
City and fire officials in Watertown (NY) are frustrated with supply chain issues that are causing delays in getting three new fire apparatus on the road, according to a report published by the Watertown Daily Times and NNY 360.
According to the report, the fire engine manufacturer is expecting to take 515 days to manufacturer and deliver a new apparatus to replace one at the State Street fire station, according to the newspaper report, that also reported the cost of the engine had increase from $620,000 to $785,000.
A $1.39 million aerial that is also on order won’t be delivered until 2024, the paper reported, adding that the manufacturers have said that COVID-19, staffing, inflation and supply chain issues are all factors in the delivery delays and price increases.