Report Reveals Run-Down Fire, EMS Fleets in Pittsburgh
As Pittsburgh's emergency responders put more miles and wear on fire trucks and EMS vehicles, leaders are requesting new vehicles.
February 16, 2022
As Pittsburgh's emergency responders put more miles and wear on fire trucks and EMS vehicles, leaders are requesting new vehicles.
February 16, 2022
The Rochester Hills, Michigan, Fire Department's new thermal imaging cameras detect infrared light to allow firefighters to see better through smoke or darkness.
May 4, 2021
The State of Ohio Fire Training Academy has taken possession of two new fire apparatus for firefighters to train on, the first upgrades to the Fire Academy’s 25-year-old fleet.
March 22, 2021
Representatives from Felling Trailers worked with the city's Fleet Operations team to ensure the new trailer build incorporated operator safety and ease of use as top priorities.
November 30, 2020
The Massachusetts State Police has activated automatic vehicle location (AVL) systems in nearly 3,000 cruisers, installing them in the vehicles rather than in laptops.
January 21, 2020
Public agencies, which purchase a significant number of large vehicles, can reduce traffic fatalities by buying vehicles with improved designs.
December 11, 2018
New York City's high-vision trucks minimize blind spots by lowering the height of the truck cab, using additional windows, and reducing the size and height of the truck’s hood.
November 29, 2018
One benefit of the fleet community is the ability to learn from each other’s good (and bad) experiences. Fleet managers share the initiatives that have found them success, and offer guidance on the challenges they faced along the way.
September 14, 2018
The Houston County (Ala.) Sanitation Department's safety numbers changed once the department began purchasing automatic-lift trucks in 2014.
July 20, 2018
The Bakersfield (Calif.) Police Department discontinued its motorcycle unit last year. Now it's coming back, with some changes.
June 13, 2018
The San Francisco Fire Department was able to purchase smaller, more effective custom fire engines that can navigate to an emergency better — and safer, too.
June 1, 2018
In part two of this four-part series of procurement, we look at the true cost of New York City's decision to purchase vehicles with additional safety features.
June 1, 2018
The City of Philadelphia will purchase 150 police vehicles that are fitted with ballistic shields on doors and windows and offer the ability to turn traffic lights from red to green.
November 1, 2017
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