Providence Fire Department

When fire truck prices rise faster than budgets and delivery times stretch for years, communities feel the impact.

Providence has joined cities across the country seeking answers about what has driven those costs and delays. This is about protecting taxpayers, supporting firefighters, and ensuring we can continue delivering the level of service our residents deserve.

Providence joins dozens of cities accusing firetruck makers of price fixing The city says the price of one firetruck rose 63.5% in three years as manufacturers consolidated the industry, shared pricing information and delayed deliveries

Providence is among departments across the country, including in Texas, Wisconsin and California, raising concerns about rising costs and delays, with costs rising at more than three times the rate of inflation, placing added pressure on local budgets and the taxpayers.

Providence's taxpayers shouldn't pay inflated prices because of price-fixing in the fire truck industry. That's why the City has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against major manufacturers and an industry trade group.

When a monopoly drives up the cost of lifesaving fire trucks, those costs land on our neighbors. Every dollar spent on overpriced equipment is a dollar less for housing, our schools, and critical City services.

In the absence of federal accountability, it's up to local leaders to step up for our community.

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