Public Works & Infrastructure
From keeping the lights on and ensuring the safety of dams and roadways to providing sanitation delivery, local public works departments must evolve efficiently to meet numerous demands and keep costs in line. Each day, tasks include safely managing infrastructure, responding to reports, reducing risks to public asssets and gauging community feedback.
Prevention, increased demands and community awareness are what the Woodland Fire Department will address over five years
The National League of Cities (NLC) is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. Working in partnership with the 49 state municipal leagues, NLC serves as a resource to and an advocate for the more than 19,000 cities, villages and towns it represents.
U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell presided over the event that focused on current problems in the fire service
Charleston firefighters faced three bad hydrants and had to wait on tankers from neighboring FDs
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
“I’m afraid someone is going to get hurt or killed on my watch. I don’t want to get sued. If I get sued, you all will get sued.”
After touring newly built jails, Cuyahoga County Jail Administrator Ronda Gibson has design ideas to improve inmate processing, housing and CO training areas
NG911 technology breaks down borders and removes the roadblocks that hinder responders from doing their job – saving lives
Through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, local government organizations can take advantage of several grant programs for broadband access
The communications platform for first responders went live in 2017 and currently has three million users nationwide
The FCC is monitoring the 3G phase-out and working to “implement safeguards” for older phones and other devices, a spokesperson said
Taigman calls on departments to immediately alert IT staff to check the integrity of their data, software and networks
One of the most overlooked aspects when it comes to law enforcement culture is how officers are trained within the organization
City officials talk the pros and cons of Tesla, the Mustang Mach-E and hybrids
Be sure to prepare your budget, outline financial need and gather qualitative and quantitative examples that demonstrate the need for funding
A CAD-to-CAD network adds the most value to agencies during catastrophic events, where saving seconds could make the difference in how many lives are saved
The law will help communities prevent flooding, give towns more power to fight climate change and provide much needed funding for green infrastructure
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