MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
JW Fishers' submersible tools can be used to find sunken objects and spare dive teams from spending time in dangerous or frigid waters.
The East Side Fire District in Idaho, took delivery of a custom-built Lake Assault Boats fireboat, purchasing the boat using cash reserves.
The patrol boat is powered by dual Mercury Verado 300-hp engines with digital throttle, shift, and power steering.
The Harris County (Texas) Sheriff’s Office will be purchasing a $1.1. million boat with a pressurized cabin to help deputies respond to chemical spills.
Whether by sea or land, these vehicles give law enforcement officers the tools to effectively complete their missions.
The lightweight boat features a shallow draught, and is able to operate in as little as 12 to 14 inches of water. It is an ideal fit for departments responding to a wide range of water conditions, including flooding.
The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District in Lake Tahoe, Nev., has taken delivery of a 32-foot fireboat, allowing it to provide fire protection to homes along the lake that are not yet connected to a municipal water system.
Marine units allow coastal emergency responders to extend their services to the water. Here’s what they look for when adding boats to their fleets.
The Warren County (Miss.) Sheriff’s Office has acquired its first all-weather patrol boat that will be used for law enforcement and search and rescue.
The craft features a hydraulically operated bow door and the Mercury Skyhook Digital Anchoring system to assist in rescue and recovery operations.