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

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