MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
The Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) will become the first fire department in North America to purchase an electric fire engine from Rosenbauer.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services in Maryland has a new fleet of 25 fire engines with smaller frames that can more easily maneuver through heavy traffic.
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.
John Deere's new line of special application vehicles address the unique needs of police, fire, rescue, and security as well as the broader needs of governmental customers.
The City of West Plains, Mo., is turning to police vehicle leasing in order to update its fleet and potentially save $40,000 a year.
TomTom and Verizon announced a 5G innovation project focused on making intersections safer for emergency vehicles.
The City of Muncie, Ind., held an open house to show off a fleet of new ambulances that officials hope will begin service in the city’s underserved areas by next month.
The Linn County Sheriff’s Office purchased a Lenco BearCat G2 armored rescue vehicle using $297,061 in asset forfeiture funds.
Oneida County, N.Y., has unveiled a new unmanned aircraft system (UAS) unit to support first responders in hazardous situations that would benefit from an aerial perspective.
The City of Albany, Ga., has unveiled two new Pierce aerial trucks costing more than $2 million. The trucks have a clean cab design to protect fire staff from carcinogens.