Attorney General Mayes Announces Investigation into Anticompetitive Practices in Firetruck Manufacturing Industry Endangering Arizona Communities

PHOENIX — Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced an investigation into potential anticompetitive conduct in the firetruck manufacturing industry, responding to mounting concerns from Arizona fire departments and local governments about skyrocketing costs and unreasonable delivery timelines for critical firefighting apparatus.

"Arizona's firefighters run toward danger to protect the rest of us, and they shouldn't have to do it with equipment that's falling apart because corporate greed has priced them out of the repairs and replacements they need," said Attorney General Mayes. "My office will hold accountable any company that puts profits ahead of the safety of our first responders and the communities they serve."

Fire departments across Arizona have reported steep and sudden increases in the cost of essential equipment—including aerial ladder trucks, pumper engines, water tankers, and rescue vehicles—coupled with extended wait times that have left some departments waiting years for new equipment.

These challenges have put pressure on municipal and fire district budgets statewide and left firefighters operating equipment well past its intended service life, raising serious concerns about their ability to respond effectively to emergencies. The price surges have tracked closely with the consolidation in the industry and unexplained manufacturing shutdowns and slowdowns occurring even as demand for new vehicles remained high.

Protecting Arizona's first responders and every Arizonan they serve is a top priority for Attorney General Mayes. The Attorney General remains committed to pursuing any illegal conduct that may violate antitrust laws, jeopardizes public safety or drives up costs for local governments and taxpayers.