According to Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, the Lake Alfred, Florida Fire Department has become the first in the United States to deploy a Tesla Cybertruck as a brush truck. The vehicle, equipped with a 150-gallon water tank and customized by UpfitTesla, will serve dual roles as a firefighting and command vehicle. As reported by Sawyer Merritt, the department expects to save $170,000 compared to traditional gas-powered brush trucks, which cost $300,000, highlighting a significant cost-saving opportunity for public safety agencies. The adoption of Tesla's electric vehicle platform in emergency services demonstrates growing interest in integrating advanced automotive technology and electrification into critical public infrastructure.