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Government Fleet graphic titled “Disaster Response” with emergency vehicles, a pickup truck, an emergency plan folder, and warning symbols.
ArticlesMay 2, 2026

Compliance Under Chaos: What Fleet Leaders Overlook During Disaster Response

Fleet leaders preparing for disaster response often focus on readiness, speed, and safety. What’s frequently overlooked is how quickly compliance, documentation, and utilization controls can degrade under pressure.

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A wildfire in a forest with firefighters and helicopters and a lot of smoke in the air.

Beyond the Fireline: The Critical Role of Public Fleets in Wildfire Response

Behind every wildfire response is a complex network of vehicles, data, and decisions that must work in sync under extreme pressure. Global heating trends require strong fleet coordination and reliable communications to keep crews safe and operations running smoothly.

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Up close look at badging on Acela Monterra 6x6 Tactical Truck
Photo Galleriesby Lauren FletcherMay 8, 2024

Tackling Brush Fires and Floods: A Look at the Monterra 6x6

Government Fleet got a first-hand look at a Monterra 6x6 designed to tackle brush fires and floods in rural Oregon. Check it out!

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 18, 2023

California Counties Receive Funds for Much-Needed Fire Equipment

One of the wildfire-fighting vehicles that will be replaced is 50-years-old.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJuly 6, 2023

Cal Fire Expands Aerial Fleet Ahead of Peak Wildfire Season

The agency has secured 24 additional firefighting aircraft, which includes 19 helicopters and five airplanes.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 31, 2022

Utah Town Gets First New Fire Truck

Terra, Utah, received a grant of almost $100,000 to buy a new fire truck and other firefighting equipment.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 19, 2022

Four Killed in New Mexico Helicopter Crash After Fighting Wildfire

The victims have been identified as Undersheriff Larry Koren, Lt. Fred Beers, and Dep. Michael Levison of the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, as well as Rescue Specialist Matthew King of the Bernalillo County Fire Department.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 18, 2022

California to Receive 7 New Firefighting Aircraft

The delivery of the C-130 aircraft is expected to be made by the end of summer 2023.

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Newsby Christy GrimesApril 1, 2022

5 Fire Engines Destroyed in Tennessee Wildfire

A group of firefighters made a stand in an effort to protect a structure in Sevier County when they were overtaken by the flames and had to abandon their vehicles to take refuge.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 18, 2022

Brush Fire Trucks Are Designed for Florida Terrain

Hillsborough County's Fire Rescue team has four new brush fire trucks built on a Ford F-550 chassis.

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