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Equipmentby StaffNovember 8, 2017

E-One Unveils New Aerial Ladder

The HR 100 aluminum aerial ladder features a 500-lb. tip load rating when wet or dry, a 100-ft. vertical reach and 92-ft. horizontal reach, and 75-lb. equipment allowance at the tip.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 7, 2017

Ohio County to Build $720K Equipment Storage Building

Fairfield County (Ohio) Commissioners recently opened sealed bids for the construction of a new equipment storage building. The building will house county vehicles, equipment, and other assets.

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Safetyby Michaela Kwoka-ColemanNovember 7, 2017

USPS Tests Virtual Driver, Safety Training

The Virtual Hazard Detection course is designed for experienced drivers who need to focus on decision making and recognizing hazards. The simulator led to a 7% decrease in accidents for one USPS district.

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ProcurementNovember 7, 2017

Stertil-Koni Records Largest Order Surge for Heavy-Duty In-Ground Vehicle Lifts

Stertil-Koni vehicle lifts selected by transit agencies, municipalities, and corporate customers in North America recently for these orders include the Diamond Lift, Skylift, and Ecolift.

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Policeby StaffNovember 6, 2017

Texas PD Acquires Armored Vehicle

The Big Spring (Texas) Police Department has added an armored emergency response vehicle (AERV) to its fleet, acquired through the Department of Defense’s 1033 program.

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ProcurementNovember 6, 2017

South Dakota Adds Plows, Enhances Disaster Response

The South Dakota Department of Transportation has purchased three new tow plows and launched a website dedicated to real-time updates during severe weather and disaster situations.

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 6, 2017

Texas County to Centralize Fleet, Hire Administrator

Under a new plan, Smith County, Texas, will centralize fleet operations under one administrator who will serve as the point of contact for a third-party provider.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 3, 2017

N.Y. Sends 220 Utility Trucks to Puerto Rico

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced he will deploy new emergency utility crews to Puerto Rico on Nov. 4 to restore power following Hurricane Maria.

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PoliceNovember 1, 2017

NC City's Patrol Cars Get New Look

The City of Kinston, N.C., Police Department is moving to a black-and-white color scheme for its patrol cars, replacing its white vehicles. The city has ordered 10 Dodge Chargers with the new vehicle graphics.

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Policeby StaffNovember 1, 2017

Fla. City Seeks $1.1M for Trump Security

The City of West Palm Beach, Fla., located near President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, is seeking $1.1 million to purchase new police equipment due to the increased security demands of Trump's frequent visits.

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