Built to Last: 25 Years of Fabric Building Services
“Over the past 25 years, the Fabric Building Division at Greystone Construction has earned the trust of hundreds of cities, counties, municipalities, DOTs (departments of transportation) and private firms, and has covered over 2,000,000 square feet of salt piles with … More from our cover sponsor →
Full-scale anaerobic digester project underway at Michigan State University
As part of a long-range goal for Michigan State University to consume only renewable energy, the university has broken ground on an unusual project. The MSU Board of Trustees approved a proposal in April to move forward with an anaerobic … Continue reading →
Cold mix performance evaluation
Back in July 2011, the Lexington City News posted an editorial titled, “Patching potholes is routine work for Streets and Roads crew.” The article pointed out that potholes are a fact of life. Sometimes, it seems, they are everywhere. While … Continue reading →
AIRFEET INSOLES
Our insoles have active flow media technology that moves throughout the insole through strategically-placed channels not only supporting, massaging and rejuvenating your feet, but in many cases eliminating ankle, knee, hip and lower back pain with each step. AirFeet Insoles … Continue reading →
FLAT FLOOR DUMP SPREADER
Monroe Snow and Ice Control introduces the economic and versatile FFDS: available in 9-foot to 16-foot lengths and manufactured in powder-coated steel or stainless steel. Standard features include cross-memberless understructure, air tailgate release, heavy-duty conveyor system and front telescopic hoist. … Continue reading →
119TH INTERNATIONAL Association of Chiefs of Police Conference
Police chiefs from towns, cities and metropolises across the country as well as from beyond its borders are headed toward San Diego, Calif., for the 119th annual International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference and Law Enforcement Education and Technology … Continue reading →
CLEARSPAN FABRIC STRUCTURES
The industry-leading manufacturer of tension fabric buildings offers American-made structures with in-house engineering, manufacturing, financing and installation. These structures provide energy-efficient, economical solutions for a variety of municipal needs including waste management, equipment and materials storage, warehousing and more. ClearSpan … Continue reading →
TEAM FENEX DISASTER RELIEF TRAILER
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 →
Questionable equipment sends the wrong message to drunk drivers
“The four million adults who drink and drive each year put everyone on the road at risk,” Center for Disease Control Director Dr. Thomas R. Frieden said recently. “In fact, nearly 11,000 people are killed every year in crashes that … Continue reading →
New water meters plump municipal finances
Municipalities need funding for a wide variety of community projects, including the acquisition of new vehicular equipment, infrastructure improvements, software upgrades, public works initiatives and other community services. Whatever the need, there are a host of options such as grants, … Continue reading →
TITAN LEAF PRO PLUS
The Titan Leaf Pro Plus leaf vacuum has been designed from the ground up with features that provide a solution for your specific application. All of the optional equipment on the Titan Leaf Pro is designed as an add-on feature, … Continue reading →
PHOTO ID CARD SYSTEM
This system is ideal for issuing durable plastic ID cards to employees and contractors, for child ID purposes and many other applications. Use the cards with time/attendance systems and door access systems. Starting at $1,295. Card Imaging Woodridge, Ill. (800) … Continue reading →
Multi-purpose dust mask provides protection for law enforcement, fire departments
In 2009 Steve Torbenson invented the RZ Mask — a comfortable mask equipped with an N99 Filter to protect against the smallest of dust particulates. While the mask was originally created to protect his four sons while riding motocross, it … Continue reading →
Incident response cost recovery: How to get started
By KIRSTEN COX Covenant Solutions Cost recovery is a hot new trend in the fire industry. Because of all the buzz, there are a number of businesses looking for ways to add this service to their existing product base. Your … Continue reading →
PREFERRED TANKS
A factory-direct replacement and custom tank manufacturer, Alumitank produces a wide variety of tanks in many configurations and quantities. Every tank manufactured by Alumitank is inspected and tested to adhere to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards. Serving departments of … Continue reading →
SCOTCHMAN CPO 275 CIRCULAR COLD SAW
Scotchman Industries’ American-made CPO 275 circular cold saw features a double-clamping, self-centering vise that provides burr-free, high-quality parts and has a chip drawer. This saw has 135 degrees of mitering capability and a miter-locking device that makes for quick setups. … Continue reading →
Food Fight! Cities look at tasteful solution to the food truck trend
After getting their start on the West Coast, food trucks now operate across the U.S., drawing in foodies and the simply curious consumer alike. Social media has aided this industry’s growth, with Tweets and Facebook posts alerting followers to food … Continue reading →
MUNICIPAL SNOWPLOWS
Trackless has a variety of snowplows available to keep your sidewalks clear this winter. Standard angle blades, trip plows and both a fixed wing V-plow or a five-position folding V-plow. Couple a front-mounted snowplow with a rearmount sidewalk spreader and … Continue reading →