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Miami has armored vehicle for high water, high winds, & active shooter incidents

Author Bill GabbertPosted on Categories UncategorizedTags , 4 Comments on Miami has armored vehicle for high water, high winds, & active shooter incidents
Miami fire department armored vehicle
Miami Fire Department’s armored truck. From ABC 10 video.

The Miami Fire Department has acquired an armored truck that can be used for incidents involving high winds, high water, and active shooters. Since we are seeing more of these types of emergencies it might be very useful.

The video lays out the details, including the body armor labeled “FIRE”.

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Body armor for firefighters in the armored truck.Miami Fire Department’s armored truck. From ABC 10 video.
Miami fire department armored vehicle
Changing a tire appears to be complicated.Miami Fire Department’s armored truck. From ABC 10 video.