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Public Works Are First Responders!

Posted: 10/13/2026

SPECIAL EVENT: October 28, 2026, 8:00AM - 11:00AM PT

Join the American Public Works Association (APWA) for a virtual town hall “Public Works Are First Responders” to mark National First Responders Day.

This is your opportunity to hear from colleagues and share examples and experiences. You’ll also learn how APWA chapters are working to get formal recognition from states and municipalities for public works first responders.

APWA Presenters:

  • Robert Garland, President
  • Adisa Aarons, Government Affairs Committee Chair
  • Tyler Hill, Emergency Management Technical Committee Vice Chair

To attend, RSVP to Government Affairs Specialist Jeff Finegan or
Sr. Government Affairs Manager Marty Williams by 5 p.m. ET, October 24. 
A link to join the town hall will be emailed to you prior to October 28.

This Event is Free

About APWA

The American Public Works Association (APWA) is an international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services.

With a worldwide membership of more than 32,000, APWA includes not only personnel from local, county, state, and federal agencies, but also private sector personnel who supply products and services to those professionals.

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