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As Wall Street Chases Profits, Fire Departments Have Paid the Price
Fire engine manufacturing is now largely controlled by three companies. Around the country, prices have soared, and orders can take years to fulfill.
At the time of the LA Brush fires 100 pieces of equipment were out of service because of lack of spare parts for older rigs kept in service due to long delays and high prices for new apparatus.