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NewsAugust 29, 2013

D.C. Buys 30 New Ambulances and Puts First Deliveries Into Service

The District of Columbia has purchased 30 new ambulances for D.C. Fire & Emergency Medical Services (FEMS). The District has received two vehicles so far and the rest will be delivered by the end of the year, according to District Mayor Vincent C. Gray’s office.

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NewsAugust 15, 2013

DC Ambulances Catch on Fire

The District of Columbia fire and emergency fleet, which has in recent months been under investigation for its emergency vehicle availability and the state of its aging fleet, had two ambulances catch on fire on August 13.

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NewsJuly 24, 2013

DC Fire & EMS Hires Consultant to Perform Vehicle Fleet Audit

The District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DCFEMS) has selected BDA Global to perform an audit that will examine the department’s current fleet capacity and management practices.

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NewsMarch 26, 2013

Report Recommends DC Fire & EMS Review Reserve Fleet & Investigate Alleged Employee Tampering

A report by the District of Columbia Inspector General identifies concerns about the condition, operability, and readiness of the Fire & Emergency Medical Service reserve fleet, as well as deficiencies in repair operations.

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NewsFebruary 25, 2013

D.C.’s Sustainability Plan Would Require Low Emissions Fleet Vehicle Purchases

The District of Columbia’s Mayor Vincent Gray announced new initiatives to reduce emissions as part of the District's Sustainable D.C. plan, including a policy that would require the District to only purchase low-emissions fleet vehicles.

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NewsFebruary 29, 2012

D.C. Acquires 10 Alt-Fuel Vehicles for Dept. of Public Works

WASHINGTON – The District of Columbia has acquired 10 new alternative-fuel vehicles that the Department of Public Works (DPW) plans to use for trash collection, street sweeping, snow removal, and other services.

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NewsJune 4, 2011

Repairs Required for Aging D.C. Ambulances

WASHINGTON - Nearly one third of District of Columbia support ambulances are out of service for repairs due to fleet age.

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NewsMarch 3, 2011

D.C. Mayor Orders Fleet Review, Oversight Legislation Proposed

Mayor Vincent Gray ordered a review of the procurement and use of fleet vehicles, and two councilmembers introduced legislation to require approval on all vehicle leases.

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NewsFebruary 28, 2011

D.C. Update: Initial Findings Unfavorable to DWP

WASHINGTON - District of Columbia Commissioner Tommy Wells released Feb. 28 the preliminary findings of the procurement and use of DC official vehicles following public scrutiny of two fleet vehicles leased for the DC Chairman of the Council.

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NewsFebruary 24, 2011

DC Officials’ Vehicles Scrutinized

WASHINGTON - The District of Columbia will report on vehicles leased and purchased for officials and senior level staff on Feb. 25.

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