Atlanta Fire Rescue has ‘Significant Mechanical Issues’ with Firetrucks, Lacks Full Fleet
Monday, August 12th, 2024
A recent audit of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department by the Atlanta City Auditor found that in addition to funding issues and a lack of a fully operation fleet, the city’s Public Works department did not have a plan or strategy ready to replace the fire department’s trucks.
As of January, “nearly one-third of fire apparatus were beyond their lifecycle.” At the end of 2023, a “Public Works’ consultant identified an immediate need to replace 15 fire apparatus.”
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