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Honoring Our Public Works First Responders

While police, fire, and EMS are often the three most recognized first responders, public works is also often silently there—providing vital support to emergency response partners, helping protect essential services, and restoring those services following an emergency.

In alignment with the APWA strategic initiative to be the voice of public works, APWA is proud about the creation of a national “Public Works First Responder” symbol as well as using it to support and promote public works first responders.

In the video above, Philip Mann, Public Works Director for the City of Gainesville, Florida, discusses the symbol and how public works professionals and emergency managers can work together to restore services after a disaster.


The Public Works Department maintains public streets, grounds, fields, and playgrounds for all public buildings, parks, and the Board of Education. Public Works also procures and mainAPWA - Connecticut DPW OF THE YEARtains all Town-owned vehicles and equipment. The Bloomfield Public Works Department has been recognized by the Connecticut Association of Street and Highway Officials (CASHO) for its leadership in integrating operations.

Note: Public Works does not provide or administer trash and recycling services for the Town. All Trash and Recycling Requests should be directed to All American Waste - 860-289-7850