MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
The San Diego Fire-Rescue has added an S-70i Firehawk helicopter to its fleet, capable of flying at night and carrying and dropping 1,000 gallons of water in a single load.
The City of Charleston purchased two Pierce Arrow XT pumpers through a NASPO cooperative contract.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed an executive order requiring that all new contracts for the purchase of state vehicles with diesel engines must have written support from the manufacturer to use B-20 biodiesel or more.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has signed a contract for four Leonardo AW139 Intermediate twin engine helicopters, which will be used for fire suppression, emergency medical services, and search and rescue.
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has purchased two solar electric vehicle (EV) chargers from Envision Solar International.
The City of San Diego plans to spend $21 million over the next five years to replace the Police Department’s aging fleet of four helicopters purchased in 2004 and 2005.
The Vermont State Police has purchased 11 new unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that it has deployed throughout the state.
The City of Seattle released its updated Green Fleet Action Plan, detailing the steps it needs to take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2025 and use only fossil-free-fuel by 2030.
The Chicago Police Department will soon take delivery of 200 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid vehicles, which are made in the city.
To better navigate the streets of Omaha, Neb., the Douglas County Sheriff's office successfully implemented a new motor unit to its fleet earlier this year.