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Procurementby Tim Calhoun, CAFMJanuary 23, 2015

Refurbishing Equipment: The Ultimate Recycling Program

By remounting a refurbished rescue truck body to a new chassis, Palm Beach County (Fla.) Fire and Rescue Department saved about $75,000 over purchasing a new truck.

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Policeby David GriffithJanuary 16, 2015

Going Big: SUVs for Patrol

Because police operations now require much more equipment, many law enforcement agencies have decided the pursuit SUV is the ideal patrol vehicle.

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OperationsJanuary 16, 2015

Battling the Snowstorm in Buffalo

When Western New York saw six feet of snow dumped on the ground the week before Thanksgiving 2014, the City of Buffalo was ready to handle the mess with a fleet that was prepped and ready.

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Operationsby Thi DaoJanuary 12, 2015

Is Technical Experience Necessary for Fleet Managers?

Despite not having technical backgrounds, fleet managers with administrative experience bring a variety of advantages to their departments.

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ProcurementCover Storyby Thi DaoJanuary 12, 2015

Fleet Vehicles Go Higher Tech

As new in-car technologies trickle into public fleets, they’re changing the way fleet managers handle purchasing, maintenance, and driver training.

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Equipmentby Thi DaoNovember 25, 2014

Kubota: Not Just a Tractor Company

Ninety-two new products, the expansion of its construction equipment lineup, and organizational changes to improve product support are just some of the changes Kubota Tractor Corporation is making in an effort to expand its market share.

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Green Fleetby Rob AdamsNovember 18, 2014

Upgrading a Maintenance Facility for CNG

An often overlooked or misunderstood aspect of a compressed natural gas (CNG) project is the garage upgrade. When upgrading a facility, various codes and best practices need to be considered.

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MaintenanceNovember 17, 2014

Saving Money by Taking Back Outsourced Work

The State of Utah’s Division of Fleet Operations has been able to cut costs by more than 19% by taking back what it once outsourced — maintenance management.

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Fuelby StaffNovember 12, 2014

Hybrid Service Truck Reduces Fuel Costs

The addition of a hybrid-electric field service truck helps the Sonoma County, Calif., fleet increase the number of field services while minimizing fuel consumption.

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Maintenanceby Brent Wahl, CAFMNovember 10, 2014

How Is Your Fire Truck Pump Testing Program?

San Bernardino County, Calif., Fire Vehicle Services thought it was in compliance with fire pump testing guidelines. After an audit, the department realized it wasn’t — here’s what it did to correct the problem.

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