These are the first four links that appear on a Google search for news articles related to “EMS Crisis.” Nearly every day, somewhere in America there is another article or report on emergency medical services facing financial, personnel and staffing … Continue reading →
The tried-and-true methods of fundraising — bake sales, car washes, magazine subscriptions, lemonade stands and candy — all have their place. But moving into the big leagues, such as coming up with successful fundraising ideas for city parks is a … Continue reading →
With water in the Great Lakes at or near record levels and rainfall in the Midwest well above normal this winter, it’s not surprising that cities around the region are facing erosion issues on lake shores and riverbanks. According … Continue reading →
When New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio issued a February 2020 executive order mandating the city would operate a fleet that was 100% electric by 2040, it marked the most recent in a series of announcements by major U.S. … Continue reading →
Mark Garvin is one of those people who could easily be blown away by his job. Not necessarily because he likes it, but because he needs to follow the safety rules he is in charge of as manager of Gas … Continue reading →
With each passing year, the cost of repairing and replacing emergency vehicles, such as fire apparatuses and police cars, grows. Today, a police vehicle will cost nearly six-figures, while the price of most new fire trucks is more than half … Continue reading →
The scenario is all too real. A 911 dispatcher receives a call that a farmer has fallen into his grain bin. Though the individual kernels are solid, together they create a condition similar to quicksand. Each movement causes the kernels … Continue reading →
Real estate entrepreneur John Bourthoumieu recently migrated from northern Indiana to a waterside home on the Tennessee River about a dozen miles northwest of Florence, Ala. He found out about the Natchez Trace Parkway from “the guy who sold me … Continue reading →
The city seal of Wahpeton, N.D., is rather busy. It has a lot to say. The black and white circular seal, designed in 1979, features several images depicting the history of the city, population 7,766. According to the city’s website, … Continue reading →
As the calendar turns to Spring, we have entered an unprecedented chapter. While navigating through this uncertain time, it is more important than ever to keep surfaces clean – thus the need for a spring cleanup of streets, parking lots, … Continue reading →
Brea, CA – March 2020 –State and local governments have taken unprecedented steps to stop the spread of COVID-19 by ordering the temporary closure of all non-essential businesses. Exceptions are Essential Services defined as those necessary to protect the health, … Continue reading →
