Capital Strategic Solutions News

Video, Stories and Success: Recruiting the Next Generation of First Responders 

Video, Stories and Success: Recruiting the Next Generation of First Responders 

Across the country, police, fire, EMS, and dispatch services are facing a growing recruitment challenge. The next generation of first responders isn’t just looking for a job—they’re looking for purpose. Traditional outreach isn’t enough, but storytelling can make the difference. By sharing authentic voices and real experiences through short videos, spotlights, and community narratives, departments can humanize the work, build trust, and inspire new recruits. At CSS, we help agencies craft these powerful stories to attract talent and strengthen community connections.

Media Relations Training for Your Team

Media Relations Training for Your Team

Join us for a two-hour virtual training designed to help municipal leaders communicate with confidence and clarity when working with the media. This session kicks off a three-part series on effective media engagement and message delivery.

Grant Watch Wednesday

Grant Watch Wednesday

It’s Grant Watch Wednesday here at Capital Strategic Solutions! We’ve compiled the best grant opportunities for your communities!

Powering Safer Communities: CSS Helps Fire Departments Stay Ahead of the Spark 

Powering Safer Communities: CSS Helps Fire Departments Stay Ahead of the Spark 

Fire Prevention Week 2025 highlights the theme “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” As technology evolves, so does the need for awareness. At Capital Strategic Solutions (CSS), we partner with fire departments to strengthen year-round public education—helping communities understand how to safely charge, store, and recycle lithium-ion batteries. Together, we can reduce risks, prevent fires, and keep residents safe through clear, consistent communication.

Stormwater: Easy to Forget, Essential to Update

Stormwater: Easy to Forget, Essential to Update

Updating your community’s stormwater management strategy is easy to set on the back burner in the never-ending day to day operations. It’s easy to keep going through the basic upkeep without ever making real changes to your management strategy

Grant Watch Wednesday

Grant Watch Wednesday

It’s Grant Watch Wednesday here at Capital Strategic Solutions and we’ve compiled the best grant opportunities for your communities.