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.

Milwaukee fire Chief Aaron Lipski announced that the city's last reserve ladder truck broke down Monday while responding to ...

The Missoula Fire Department is expanding its capabilities with a new 107-foot ladder truck designed to improve emergency ...

The City of Milwaukee's proposed 2026 budget allocates $2 million to the fire department for equipment repairs. Chief Aaron ...

Santa Barbara Fire Department’s new Pierce Arrow XT Aerial Ladder Truck is equipped with a 107-foot aerial ladder. (Courtesy photo) The Santa Barbara Fire Department (SBFD) has acquired a new Pierce ...

Carmel Fire Department Chief Joel Thacker says aging fire trucks across the country “are breaking down” while departments wait for new replacements. (IBJ photo/Chad Williams) Cities and their fire ...

Jamestown’s interim fire chief says the city needs to start the process of purchasing a new ladder truck soon. There is no ...

The mayor's proposed budget allocates $2 million for fire equipment to replace old rigs; the department requested $30 million ...

Nolensville and its Fire & Rescue Department recently welcomed the town's first ladder truck. The addition comes as the town plans to implement a 5-cent property tax increase on July 1. Much of the ...