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BUSINESSJul 4 · 11:00 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTEBrandon Wissbaum

InvestigateTV+ Weekend: A firetruck backlog across America

A national firetruck shortage caused by a backlog of orders is leading to increased costs and delayed responses, with some fire departments waiting years for new trucks. Private equity consolidation has reduced manufacturers to three, driving up profit margins while firefighters use aging equipment. A Chicago fire highlighted the risks, where a 24-year-old truck failed during a fatal incident.

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