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Segways keep police rolling
The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) Police Department recently rolled out
their newest tool that will help enhance safety and security in the
nation's 60th busiest commercial airport.
Segways, a two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicle, were recently purchased for Airport Police and Security Specialists. The segways allow personnel to respond faster than when on foot patrol, and have great flexibility and maneuverability that cars or bicycles don't offer.
But the best benefit may just be the increased visibility segways offer. Because each officer stands 8-inches higher than the ground, they have an improved perspective on sidewalks and streets and inside buildings. They are also more visible and approachable to airport passengers.
Airport Security Specialists patrolling the busy front curb of the terminal building are also enjoying the new segways. Security has an unobstructed view of the customers, vehicles, buses and shuttles. If something needs immediate attention two hundred feet away, airport security can quickly respond thanks to the smooth rolling segway.
"Everyone who sees me on the segway wants to try it," said Police Captain Kevin Field. But not just anyone can ride the segway. Airport Police Officers and Security Specialists had to under go training that included video instruction and a specially designed obstacle course. Helmets are worn for safety and the segways maintain a slow speed of less than 12 mph. With a twenty-hour battery life, the segways can operate in the terminal building day and night to help security personnel keep the airport safe. |
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Reno-Tahoe International opens new ARFF facility
A Blasting water cannon, demonstrations of the airport canine unit and tours marked the opening of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport's (RTIA) new fire station August 26.
Safety is always the top priority at the airport and that's why the RTIA operates its own police department and fire department. The new $11 million station was 66 percent funded by the Federal Aviation Administration and 34 percent through airport funds.
The new Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) building will house 11 firefighting vehicles. It will be staffed 24/7 by 18 firefighters, three captains, and the fire chief. It replaces the previous fire station that was built in 1974. Each year, the airport firefighting team responds to more than 380 emergency calls ranging from aircraft incidents to medical calls in the terminal.
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Bringing a conference home
RTAA is meeting the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitor's Authority's challenge to "Bring Your Conference Home."
This September, the 2008 F. Russell Hoyt National Airports Conference (NAC), will be held in Reno. Sponsored by the American Association of Airport Executives, this conference will bring over 300 aviation industry professionals; including airport management from several U.S. commercial airports, Transportation Security Administration and Federal Aviation Administration leadership and policy makers.
This year's program, "Flying High Through Turbulent Times," will explore key issues that face the airport community today: from airline shutdowns, fuel prices on the rise, and federal funding, to environmental mandates, and safety management system plans.
RTIA is proud to host this conference that welcomes the members to enjoy the beauty and adventure that Reno-Tahoe provides. In just the past four years, the airport has brought more than seven aviation related conferences to the region. |
RTIA launches new airport recycling program
A new recycling program is taking off at RTIA.
In
September, a terminal-wide recycling program will begin with attractive
stainless steel & green receptacles placed in convenient areas
throughout the terminal. The new receptacles will collect paper, cans
& bottles and non-recyclable waste. Recyclables will be collected
by airport custodial staff and volunteers and will be moved to an
outside location for hauling.
With over 5 million passengers
each year, RTIA recognizes the need to not
only comply with environmental regulations, but to exceed them. The
airport took a proactive approach in engaging local business partners
to join in an effort to keep Northern Nevada green.
Through
guidance from the airport's Environmental Compliance Coordinator and
suggestions from a "Green Committee", an internal recycling program was
launched earlier this year.
Recycling receptacles for paper,
aluminum cans and plastic bottles were placed throughout the
Administrative Offices. Already, over 25 tons of materials have been
diverted from the region's landfill and have resulted in savings to the
airport.
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