Summary: ISO uses the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS) to evaluate a community's fire protection and establish the Public Protection Classification (PPC) grading. The rating evaluates the capabilities of the communications center, fire department and water supply. Fire chiefs should use the FSRS as a planning tool to assist them in developing a strategic plan for improving fire services and to justify and budget for improvements in fire protection.

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MTAS Fire Consultant Donald Pannell conducted this fire station location study at the request of Fire Chief Henry Posey for the Town of Atoka, Tennessee.

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MTAS surveyed selected cities in Tennessee regarding their use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Nine cities responded to questions about their use of ERP software for community development, finance functions, agenda management, human resources functions, and asset management. Cities provided the name of the vendor and software packages used, and reported their level of satisfaction with the product.

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MTAS was asked about speed limits in and around schools located within the City.

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Job description for the position of Recreation Specialist.

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This identity theft protection was purchased for persons whose personal information was accidentally disclosed by the city.

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With the shortage of N95 respirators, which is the type of respirator recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for respiratory protection against the coronavirus, MTAS has received questions about the reuse of N95 respirators and alternate types of respirators and masks. This hot topic provides information on N95 respirators and other types of respiratory protection. MTAS does not recommend or endorse any products. Cities should use this information as a resource when making decisions for their operations.

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MTAS was asked to provide a procedure for accessing and copying public records and create a form to be used.

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MTAS received an inquiry about the use of hydrogen peroxide as a disinfecting agent for the coronavirus as an option to bleach because of bleach’s corrosive potential and irritating odor. MTAS researched this question and provides the following information. MTAS does not recommend or endorse any product, and the products mentioned here are for illustration only. MTAS recommends that municipalities do their own research and select products and procedures that meet local needs.

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MTAS was asked whether the city has to pass an ordinance in order to enter into contracts.