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In the Mid 90s you can buy a decent Fire Engine from a reputable fire apparatus manufacturer for around $200k. Forward the time machine to 2014, a new fire engine costs range from $525 to $600k. Lets forward the time machine to 20 years from now.
There are two costs with fire apparatus, the cost of the vehicle and the cost of the equipment that truck carries. So a fire engine depending on class could be under $1000,000, whereas a ladder truck could cost up to $300,000 and that is with both trucks unequipped.