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Fallen Richmond, IN, police officer Seara Burton with K-9 partner Brev. The dog has been retired. (Photo: Richmond PD)[|CREDIT|]
NewsMarch 9, 2017

Calif. Sheriff's Office Seeks Snowmobiles

The Butte County (Calif.) Sheriff's Office hopes to purchase snowmobiles to improve patrol during winter. With snowmobiles, the Sheriff's Office would be able to respond to emergencies year-round.

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NewsMarch 8, 2017

Fleets Look to Leasing to Cut Costs

Fleets across the country are looking into leasing contracts for some or all of their fleet vehicles in an effort to reduce fuel and maintenance costs and improve service.

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NewsMarch 7, 2017

Texas Fire Dept. Standardizes Fleet with 10-Vehicle Purchase

The Harris County (Texas) Emergency Services District No. 9 has purchased 10 Pierce Quantum apparatus. The purchase includes six pumpers, two 105-foot heavy-duty aerial ladders, and two 100-foot aerial platforms.

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Capt. Terry Arnold, director of the School Resource Officers Division of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, died of an apparent heart attack after breaking up a fight between two high school students Monday.[|CREDIT|]PHOTO: Cook County EMA
NewsMarch 6, 2017

Kan. City Proposes $1M for Gasoline Golf Carts

The City of Wichita, Kan., is considering spending nearly $1 million on gas-powered golf carts to replace its aging fleet of electric golf carts and increase service levels.

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The trooper’s car was washed away but was retrieved Sunday by the Ocala Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.[|CREDIT|]PHOTO: Ocala Police Department
NewsMarch 1, 2017

DC Fire Improves Services with 46 New Vehicles

The District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services reported improved service following the addition of 46 fleet vehicles, hiring more than 100 employees, and partially contracting out ambulance services.

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Articlesby Thi DaoMarch 1, 2017

Using Cooperative Procurement to Reduce Fuel Costs

Neighboring public fleets can work together to cooperatively purchase fuel at lower prices. Two collaborative fuel contracts in Oregon and California have saved public agencies hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Articlesby Roselynne ReyesFebruary 27, 2017

Standardizing Vehicles to Streamline Fleet Operations

Some fleets have been able to save on parts, increase efficiency, and target their technician training by standardizing vehicles. Fleet managers share their experiences and a few best practices.

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NewsFebruary 24, 2017

Md. County Proposes Reserve Fleet for Volunteer Fire Depts.

Washington County, Md., may create a reserve fleet of fire trucks and ambulances to support volunteer fire and EMS companies.

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NewsFebruary 23, 2017

International Truck Awarded NJPA Contract

A new contract awarded to International Truck by the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) will expand sales opportunities for new International Class 6, 7, and 8 chassis to more than 50,000 NJPA members throughout the United States and Canada.

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NewsFebruary 22, 2017

Two Contracts Awarded in NJPA Vehicles Category

The National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) announced National Auto Fleet Group (NAFG) and Zenith Motors as recent contract awardees in the category of Vehicles, Cars, Vans, SUVs, and Light Trucks with Related Equipment, Accessories, and Services.

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