COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – Fire departments across the Midlands could potentially be seeing longer wait times, higher firetruck prices and increased repair delays as national supply chain issues strain budgets across the region.
Multiple fire departments from Lexington to Richland County say life-saving firetrucks could take years to arrive at local firehouses as a nationwide custom fire truck backlog stretches on.
Firetrucks typically have a 10-year lifespan before needing upgrades. But because of industry backlogs, getting a new one can be a moving target…