Fire truck shortage sparks creative solution in Midwest

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – While a nationwide firetruck shortage is leaving many departments with aging equipment, one local crew found a workaround.

Signal Hill Fire took delivery this week of a new fire truck ordered in March of 2025. This happened as some local departments have waited nearly four years.

It’s been such a problem that Senator Josh Hawley held a hearing challenging big manufacturers…

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