In December, the department reported that it is operating with 30% fewer fire engines than it needs to properly cover the city.
With the ongoing supply chain crisis, fleet managers may be tempted to hold on to vehicles longer. But one fleet manager says, ‘not so fast.’
Just eight years ago, the Detroit Fire Department had one of the oldest fleets in the country, its mayor said.
As Pittsburgh's emergency responders put more miles and wear on fire trucks and EMS vehicles, leaders are requesting new vehicles.
Assisting with border security has caused almost half of the La Joya Police Department’s fleet to be out for repairs.
The mayor of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, said the comptroller has refused to pay $500,000 in invoices for critical parts, impacting nearly the entire fleet of vehicles and forcing the city to pause refuse collection.
Entering into a lease program would allow the City of Platteville, Wisconsin, to cycle out vehicles every three years, significantly reducing the average fleet age.
The City of Ogdensubrg, N.Y., will move forward with fleet leasing to renew its fleet and reduce operational costs.
The City of Lincoln, Neb., has added seven new fire engines for $3.5 million. They replace aged units that have high mileage and need frequent repair.
The City of Jonesboro, Ark., has leased three new sanitation trucks because its current fleet has had repeated breakdowns, resulting in missed or delayed services.
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