2025 Top Emergency Management Stories: Editor's Pick
A selection of emergency management news and features from 2025 chosen by our editors.

A selection of emergency management news and features from 2025 chosen by our editors.
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As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a second look at some of the year’s most meaningful coverage in emergency management fleets at Government Fleet.
These picks are editor-selected, not ranked by pageviews. Each one stood out for the practical takeaways it offers fleet leaders and the conversations it helped move forward. In no particular order, here are five stories worth revisiting.
1. Driving Faster Responses: How Software Solutions Connect Government Fleets
In an age where rapid response can mean the difference between life and death, modernizing emergency vehicle prioritization technology has become a cornerstone of effective first responder operations.
2. Updating Your Fleet Emergency Plan
No two disaster response plans are the same, but these examples make great thought starters when it’s time for updates.

Updating (and creating) a fleet emergency plan may seem daunting, but there are plenty of resources to make the job a little easier.
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3. Emergency Planning for Fleets: Adapting to a New Era of Preparedness
What a shift in federal emergency policy means for fleets when it comes to operational readiness. Why fleets should keep disaster-response vehicles, equipment, and coordination protocols in a constant state of preparedness.
4. Disasters Have Become a Nationwide Phenomenon — Fleet's Critical Role
If your entity is considering enhancing its disaster preparedness strategy, it should be clear that fleet must be at the table. No response, recovery, or rescue can occur without fuel and a functioning fleet operation.
5. How Cloud-Based Tech Creates Safer Incident Responses
Highlighting emerging technologies that could make roadway incident response safer for law enforcement officers.
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Turning a Bottleneck Into a Blueprint: How Tallahassee Rethought Police Fleet Readiness
For Tallahassee, finally receiving 87 delayed police cruisers created a new problem: how to get them on the road without creating a massive backlog. The solution would change more than the upfit process.
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Have Fleets Changed Enough to Solve the Technician Shortage?
Are government fleets finally closing the gap on the technician shortage, or are critical challenges still holding them back?
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How Public Fleets Are Rethinking Vehicles, EVs, and Culture
From mission-specific vehicles to EV planning and culture change, this week’s stories show how public fleets are rethinking the way they operate.
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How Salem, Oregon, Turned Culture Change Into a No. 1 Fleet Ranking
Fleet availability reached 98.95% after Salem empowered employees and used performance data to guide years of steady improvement.
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EV Shifts, Salem’s Rise and GFX 2027
From hybrids and extended-range electric vehicles, to the changes that helped Salem, Oregon, become the No. 1 Leading Fleet.
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BRINC Drones Adds Free Wildfire and Smoke Tracking as Agencies Across America Battle Active Fires
New map layers give public safety agencies real-time fire detections and smoke conditions integrated directly into LiveOps at no additional cost.
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Fleet Compliance Risks
Fleet compliance isn't just about having policies — it's about consistently enforcing them. This practical guide reveals six hidden compliance risks common in public sector and shared fleet operations and outlines proven strategies to improve visibility, accountability, and audit readiness.
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Dealing With Workplace Fraud in Fleets
Workplace fraud in government organizations can result in significant financial losses, but understanding its causes and implementing effective controls can help mitigate the risk.
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Mercury Associates Returns to Independent Ownership
New owners John Martin, Brad Smith, and Daniel Reichmann plan to expand Mercury’s analytical capabilities while continuing to grow the CFMO program.
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Fleet Technology Targets Inspections, EV Procurement, and Parts Sourcing
How new technology is addressing routine operational challenges, from vehicle inspections to cooperative purchasing.
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