This message comes from Drew Smith:
I was driving by MPC Lighting & Communication today and spotted an old military vehicle being worked on outside. It's a MRAP, built around 2007 or 2008 at a cost of $648,000. The vehicle saw action in both Iraq and Afghanistan before being decommissioned recently. According to what I was told, the Department of Defense has an excess 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 recipient so far. This particular MRAP is heavily armored, all weapons have been removed, but it still retains many useful features. One notable difference is that it runs on a 12VDC system instead of the older 24VDC used in military vehicles. It also has a large front-mounted winch and a rear ramp with stairs. I was told that NIPAS plans to paint and label it to match their existing fleet. Additionally, the federal government reportedly did a full maintenance check and installed new tires before handing it over.
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Decommissioned US Army MRAP that was acquired by the NIPAS EST. Drew Smith photo
Also, Rutland-Dundee had a new engine on site for some installations.
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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 heavy-duty features and recent maintenance. Meanwhile, Rutland-Dundee continues to upgrade their equipment, which is great to see. These kinds of updates help keep emergency services ready and equipped for any situation. Thanks again to Drew for sharing these photos and details!
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