Portsmouth plans to authorize a $2.5 million bond to purchase a new aerial ladder fire truck. The new truck is not expected to be delivered until 2030 due to nationwide manufacturing delays. Fire ...
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 ...
EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Fire Department is auctioning off a yellow 1994 HME Pumper fire truck. The truck could be used by a construction business, landscaping company or volunteer fire ...
The cost of fire trucks is climbing, according to the International Association of Fire Fighters, and local departments in ...
A decision is needed soon; even if ordered now, delivery could take 5 years.