Fire Apparatus Costs Double, Straining Fire Services Nationwide
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Fire services are grappling with rapidly increasing equipment costs and long procurement timelines. According to reports, prices for fire apparatus have doubled since 2020. A fire engine that previously cost $500,000 now costs closer to $1.1 million, while ladder trucks average around $2 million.
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Why it matters
These cost increases are forcing departments to plan years ahead due to extended lead times. For example, while some departments used to wait about a year for new equipment, current wait times are reported to be three to four years.
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Who's involved
- International Association of Fire FightersLabor union representing paid full-time firefighters and emergency medical services personnel.
- SummervilleTown whose fire services are cited as a case study regarding procurement challenges.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Chico Fire Department is feeling the impact of rising equipment costs due to market consolidation among manufacturers.Sub-event
Local fire departments are struggling due to high apparatus costs.1 source
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The entities involved
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International Association of Fire Fighters
labor union representing paid full-time firefighters and emergency medical services personnel in the United States and Canada
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Summerville
town in South Carolina, United States