MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
The DeKalb County, Ga., Fire Rescue Department has added two smaller rapid response vehicles, which have proven to be a valuable tool for medical and fire suppression calls.
San Diego Fire Rescue in California has added 10 new engines to its fleet, a purchase totaling $7.2 million.
DeKalb County (Ga.) has deployed two rapid response vehicles to respond to emergency medical and fire suppression calls for improved response times and lower maintenance and operation costs.
Spartan Motors introduced two new purpose-built truck designs this month: an aerial and a pumper.
Rosenbauer America’s new Viper SA fire truck will be equipped with Meritor’s high-strength RS180 series single-reduction rear axle.
Hendrickson Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems has introduced the RoadMaax line of heavy-duty rear air suspensions, for fire and rescue vehicles.
The aerial devices on these fire trucks may unexpectedly rotate to the right when the ladder is being extended.
The Elko County (Nev.) Fire Protection District had to expand its fleet of fire trucks and recently took delivery of four Toyne Tailored Apparatus.
Polk County (Fla.) Fire Rescue took delivery of seven new custom fire pumpers designed by E-One.
Baltimore did not purchase fire trucks between 2009 and 2011, leading to an aging fleet.