TAMPA FIRE RESCUE PURCHASED FIVE BOBCAT 3400XL 4X4 UTILITY VEHICLES FOR QUICK RESPONSES, AND TO GAIN ACCESS TO AREAS LARGER FIRE EQUIPMENT CANNOT DURING SPECIAL EVENTS
After a thorough evaluation of utility vehicles, Bobcat® models rose to the top of the list for offi cials with the City of Tampa (Fla.). Based on the results of an in-depth assessment, Tampa Fire Rescue purchased fi ve new Bobcat 3400XL utility vehicles.
“This is our fi rst Bobcat equipment purchase,” says Frank Pfi ster, specifi cations offi cer for the Tampa Fire Rescue. “After the City of Tampa did an on-site evaluation of many different manufacturers of this type of vehicle, it was determined that Bobcat utility vehicles fi t our needs.”
The City of Tampa conducted its on-site evaluation prior to the 2012 Republican National Convention in August. Bobcat utility vehicles provided by the local dealer proved to be the best solution. After the evaluation, the city’s police department purchased 18 Bobcat 3400XL utility vehicles for security purposes.
Pfi ster is responsible for supervising, overseeing and coordinating Tampa Fire Rescue’s fl eet vehicle inventory, including vehicle specifi cations and purchases. He’s also responsible for Tampa’s fi re stations and support facility, including property improvements, repairs and construction.
Pfi ster says the 3400XL operators have told him that the vehicles are well-built and easy to operate. “Bobcat utility vehicles are necessary to respond quickly to areas where normal fi re equipment cannot get to during special events,” he says. The Bobcat 3400XL is just 60 inches wide and can travel up to 30 miles per hour.
Bobcat 3400XL utility vehicles have two rows of seating and can transport up to six occupants with optional bench seats. Tampa Fire Rescue purchased the stretch utility vehicles with the following options: brush guard, canopy, windshield and mirror kit.
Outstanding dealer support
The Bobcat 3400XL utility vehicles were purchased from Bobcat of Tampa. “Our relationship with our local Bobcat dealer is outstanding,” Pfi ster says. “From the fi rst visit to delivery, they went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. They are truly concerned in making sure our needs are addressed quickly and accurately.”
Visit www.MyWorkSaver.com/UTV to learn more about Bobcat utility vehicles. Review options and accessories available for Bobcat utility vehicles to customize them. Use the Build & Quote tool to request a quote from a local Bobcat dealer.
Tampa Fire Rescue employee Frank Pfi ster stands next to the department’s Bobcat 3400XL utility vehicles.
TRAINING TOOLS
Frank Pfi ster says training materials provided by his Bobcat dealer were helpful, especially since this was his fi rst Bobcat®
machine purchase.
“Tampa Fire Rescue places safety as a top priority,” he says. “We have a comprehensive training division that has ongoing training to keep our employees safe. We used the Bobcat utility vehicle operation and maintenance manual as part of our employee training program.”
In addition to the manual, Bobcat Company offers an online utility vehicle safety video. The 13-minute safety video provides operators with the essentials of safe and proper operation of utility vehicles.
Visit www.Bobcat.com/trainings to review the complete list of Bobcat Company training and safety resources.