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March 2009, Government Fleet - Feature

Spec'ing the Right Fire Apparatus for the Job

By Lauren Fletcher

Writing specifications for a new fire apparatus can be daunting. Determining the intended purpose is the first step, but there are many paths to take from there.

Tags: CALFIRE, Fire Apparatus, Los Angeles Fire Department, Napa County, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, San Diego County, Spec, Spokane Valley Fire Department

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Mike Antich
Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later

By Mike Antich
Fleet maintenance costs are trending upward compared to prior years. The key reason is the higher frequency of repairs on higher-mileage units as a result of the widespread deferment of equipment replacement by many government fleets. In a true case of "pay me now or pay me later," fleet managers face the challenge of how to hold maintenance costs down while operating an aging fleet.

DEF: A New Variable in Managing Government Fleets

By Mike Antich

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Eric Bearly
Poor Fleet Management Can Kill

By Eric Bearly
In good times, your fleet operation can become an easy target for policy-makers trying to find money for pet projects. In hard times, the size of that target can grow out of control. When lifecycles are extended to extreme lengths, staff cuts go too deep, replacement funds are pilfered and logical fleet policy is replaced with uneducated number crunching, the results can be deadly.

My Fleet is Better than Your Fleet

By Eric Bearly

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Government Fleet - November/December 2009

In This Issue
Here are some of the Highlights:

  • City of Oxnard Embraces Technology to Streamline Operations
  • 11 Approaches to Right-Sizing Your Fleet
  • Chevrolet Debuts All-New 2011 Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle
    And much more…

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