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Wildland Urban Interface:
Is your community at risk? California is plagued by wildfires, but little is it known that every other state is at risk for them as well. Every year thousands of wildfires burn millions of acres across the United States. It’s … Continue reading →
Southeast Apparatus Trucks built for firefighters, by firefighters
By ANGELA MOORE and JONATHAN WISE | Southeast Apparatus Southeast Apparatus is a Kentucky-based manufacturer of custom fire and emergency apparatus that is dedicated to a “service first” approach when building new or refurbishing existing apparatuses. All of the employees … Continue reading →
VOLANT PERFORMANCE OFFERS COOL AIR INTAKES FOR 2014 SILVERADO/SIERRA
BEREA, Ohio – Volant Performance has expanded its product line to meet rising demand for performance components for the light truck market. Volant cool air intake systems, which are engineered to boost horsepower by maximizing the engine’s breathing capabilities, are … Continue reading →
News & Notes
Philadelphia, Pa. — Eneref Institute announced the launch of its National Interior Daylight initiative in January. The campaign is tailored to advance the specification of daylighting as a significant light source in commercial and residential facilities. Multiple lighting studies have … Continue reading →
Meeting the needs
CHIEF JOHN POPE III | Guest columnist Fire chief, Collins, Miss., Fire Department President, Mississippi Fire Fighter’s Association Chief Pope is a 17-year veteran of the municipal fire service. He has served as an instructor chief at Louisiana State University’s … Continue reading →
Snow conference destination: Ohio
Two events aimed at snow professionals are slated for separate Ohio cities in coming weeks. “The Show for Snow” On May 4–7, the Cincinnati chapter of the American Public Works Association will host its annual winter weather show and conference … Continue reading →
Crowds pack Pumper and Cleaner Expo
The largest environmental trade show in North America lived up to the hype in February, when the Pumper and Cleaner International Environmental Expo opened in Indianapolis, Ind. The Municipal Account Executives Ashley Adamaitis and Chris Smith were there and had … Continue reading →
City crime rankings 2013
Congressional Quarterly Press compiled data released by the FBI in order to rank cities across the U.S. according to crime rates. Out of 155 cities with a population of 75,000 to 99,000, these had the lowest rates, making them the … Continue reading →
The Municipal new account executives
On Feb. 10, Plymouth, Ind., resident Nancy Bucher joined The Municipal sales team as an account executive. She will complement the magazine’s goals of connecting city officials to useful, affordable products as well as timely, relevant news and ideas. Bucher … Continue reading →
ELGIN SWEEPER CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP
ELGIN, Ill. (March 20, 2014) – This year, Elgin Sweeper, the leading manufacturer of street sweepers for general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications, celebrates 100 years in business. As one of the most enduring brands in North America, … Continue reading →