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Operationsby Lauren FletcherMarch 1, 2008

One Pump Size Doesn't Fit All

Selecting the right-size fire pump for a fire apparatus is an important task. Fire departments can exceed the minimum gpm based on their own preferences or expected future growth.

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Green Fleetby Cheryl KnightMarch 1, 2008

Public Sector Fleet Expo & Conference To Be Held In San Diego

Government Fleet magazine’s Expo & Conference will feature training sessions, fleet certification, roundtable discussions, networking, and more.

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Fuelby Shelley MikaMarch 1, 2008

Ames For A Greener Fleet

The City of Ames, Iowa, hits the target on creating a fuel-efficient fleet by experimenting with a wide array of makes and models.

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Maintenanceby Windell MitchellMarch 1, 2008

How King County Beat the High Cost of Off-Road Equipment

Rather than sacrifice quality by opting for low-cost equipment or balance its budget by keeping old, worn-out equipment, King County implemented a buy-back strategy.

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Green Fleetby Shelley MikaMarch 1, 2008

Greening The New York City Parks Department

Following a three-month pilot test utilizing B-100 in select city equipment, the City’s Parks Department now fuels all 800 diesel units in its fleet with B-20.

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Fundingby Cindy BrauerJanuary 1, 2008

Mike Albert Celebrates Golden Anniversary

Marking 50 years of business, Mike Albert Leasing hosted an open house that paid homage to the past while looking to the future.

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Fuelby Bill DeRousseJanuary 1, 2008

Are Your Surplused Vehicles Safe from Theft?

In addition to common-sense security measures, fleet managers must consider vehicle value, crime risk, and the cost and type of anti-theft systems in thwarting would-be thieves.

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Equipmentby Mike ScottJanuary 1, 2008

Florida's Sheriffs Partner in Vehicle Bid Program

The Florida Cooperative Bid Program is a success story built on patience and organization. It is proof that generating an effective vehicle bid process does not have to be managed by state agencies.

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Green Fleetby Lauren FletcherJanuary 1, 2008

Charlottesville Goes 'Green'

A city initiative to become more environmentally responsible prompted the Charlottesville Fire Department to pilot-test a Ford Escape Hybrid as an emergency response vehicle.

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Maintenanceby John DolceJanuary 1, 2008

Overtime: A Cost-Effective Solution to Improve In-House Productivity

If heavy workloads exceed a typical eight-hour workday, offer your employees overtime rather than hire a new person. It may be more cost-effective.

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