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Cedar Rapids Fleet Tested by Flood of 2008
Despite losing 91 units, four out of five garages, all but one fuel island, and an entire data network, the City of Cedar Rapids fleet staff came together to overcome these challenges and forge a “new normal.”
Fueling Florida's Fiscal Fitness
How a fuel card program helped the State of Florida balance its budget — and prepare for the future.
Preparation and Cooperation are Key in Emergencies
Preparing for emergency situations helps a business or agency recover quickly to resume normal activities. John Clements, fleet manager, San Diego County, Calif., discusses how lessons learned in the past helped shape the county’s response to last fall’s devastating wild fires.
Coordination is Key to Responding to Snow Emergencies
The City of Westminster, Colo., learned valuable lessons during a December 2006 storm event that severely tested the City’s emergency response and fleet maintenance teams. Teamwork and training were critical to a successful response.
Should Civilian or Uniformed Staff Manage Public Safety Fleets
The decision to hire a uniformed or civilian fleet manager in a law enforcement agency shouldn’t be based on politics, but on experience and the ability to run the fleet cost efficiently while simultaneously. improving quality.