The Wellston Fire Department is seeking alternative funding after losing a $55,000 state grant due to complaints from other fire departments.

Cities and their fire departments are feeling the strain as post-pandemic wait times and costs for new fire trucks have shot up—due in part to industry consolidation.

Updated at 3:05 p.m. ET and 4:30 p.m. ET on 5/14/2025: This story now includes a comment from Rosenbauer, Oshkosh, and REV Group, as well as data from FAMA about annual fire truck orders in the U.S.

The Everett Fire Department pumper truck was stolen around 11 p.m. Friday as its crew was responding to a medical emergency call on the fifth floor of a nearby building, according to ABC News.

A leaky seal in the brake pressure sensor assembly in some of Chevy's medium-duty trucks can lead to a short-circuit, and potentially a fire. Byron Hurd Jun 26, 2025 10:55 AM EDT 0 ...

The new Volterra electric truck was first used on June 20 at a residential structure fire on Bay Drive in Cary.