Bangor Daily News: Tariffs, price-fixing allegations drive fire truck costs out of reach for Maine towns
Tariffs, price-fixing allegations drive fire truck costs out of reach for Maine towns
The cost of fire trucks is climbing, according to the International Association of Fire Fighters, and local departments in Connecticut say they’re feeling the spike. “There are fire chiefs in this ...
The Baltimore Sun: Maine fire chiefs say soaring truck costs, delays are threatening safety
SPRINGFIELD, PA — Fire departments across Pennsylvania are facing rising costs and long delays for new fire trucks, raising concerns about public safety and equipment reliability. State lawmakers ...
Times of San Diego: County sues private equity firm, manufacturer over high cost of fire trucks, necessary parts
County sues private equity firm, manufacturer over high cost of fire trucks, necessary parts
KOLD News 13 on MSN: Arizona fire departments face yearslong waits, soaring costs for new trucks
Firefighters across the country are sounding the alarm about a crisis in obtaining new fire trucks and ambulances, with wait times stretching to several years and costs skyrocketing.
LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- Five years after last buying a used fire truck, the Lakewood Fire Department is once again planning a similar cost-saving move. “This purchase actually came about as we were going to ...
KSNF/KODE — Area fire departments are in a difficult position as new fire trucks become unaffordable and replacement parts are hard to find. “Our most recent quote to get a new truck was $980,000,” ...
MassLive: Southwick fire chief seeks new $1.1 million engine to replace aging truck
When Southwick replaces the Fire Department’s Engine 1 in the next year or two at a cost of about $1.1 million, and could be much sooner than initially expected, it will be the last time the ...