“Daylight is a human right,” said Seth Warren Rose, founding director of Eneref Institute. Our daytime alertness pattern is mediated by light exposure to our eyes. Melatonin is the hormone that induces sleep. Inhibited by light, and triggered by darkness, … Continue reading →
One of the fun activities of working in a city’s parks and recreation department is planning, creating and maintaining a successful playground for its citizens’ furry four-legged family members. Pet parks are growing in popularity all over the nation as … Continue reading →
The Code Council names Judy Zakreski Vice President of Global Services Zakreski will coordinate ICC’s global programs which facilitate the adoption of modern building codes, provide accreditation and evaluation services, and promote trade and new technologies Washington, D.C. – The … Continue reading →
As technology rapidly evolves, firefighters are among those who have to stay on top of the ever-changing landscape, and in this day and age, that means becoming very educated on the ins and outs of electric vehicles. As of November … Continue reading →
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which tracks billion-dollar disasters, “2017 was the costliest year on record for natural disasters in the United States, with a price tag of at least $306 billion.” Whether its natural disasters such … Continue reading →
Wearing head-mounted displays like those seen in virtual reality video games, today’s firefighters are not playing; they’re training. Virtual reality 3-D simulators, augmented reality simulators and other digitally enhanced training tools are being developed, and new technology is making these … Continue reading →
While the day-to-day responsibilities of a fleet manager may not be glamorous, their contributions can be incredibly valuable. Take Kathy R. Wellik, CAFM, director of transportation services with Iowa State University and a board member for NAFA Fleet Management Association. … Continue reading →
by CHELSEA ORNELAS | NJPA Staff | www.njpacoop.org It’s mid-June 2017, and the Staples Fire Station in Minnesota is awash with excitement. “This is like Christmas,” said Donald Brusewitz, volunteer firefighter. Christmas? In June? Firefighters and their families, the mayor … Continue reading →
Cycling to work is the ultimate return to childhood’s happy days. And it saves on gas and vehicle wear and tear while promoting fresh air and the carefree exhilaration you enjoyed back in the day when your bike could take … Continue reading →
Due to being left in hot vehicles, there were a total of 13 K-9 deaths in 2017. Their preventable deaths weren’t only a blow to hearts everywhere, but also a blow to the departments’ reputation and finances. The technology for … Continue reading →
Revolutionary Innovations in the Fleet Maintenance Support Equipment Industry. Virden, Illinois. February 21, 2018. There is a direct corrolation between safety equipment and simplicity. It is ONLY when these two go hand-in-hand, that we are able to drastically reduce the … Continue reading →
