America is running out of fire trucks | Behind the Investigation

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America is running out of fire trucks | Behind the Investigation

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Published on Mar 11, 2026, 8:40:55 PM
Total time: 00:16:15

Episode Description

Across the country, fire departments are waiting years for new trucks. The trucks they already have are breaking down with no replacement parts available. Communities are losing fire protection entirely, and the price of a single fire engine has risen 64% in four years. The shortage is real. It is national. And it is getting worse.

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