Fire and emergency vehicle maintenance program headed to Chicago
The IAFC's Emergency Vehicle Management Section will host its annual apparatus maintenance workshop Aug. 25-26, in Chicago....
MPA degree translates into career advancement
At a recent "Inspiring Federal Service Roundtable," the fast-approaching retirement wave was discussed. The coming changes in public work forces have been reflected in rising enrollments in Master's of Public Administration (MPA) programs....
Effective fleet management takes center stage in Phoenix for FedFleet 2010
FedFleet 2010 will include GSA Automotive Federal Vehicle Standards breakout sessions and vendor presentations. The agenda also includes aviation and boat workshop sessions, an Interagency Committee on Aviation Policy meeting, and...
Product with long history is fighting Gulf spill
Oil-absorbent booms made from a 3,000-year-old Egyptian hibiscus plant called kenaf are containing the Deepwater Horizon oil spill throughout the Gulf of Mexico....
Cobb County, Ga., selects customer contact tool
The contact center software centralizes the non-emergency call intake process, so residents can access a single contact center for service requests or information....
Terex AWP announces alliance with NJPA
Terex Aerial Work Platforms has announced a state and municipal purchasing contract award with the National Joint Powers Alliance....
ARRA funds help communities reduce energy consumption
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act stimulus funds have been used to upgrade facilities and public spaces, reduce energy consumption and create opportunities for "green" jobs and businesses....
In government, groundskeeping is a growth profession
Grounds maintenance workers held about 1.5 million jobs in 2008, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' "Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition." Employment of grounds maintenance workers is expected to increase by 18 percent during the 2008-2018 decade...
Keating Report on government budgets and spending, 2nd half 2010
Government spending continues to shore up the economy, offering some hope for the remainder of 2010. Additionally, the U.S. economy is showing increased strength heading into the second half of 2010....
Study: High incarceration rates strain local and state government budgets
The high rate of incarceration in the U.S. is a significant factor in state and local governments' current budgetary strains, according to a new study from the Center for Economic and Policy Research....
Need for equipment grows after Deepwater Horizon spill
Oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill is nearing Pensacola Beach in Florida's Panhandle, and government officials are clamoring for beach cleaning equipment....
Dwindling supplies of traffic striping paint impact road maintenance and construction
A shortage of a key raw material used in traffic paint, methyl methacrylate, is forcing some highway departments and road crews to curtail their striping operations....
Is the public safety profession becoming safer?
Earlier this year, we reported that the number of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2009 was the lowest in 50 years. Now comes word that, for the first time in three years, the number of on-the-job firefighter deaths in the United States has dropped below 100....
Green government designation goes to Florida county
St. Lucie County, on the east coast of central Florida, is now a certified "Green County," joining the ranks of five other Florida counties to receive the recognition from the Florida Green Building Coalition....
Work boat firm ramps up production
SeaArk Marine has announced immediate plans to expand its production capacity to respond to needs from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill....
ARRA funding yields all-electric cargo van
The eStar, Navistar's all-electric Class 2 and Class 3 truck, soon will be available as a cargo van with an integrated body...
APWA names Top 10 Public Works Leaders of 2010
The award, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, is the capstone of the American Public Works Association's National Public Works Week celebrations, said APWA Executive Director Peter King....
Regional training centers provide common ground for fire, police
Regional training centers provide a safe haven for firefighters who want to hone their skills in real-world scenarios, live fires and classroom discussions. But regional centers aren't dedicated solely to fire departments....
More eco-friendly delivery vans in Ford's lineup
Ford will soon offer versions of its Ford Transit Connect, its small delivery van, in all-electric and compressed natural gas-powered versions. An all-electric model will go into production later this year....
Obama wants agencies to speed up federal hiring
President Obama has given federal agencies marching orders to drastically overhaul the federal hiring process for government workers. The change may reduce by 50 percent the time it takes to fill vacancies....
New cities benefit from public safety outsourcing
When Deltona, Fla., incorporated 15 years ago with 86,540 residents, it was an anomaly among cities of its size because it did not have its own police force, relying instead on the Volusia County sheriff's office for law enforcement. Today, Deltona looks more like a trendsetter, as experts say more small- and mid-sized U.S. cities, particularly newly incorporated cities, choose to outsource public safety to the county or state to save money and resources...
Rainwater becoming a precious commodity
City governments in Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Tucson, Ariz., as well as the state government in Maryland are planning to capture, harvest and re-direct rainfall to avert future water shortages, according to news reports....
50th anniversary of National Public Works Week underway
This week, May 16-22, 2010, marks the 50th Anniversary of National Public Works Week. The American Public Works Association sponsors the week each year to recognize the contributions of public works professionals....
Chrysler aims for more police fleet business
Motorists may see more Dodge Charger police cruisers down the road. Chrysler Group LLC is still offering a 2010 Charger sedan for police use, with a 2011 model waiting in the wings....
Ohio fire department deploys fingerprint biometrics service to access patient records
Responders are using BIO-key International's biometric solution to scan program enrollee's fingerprints in order to gain instant access to health records on scene....
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