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NewsOctober 7, 2015

N.M. Agency Using High-Reach Turret for Oil Fires

A new fire apparatus outfitted with the Snozzle High Reach Extendable Turret is helping the Malaga Volunteer Fire Department protect crude oil pumping and storage facilities in southern New Mexico and West Texas.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Shelley MikaSeptember 29, 2015

Overcoming the Challenges of Green Fleet Procurement

When fleets put a green fleet policy in place, there’s a ripple effect. Procurement is one area to feel the effects. How do fleets face these challenges — and come out on top in the long run?

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NewsSeptember 29, 2015

City Adds 16-, 20-Year-Old Bucket Trucks

The City of South Beloit, Ill., is expanding its fleet with the purchase of two bucket trucks that are 16 and 20 years old to trim trees and repair large equipment at the city’s wastewater treatment plant.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2015

City’s Higher Taxes Will Fund Fleet Replacement

The City of Melbourne, Fla., increased its property tax rate 10% to help fund the first year of a multi-year replacement plan for public safety vehicles.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2015

Fleet Sales Increase 5.6% in August

Sales of vehicles to government fleets from nine vehicle manufacturers rose 5.6% in August to 23,405 units as trucks, vans, and SUVs continue to power purchasing in this fleet vertical, according to Automotive Fleet data.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2015

Sales Tax Helps Ga. County Modernize Fire Fleet

The Clayton County (Ga.) Fire & Emergency Services has unveiled three new fire apparatus last week and nine ambulances in July as part of a fleet modernization program.

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NewsAugust 31, 2015

City Adds Custom Tap Water Truck for Public Outreach

The City of Santa Clara, Calif., unveiled a custom-built tap water distribution truck used as a public outreach tool and to deliver water to areas where water has been shut off.

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NewsAugust 28, 2015

City's Fuel Savings Allocated for Police, Fire Vehicles

The City of Birmingham (Ala.) will spend $1.9 million to purchase new police and fire vehicles with funds netted from a surplus created because fuel costs were substantially lower than projected.

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NewsAugust 25, 2015

Rotary Lifts Now Available Through NJPA

Rotary Lift’s vehicle lifts are now available through the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) purchasing cooperative, allowing government fleets to streamline the buying process and efficiently outfit their maintenance facilities.

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NewsAugust 19, 2015

Ala. City Finances $1.3M In Garbage Trucks

The City of Prattville, Ala., council has voted to borrow $1.36 million to purchase sanitation equipment in order to replace the city’s aging garbage trucks.

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