Fire departments paying more for trucks that take longer to get

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4 thoughts on “Fire departments paying more for trucks that take longer to get

  1. If you properly maintain that piece of equipment, it should last forever. Look at over-the-road semis that go millions of miles. Also, how about the used markets?

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