Fire Truck Crisis Hits Communities | Indianapolis News

Fire trucks are costing twice as much and taking over four years to deliver—up from just 18 months a decade ago. This “fire truck crisis” has sparked calls for a federal investigation, with lawmakers suspecting monopolistic practices by a handful of manufacturers, many now owned by private equity firms. One city paid over $2 million for a truck that once cost under $1 million—and waited five years. Firefighters are ready, but without the right gear, communities face real danger. The FTC has a year to report on anti-competitive behavior and recommend fixes—because when seconds matter, delays and inflated prices can’t be ignored. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/747a5610a4e64796