Fire truck shortage

[AverageOldGuy]

4. Ambulances, also

Same thing is happening in the ambulance market.

I am retired now but was volunteer EMT with volunteer rescue squad in rural VA 2009-2025. In 2012 and 2014 we replaced our old ambulances. The new ones cost $240,000 and $260,000 respectively, 4-6 months delivery. In 2022 one of the other vol squads in our county bought new ambulance -- $360,000, 9-12 months delivery. I moved, still in contact with the squad, they priced a new ambulance -- $425,000 with 14-month delivery.

Our original sales rep was one hour away, called on us from time to time, took some of us for a factory visit -- overnight. The new rep is two states away, all contact is email, phone, ZOOM, no factory visit.