I wonder to what degree they are actually in a priority queue to BE repaired or if some are awaiting funding to be found to pay for them to get into the active repair process?
In their infinite wisdom, LA county moved millions in funding for fire rescue to the homeless.....who knows who got their beak wet when that happened.
FIX THE FIRE TRUCKS NOW! Hire the men, get her done—use National Guard mechanics if you must. Buy more too. Need a plan to make sure this NEVER happens again. Get Fema in and tax breaks for the reconstruction NOW!