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Baton Rouge is suing top fire truck makers for allegedly colluding to inflate prices and restrict supply, forcing the city to overpay and wait years for trucks—some now 30 years old instead of retiring after 15–20. Outdated equipment jeopardizes emergency response and may raise fire insurance costs for residents, as aging rigs can’t be repaired or relied on. The city’s legal battle aims to restore fair pricing and timely access to modern firefighting gear, while manufacturers remain silent.

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