This message comes from Drew Smith:

I was driving by MPC Lighting & Communication today when I spotted an old military vehicle being worked on outside. I was told it's a MRAP, built around 2007 or 2008 at a cost of $648,000. It saw action in both Iraq and Afghanistan before being decommissioned recently. According to the story I heard, the Department of Defense has too many of these vehicles, and keeping them in storage is too expensive. As a result, the first 12 were given to local law enforcement SWAT teams, with NIPAS being the only Illinois agency to receive one so far. The vehicle is highly armored, all weapons have been removed, but it still retains many useful features. The chassis runs on 12VDC, unlike the older 24VDC military systems. It also has a large front winch and a rear ramp/stairs. I was told that NIPAS plans to paint and letter the vehicle to match their fleet. Plus, the federal government did a full maintenance check and even installed new tires before handing it over.

 

NIPAS Emergency Services Team

Decommissioned US Army MRAP that was acquired by the NIPAS EST. Drew Smith photo

Also, Rutland-Dundee had a new engine there for some installations.

 

Rutland Dundee Fire District

Rutland-Dundee FPD engine. Drew Smith photo

It’s always interesting to see how these military assets are repurposed for local use. The MRAP seems like a solid addition to NIPAS’ fleet, especially with its durability and advanced features. And it’s good to hear that the engine being installed at Rutland-Dundee is in top condition. These kinds of updates help keep emergency services equipped and ready for whatever comes next.

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