
Jefferson City Council (Mo.) is considering an agreement to replace all seven of its frontline trucks for $5 million.
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The Hennepin County (Minn.) Sheriff’s Office has added an unmanned air carrier to its fleet to reduce costs after a year of testing and an approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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The City of Russellville, Ark., needs to come up with $1.6 million to replace its fire fleet after its fire chief said the department couldn’t keep up with repairs and out-of-service time for aging units.
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The Harris County (Texas) Emergency Services District No. 9 has purchased 10 Pierce Quantum apparatus. The purchase includes six pumpers, two 105-foot heavy-duty aerial ladders, and two 100-foot aerial platforms.
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The District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services reported improved service following the addition of 46 fleet vehicles, hiring more than 100 employees, and partially contracting out ambulance services.
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The City of Pittsburgh has purchased a 34-foot fireboat for its Bureau of Fire. This is the city's first fireboat in more than 40 years.
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The City of Sacramento, Calif., is speeding up its vehicle replacements. A few weeks ago, the Sacramento Fire Department retired six diesel ambulances after firefighters complained about headaches and dizziness.
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New Haven (Conn.) firefighters have criticized a city plan to replace a fire engine with two paramedic units, and said the move will hamper their ability to provide quality service.
Read More →The Napa Fire Department plans to use squad trucks for medical calls rather than larger fire engines to reduce wear and tear on its fire engines and extend the life of the pricier vehicles.
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Lake Assault Boats, a manufacturer of purpose-built, mission-specific fire and rescue boats, are now listed on the U.S. Government's General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule.
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