According to a recent report there’s concern that Cleveland’s fire fleet is in such disrepair that it’s affecting first responders’ ability to mitigate emergencies.

Cleveland’s 19 News’ investigations discovered one fire station must use a damaged truck because the city doesn’t have any spares available.

In addition, the report noted that firefighters said they were recently working a car accident on I-90 when a driver plowed right into Ladder 30. Cleveland Firefighters Union President Francis Lally said none of his guys were physically injured during the crash, but the collision did hurt their confidence in Ladder 30—a utility ladder on the side of the truck was heavily damaged, a tail light was busted, and a few compartments were also smashed in.

Despite the damage, Ladder 30 is back in position at Station 30 on Cleveland’s East Side, though Lally said it’s damaged and compromised and should be taken out of service. However, the report said that is not an option as there currently are no available spare parts.

Despite pleas to the city, Lally said there is no timetable for Ladder 30’s repair.

The Oklahoma City (OK) Fire Department has unveiled Ladder 1. Watch the video below in which Major Paul Davis “provides a show-and-tell of this brand new, state-of-the-art piece of fire apparatus” that was recently placed in service at Fire Station 1.

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Ten Massachusetts fire departments have been awarded a total of $152,362.74 via the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2021 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.

First, the Plymouth Fire Department will receive $25,995 for new safety equipment, according to a report on Patch.com. Also, fire departments in the communities of Berkley, Carver, Dighton, Marion, Onset, Raynham, Taunton, and Wareham will receive a total of $112,227.74, according to WickedLocal.com.

In addition, Burlington Fire will receive $14,140 in grants, according to MSN.com.

Medford has begun repairs on six fire stations and is examining long-term solutions for the fire department’s facilities, reports Patch.com.

The mayor’s administration hired a consultant to internally begin the procurement process to address more urgent needs. Those improvements include:

• Roof repairs and preventive roof/leak maintenance at multiple stations
• Window replacement at several stations.
• Structural evaluation at Engine 3.
• Review of longer-term needs
• Electrical needs, hot water heaters, overhead door repairs, lighting, heating, and mold testing.
• Renovation of two kitchens.

A task force designed to evaluate the projects is also considering possible options for relocating the facilities, the report cites each of the current station locations as best suited to meet the needs of the community, noting the department’s response time during emergency calls.