In some communities, fire crews are delayed -- not by distance, but by a lack of equipment. Higher costs and supply chain issues means some departments have to wait years for new trucks.

Fire departments face rising costs and long wait times for new vehicles, forcing them to find creative solutions. Ely in Linn County is trying to raise $950,000 for a new engine, significantly more ...

A bipartisan group in Congress has increased scrutiny of the fire engine industry. Firefighters complain that escalating prices and yearslong delays are straining public safety resources. By Mike ...

Due to an ongoing strike at Sutphen Corp. in Dublin, Columbus City Council has voted to buy a fire truck from a different vendor. The council previously approved a contract with Sutphen contingent on ...