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ArticlesJune 12, 2019

Smaller Fire Trucks a Big Addition to Department’s Toolbox

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.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 10, 2019

U.S. Army Gets First Mack Defense Heavy Dump Trucks

The U.S. Army took delivery of the first five Mack Granite model-based M917A3 heavy-dump trucks (HDT). In July, the trucks will enter up to 40 weeks of durability testing.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 7, 2019

Sourcewell Awards Caterpillar Highest Score in New Heavy Equipment Contract

Sourcewell (formerly known as NJPA), a governmental cooperative contract holder, recently awarded a competitively solicited contract to Caterpillar.

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Videosby Staff WriterJune 5, 2019

Watch How Houston's Custom Emergency Vehicle Is Made

Watch how Frazer Bilt builds a custom emergency response vehicle for the City of Houston.

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Newsby Thi DaoJune 5, 2019

Milwaukee Expects Savings From Electric Parking Vehicles

The City of Milwaukee has purchased four battery-electric parking vehicles for its fleet, estimating that it will save $2,500 per vehicle, per year in fuel savings alone.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJune 5, 2019

Overcoming the Hurdles of Fleet Procurement

Fleet and procurement managers discuss the best ways to buy locally, issue bids, work with vendors, and handle long order-to-delivery times.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 3, 2019

San Diego Prepares for Fire Season with 10 New Engines

San Diego Fire Rescue in California has added 10 new engines to its fleet, a purchase totaling $7.2 million.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 31, 2019

Mich. City to Lease New Golf Carts

The City of Marysville, Mich., is leasing 60 new golf carts rather than 3-year-old carts because of the high residual values of used carts.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 24, 2019

Houston Adds Ambulances to Fire Fleet

The City of Houston is adding five new Frazer Bilt ambulances to its fleet in the next few weeks. The ambulances cost $900,000.

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Newsby Thi DaoMay 24, 2019

Mo. City Brings Trash Collection In House, Adds 24 Trucks

Kansas City, Mo., will nearly double its refuse collection fleet as it plans to fully bring trash collection in house next year.

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