Ann Arbor approves $2.4 million fire truck purchase with four-year wait for delivery

mlive.com February 4, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

Ann Arbor will purchase a new fire truck for $2.4 million, with a delivery expected in four years. The price reflects a significant increase due to a national backlog and rising costs in the fire truck industry since 2020. The new truck will replace an older ladder truck and feature a tiller for better maneuverability in downtown areas. The previous truck was bought for over $1 million more than a decade ago. The city council approved the purchase unanimously, noting that the current wait time for fire trucks has increased from about 10 months to three to four years since the pandemic.


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