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Selma officials discuss new tablet command devices and rising fleet maintenance costs
Summary
At its Sept. 16 meeting the council heard department reports about a new regionwide tablet command system that requires iOS devices and cooling cases, growing ambulance repair bills tied to Mercedes‑Benz chassis, and a shift to third‑party fleet maintenance.
Selma — City department heads told the City Council on Sept. 16 that public‑safety technology and fleet maintenance practices are changing the department’s equipment needs and operating costs.
Fire Chief Webster explained the region’s transition to the Tablet Command software used by Cal Fire and Fresno County dispatch centers, noting the application requires iOS devices and is not available for Windows. The city sought specialized cooling cases «because iOS devices are sensitive to…
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