wheel grip at low speeds. (Photo provided by Elmore DeMott)

By CARRIE BANKS | Communications director, Alabama League of Municipalities Because they must often operate vehicles at high speeds and in hazardous conditions, driving skills are critical for law enforcement and emergency personnel. Alabama League of Municipalities’ Loss Control Division … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged alabama, amic, driver, driving, municipal, skidcar, training, vehicle | Leave a reply

TargetSolutions Helps City of Lawrence Fire Dept. Serve Citizens More Effectively

The Municipal Posted on April 23, 2013 by The MunicipalApril 23, 2013

‘TargetSolutions Is the Best Decision I Ever Made,’ Says Lawrence Fire Dept.’s Division Chief SAN DIEGO, Calif. – April 4, 2013 – Training is critical to the livelihood of every fire department. Emergency responders need timely, impactful education if they … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged ability, batalis, chief, department, lawrence, time, training | Leave a reply

Train to be your best: FDIC

The Municipal Posted on April 5, 2013 by The MunicipalApril 4, 2013
Firefighters engage in hands-on training at the 2012 FDIC.

The bell rings April 22 on the largest firefighting show in the world. Are you ready? FDIC returns to the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium April 22 to 27 for five jam-packed days of demonstrations, education sessions and … Continue reading →

Posted in Conference / Expo, Fire Fighters | Tagged April, chiefs, conference, fdic, firefighters, instructors, sessions, training | Leave a reply

Rapid deployment training

The Municipal Posted on February 28, 2013 by The MunicipalFebruary 26, 2013
Officer Elliot Pedersen and Sergeant Jennifer Myers of the Plainfield Police Department and Officer Dan Dougherty of the Shorewood Police Department take part in the mock training exercise.

Fourteen years later, law enforcement is dealing with an alarming increase of types of shootings at schools, malls, factories and other locations. These shootings have led law enforcement to take part in what is termed “rapid deployment training.” The idea … Continue reading →

Posted in Police, Training | Tagged department, departments, enforcement, exercise, fisher, law, officers, training | Leave a reply

Confined space rescue preparedness, equipment is essential

The Municipal Posted on January 3, 2013 by Phoebe MuthartJanuary 3, 2013
confined space rescue

Confined space rescue preparedness is an essential component of any business or municipality. Confined space training is required for entry into sewers, underground utilities, tunnels and other spaces. But often employees are not trained properly or safely, meaning it can … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Response, Equipment | Tagged confined, light, lighting, location, rescom, space, training | Leave a reply

Online training: Save valuable resources by using online training opportunities

The Municipal Posted on December 12, 2012 by Vickie MayerDecember 6, 2012
Law enforcement courses that can be taken online include accident evaluation. (Photo courtesy of TEEX)

As government agencies continue to look for ways to do more with less, managers and trainers have come to realize the value of online training. Though it can be used in a group setting, using online training individually often adds … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Response, Police, Training | Tagged institute, online, police, teex, training, welch | Leave a reply

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