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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 30, 2020

Vermont Public Works Worried About Winter Driver Staffing

A report by outlet VTDigger states a fear is beginning to materialize among snowplow crews statewide: if a whole crew were to be out sick with COVID-19 when a snowstorm hit, who would clear the roads?

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NewsDecember 28, 2016

Calif. City Approves $5.9 Million to Replace Aging Fire Fleet

Modesto City Council (Calif.) approved $5.8 million to lease five pumper trucks and two tiller trucks at a meeting earlier this month. Replacement purchases were pushed back during the recession, and the average age of its fleet is 12 years, with the oldest vehicle 27 years old.

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NewsNovember 4, 2013

San Diego Shuns In-House Ambulance Fleet

A bid by San Diego's disgraced mayor to offer city ambulance service rather than allowing outsourced management by a private company has been shelved by the city's interim mayor.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightNovember 1, 2007

Coordination is Key to Responding to Snow Emergencies

The City of Westminster, Colo., learned valuable lessons during a December 2006 storm event that severely tested the City’s emergency response and fleet maintenance teams. Teamwork and training were critical to a successful response.

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The iRobot Packbot-510 is a popular tool with bomb squads, as it can carry equipment and disrupt suspicious items. Photo via iRobot
ArticlesNovember 1, 2004

How to Specify and Maintain Snow and Ice Control Equipment

Winter storms, though routine in much of North America, are high-tempo, emergency operations for which government fleets must prepare and support.

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