Weedoo Boats: Trusted by municipalities worldwide for eco-friendly aquatic management equipment
Weedoo Boats is a global leader in the manufacturing of aquatic weed management equipment, trusted by federal agencies and municipalities alike. Operating in 41 states and 17 countries, Weedoo has established a proven reputation for innovation and environmental responsibility by … More from our cover sponsor →
Maximizing disaster response, FEMA integration in Missouri
Regional, inter-county cooperation maximizes emergency management funding and resources in the southwest Missouri region. When ice storms or tornadoes threaten the eastern Missouri lowlands, Greene County responds from a central office in the city of Springfield. But that city is … Continue reading →
Playtime, special events offices make free, fun events happen in ‘the Lou’
Summer is so close that kids can probably taste it. Once those final report cards are handed out, the starting gun goes off in young minds across the country. In St. Louis, Mo., 67,000 young people will sprint to sports … Continue reading →
Editor’s Note: Communication = participation in recreational programming
Editor’s Note: What is it you want to know, and where do you go to find the answer? When you want to know what other cities are doing to make funds go farther or to solve personnel problems, or what … Continue reading →
April 2012 Product Spotlights
Place your company in the spotlight by advertising in The Municipal. The Municipal – Product & Equipment Magazine for America’s Municipalities: Every Issue Online Sign up to receive the magazine at your office Interactive advertiser map with links Circulation … Continue reading →
Nation’s first zero-energy, carbon neutral, multifamily community opens its doors
The first zero-energy, carbon neutral, multifamily community in the U.S. is now open, demonstrating that cutting-edge environmental building technologies are not only possible, but also scalable for mainstream housing production. Located in Issaquah, Wash., Zhome’s 10 townhomes use zero net … Continue reading →
Anywhere, Anytime: Aircraft fire and rescue emergencies
The Federal Aviation Administration requires all Part 139 airports, both municipal and private, to provide aircraft rescue and firefighting services. Those services are handled by the airport authority in larger cities, but smaller cities often rely on the local fire … Continue reading →
Public, private, partnership or consolidation? Wastewater management options
Demographics are a moving target. And with municipal revenues struggling more than ever to meet their residents’ needs, one option that’s on the table is the privatization of wastewater facilities. Michael Healey, chairman of the Water Resources Management Committee for … Continue reading →
Fire call: Interagency cooperation and risk reduction
Some of the dangers of firefighting are obvious. But others are invisible until the very last, deadly moment. Training Officer Jerry Knapp of the Rockland County Fire Training Center in Pomona, N.Y., is taking the opportunity of a recent accident … Continue reading →
The roles of intuition, history and technology in emergency preparedness
Expect the unexpected. That’s the mantra of emergency planners and responders. It’s one of the guiding principles of their professions. Sometimes, though, we get a clue about what might be in the pipeline from incidents that can guide us in … Continue reading →
Sharpening the tool: Work truck specifications
Quality truck fleet vehicles that are efficient, cost-effective and perfect for the job are available for the asking. What surprises Robert Johnson, director of fleet operations for the National Truck Equipment Association, is how many fleet managers don’t know how … Continue reading →
NTEA Truck Show rolls into the Indiana Convention Center
About 10,000 people attended what’s billed as North America’s largest work truck event, on March 6 through March 8 at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capital Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. The National Truck Equipment Association’s annual gathering is the time … Continue reading →
PIT PAL ALUMINUM TABLES
Pit Pal’s Aluminum Tables are the strongest work tables in the industry. The sturdy tables are available in three sizes and feature tubular steel locking legs that fold in for storage with an aluminum hat channel for bracing. Made in … Continue reading →
March 2012 Product Spotlights
Place your company in the spotlight by advertising in The Municipal. The Municipal – Product & Equipment Magazine for America’s Municipalities: Every Issue Online Sign up to receive the magazine at your office Interactive advertiser map with links Circulation map … Continue reading →
ZIPCRETE AND POX-A-CRETE
Zipcrete and Pox-A-Crete are floor products made from 100 percent solids. Zipcrete is an epoxy floor patch and resurface product that is a combination of durable epoxy resins, super-hard, fine aggregates and colorfast pigments. Pox-A-Crete is a specially-formulated, three-component epoxy … Continue reading →
RECYCLED SIGN SYSTEMS
Bright Idea Shops provides top of the line, maintenance-free outdoor signage made from recycled plastic lumber. Start reducing your annual maintenance budget by implementing Bright Idea signs into your cities, parks or public properties. The sign systems are durable enough … Continue reading →
AMSOIL SERIES 3000 100 PERCENT SYNTHETIC OIL
Amsoil Series 3000 100 percent synthetic 5W-30 diesel oil (HDD) delivers extraordinary lubrication in the diesel and gasoline engines found in commercial, fleet and personal vehicles. By combining the industry’s premier synthetic technology with premium additives, Amsoil HDD exceeds the … Continue reading →
PALFINGER HOISTS
Lighter, faster, stronger, more durable… Palfinger American Roll-off manufactures a complete line of single, tandem and tri-axle roll-off hoists with capacities ranging from 20,000 through 75,000 pounds for 10 to 26 feet long containers for your truck. Palfinger American Roll-off … Continue reading →
RECYCLED SIGN SYSTEMS
Bright Idea Shops provides top of the line, maintenance-free outdoor signage made from recycled plastic lumber. Start reducing your annual maintenance budget by implementing Bright Idea signs into your cities, parks or public properties. The sign systems are durable enough … Continue reading →
