Josh Duhamel and Bobcat Company Donate Utility Vehicle to Los Angeles Fire Department
Actor and director Josh Duhamel, in collaboration with Bobcat Company, has donated a Bobcat UV34XL utility vehicle to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). This donation, made in June 2025, specifically supports the LAFD's first full-time, paid wildland hand crew, which is dedicated to combating California's increasing wildfire threats. Duhamel personally presented the keys to the vehicle during a visit to LAFD Station 88, as part of Bobcat's 'Work Worth Doing' campaign. The UV34XL utility vehicle is designed to enhance the department's capabilities by facilitating the transport of personnel and equipment across challenging terrains, thereby improving efficiency in reaching remote fire lines and responding to incidents. Bobcat emphasized that this contribution is aimed at strengthening the resources available to firefighters who protect communities from severe wildfires. LAFD Captain and Public Information Officer Adam VanGerpen expressed gratitude for the donation, highlighting its role in advancing fir...