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NewsFebruary 24, 2014

Detroit Bankruptcy Plan Calls for Fleet Modernization

The City of Detroit filed its plan of adjustment with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, detailing how it would reduce its $18 billion debt and reinvest in the city. Some of this reinvestment funding is set aside for fleet replacements.

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Newsby Paul ClintonJanuary 24, 2014

Portland Fire SUVs Keep Apparatus in Station

Portland Fire and rescue crews have been using large SUVs as rapid response vehicles rather than a full-size fire truck for traffic collisions and other calls.

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NewsJanuary 7, 2014

Md. County Updating Fleet with Ambulance Fee Revenue

Montgomery County, Md., plans to add as many as 14 new fire and EMS vehicles by July 1 with funding from a newly collected ambulance transport fee expected to generate $18 million a year.

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NewsDecember 4, 2013

Sutphen Recalls Fire Trucks for Ladder Glitch

Sutphen Corp. is recalling four models of fire trucks from various model years after determining that the extending ladders could unexpectedly retract.

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NewsMay 3, 2013

WVU Center Develops Electric Drive & Alt-Fuel Vehicle Phone App for First Responders

West Virginia University’s National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) has developed a smartphone app and full training programs for emergency responders being called to help with highway accidents involving specific electric drive and alternative fuel vehicles.

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NewsFebruary 21, 2012

Doran and Safetytrax Integration Provides Website to Help Fleets Reduce Tire Repair and Maintenance Costs

CINCINNATI - Doran teamed up with SafetyTrax AVL to provide fleets with a Web-based software application that provides real-time updates for global position and vehicle tracking indicators along with tire pressures and temperatures.

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ProductsFebruary 6, 2012

Dual Stacked Surface Mount GHOST Warning Light

The light features 12 Gen3 LEDs (6 per module), which offer maximum brightness, color consistency, and reliability, according to Adamson.

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NewsJanuary 4, 2012

Arizona State Troopers Choose Kawasaki for Highway Patrol

PHOENIX, AZ - The Arizona Department of Public Safety is now the third state law enforcement agency in the western United States to adopt Kawasaki's Concours 14P as its primary motor unit.

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NewsSeptember 28, 2011

Bobit Business Media Launches Fleet Safety Conference

TORRANCE, CA - The two-day event on May 22 -23, 2012 will include educational sessions and the presentation of the first-ever Fleet Safety Award, sponsored by the American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA).

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Articlesby Paul DexlerAugust 13, 2009

How to Maximize Lift Safety

Safety is a major consideration when lifting and working under an object weighing several tons. Resources are available to shop managers on lift inspection, proper operation, lifting procedures, and mechanic training.

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