Akima subsidiary Akima Intra-Data secured a $78.9 million contract from the U.S. Army for fire and emergency services logistics support at Fort Irwin, California.
AID will collaborate with the Army to provide comprehensive facilities and logistics services to enhance mission readiness. This includes 24-hour fire suppression, dispatching, operations and fire prevention and inspection personnel, according to the company.
“Fort Irwin stands as a shining example of a military community that takes a proactive and forward-thinking stance towards emergency services and wildfire preparedness,” said Scott Rauer, president of Akima’s Facilities Solutions Group. “As a new partner in providing critical emergency services support and logistics expertise to Fort Irwin, Akima remains committed to safeguarding military personnel, their families, and the surrounding communities from the devastating effects of wildfires and other emergencies.”
Fort Irwin, located in California’s Mojave Desert, houses the Army’s National Training Center. Here, the Department of Emergency Services prepares for and handles emergencies like wildfires. The Mojave and Colorado deserts are increasingly prone to wildfires because of rising levels of invasive grasses and dry underbrush.
“As wildfires pose significant threats to California’s communities and ecosystems, integrating advanced fire and emergency logistics and supply chain support will remain vital to mitigating their impact,” Rauer said.