Pocatello Valley Fire Protection District

How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last? Solved!

Fire extinguishers last anywhere from 5 to 15 years. If it's been a while since you've inspected yours, follow this guide to tell if it's in working order.

How To Find A Reputable Fire Protection Company

Finding the best fire protection company is easier than you think.

New restrictions for grills on condo and apartment decks in Osage Beach Fire Protection District

No charcoal grills will be allowed on decks and balconies of condos and apartments in Osage Beach effective Jan. 1.

How to Start a Fire With a Water Bottle

There are countless ways to use everyday items to make a fire in survival situations. From short-circuiting cell phone batteries to refracting light off the bottom of a soda can, makeshift techniques using what you can scrounge up from your environment can save your life. Creating fire with a water bottle is similar to making …

Firefighters Are Warning People To Never, Ever Leave Bottled Water In Your Car

Meet Techies Who Chose Government Service Instead of Silicon Valley

Think you can't innovate in a government services job? Think again.

Will all government services take a cloud first approach?

As financial pressures build and cloud offerings mature we could see an acceleration in adoption amongst public sector agencies

More Than Half of People are Frustrated by Digital Government Services, Survey Finds

The report found that 46% of respondents would be more likely to use digital technology to access government services if the technology was easier to use.

Find Your TriMark Division: Full-Service Equipment and Supplies Distribution, Design-Build...

Find Your TriMark Division: Full-Service Equipment and Supplies Distribution, Design-Build Specialists, Government Services. TriMark is the country’s largest provider of equipment, supplies and design services to the foodservice industry.

The Benefits of a Single Digital Identity for Government Services

A single digital ID can streamline and enhance citizens’ experience with the government.

Why pension age is such a burning issue for firefighters

Imagine the absolute terror of waking up in bed and realising the room is full of smoke.

Managing Fire and Emergency Services Study Guide

Managing Fire and Emergency Services Study Guide is the companion piece to ICMA's Managing Fire and Emergency Services textbook. This self-study course can help

Where did the Tradition Begin?

Dalmatians and firefighters go back a long way, but do you know how the tradition began?

How federated identity can revolutionize e-government services

Protecting digital, online identities is quickly becoming a primary focus for governments the world over. To assist in safeguarding the future of online identities, ABI Research posits that the Federated Identity Model could well be the solution for government. In a recent research study conducted by ABI, entitled “Securing Online Access to e-Government Services Through …

Pay for Success: How "Impact Investing" Can Make Government Services Better

A new funding concept proves you can combine societal impact with financial returns

What Popular Government Service Providers Could Teach Other Agencies

First of its kind report looks at successful practices that could be replicated governmentwide.

Too many weeds, not enough whackers

Several city departments are plagued by low staffing levels

This simple technological fix helped veterans get health benefits

How cities can leverage citizen data while protecting privacy

Study offers models for preserving the privacy of citizens while using their data to improve government services.