As the city seeks updated firetrucks, union workers at Sutphen, the Dublin-based manufacturer that supplies most of Columbus' trucks, have gone on strike.

Sutphen is the company the city hires to build its fire trucks. Last week, the union representing Sutphen workers asked council to vote no on the new truck, citing ongoing labor disputes.

President Pro Tempore Rob Dorans said during the meeting that he still has serious concerns that Sutphen will negotiate in good faith with the union. Related: Columbus fire truck shortage reaching ...

The Columbus City Council rejected a $2.5 million contract for a fire truck from Sutphen Corp. due to an ongoing labor dispute between the company and its union employees. The Teamsters Local 284 ...

Prices have doubled in 10 years, union says Some cities wait years for new trucks Groups also call for study of equipment, parts Companies cite COVID-19 among delay reasons May 13 (Reuters) - The ...

Adeleke also disclosed plans to buy at least one fire truck for each of the 9 Federal Constituencies in the state at the commissioning of three newly bought fire trucks in Osogbo on Wednesday.

Carmel Fire Department Chief Joel Thacker says aging fire trucks across the country “are breaking down” while departments wait for new replacements. (IBJ photo/Chad Williams) Cities and their ...

In 2020, when the Foxborough Fire Department wanted to purchase an engine pumper truck, they found a vendor and agreed to pay $625,000 for it to be delivered within 18 months. The department’s Motor ...

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But they were not the only ones facing scrutiny. Fire truck manufacturers also found themselves in the spotlight, highlighted by the difficulty local governments have in acquiring new firefighting ...