{"id":256239,"date":"2026-04-18T23:41:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T23:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/256239\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T23:41:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T23:41:11","slug":"el-paso-fire-recognized-for-having-1-of-best-fleets-in-nation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/256239\/","title":{"rendered":"El Paso Fire recognized for having 1 of best fleets in nation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">EL PASO, Texas (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktsm.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:KTSM;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;KTSM&quot;}\" class=\"link \">KTSM<\/a>) \u2014 The El Paso Fire Department is being recognized nationally as having one of the Top 100 Best Public Fleets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The designation comes from the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It\u2019s \u201can honor that reflects the department\u2019s continued commitment to innovation, operational excellence and emergency readiness,\u201d the City of El Paso said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">EPFD\u2019s Fleet Division plays a critical role in ensuring firefighters have reliable vehicles and equipment when every second matters, the City said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Responding to more than 100,000 emergencies each year, the Fire Department relies on strategic planning, modern fleet management, and efficient purchasing practices to reduce vehicle age, improve reliability, and minimize downtime, the City said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Those efforts help keep emergency response units ready for both routine calls and large-scale incidents.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThis recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team,\u201d Fire Chief Jonathan Killings said. \u201cOur firefighters and fleet staff work every day to keep our community safe, and this award reflects their commitment to excellence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This marks the fifth consecutive year that EPFD has been named among the nation\u2019s top public fleets, underscoring the department\u2019s sustained focus on leadership, innovation, and accountability in public safety operations, the City said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For more information about the El Paso Fire Department, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elpasotexas.gov\/fire-department\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:click here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;click here&quot;}\" class=\"link \">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. 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