This from Martin Nowak:
2013 Ford F-450/Marque for Ambulance 1015 in Hinsdale. Replaces the 1999 International 4700/Horton. I’m not sure where the Ambulance went, but I saw Engine 1012 (1987 Pierce) at the Public Works Garage
New unit for Hinsdale Ambulance 1015. Martin Nowak photo
Another view of the new ambulance. Martin Nowak photo
Rear of new ambulance. Martin Nowak photo
Martin Nowak photo
#1 by Behind the mic on June 25, 2013 - 7:31 AM
Thankya, J.C. for the clarification.
#2 by J.C. on June 24, 2013 - 1:33 PM
Chevrons have been an NFPA standard for at least 4 years
#3 by Behind the mic on June 24, 2013 - 10:14 AM
The chevrons are SUPPOSED to be reflective and the idea was increased visibility day and night. I’m not certian, but I thought I read somewhere is is or is going to be an NFPA standard…
#4 by Bob on June 23, 2013 - 5:18 PM
FFEMT makes a good point. I never thought of it that way, but it makes sense. I guess you just need the minimum amount of lights to grab your attention, without going overboard to cause that “daze.”
I’m no expert, but I’m guessing–logically–that the purpose of the chevron is for added safety in the DAYTIME?
#5 by Robert on June 22, 2013 - 8:48 PM
Lets just be happy departments are spending money. As for CFD colors. Its not copyrighed is it? So stop complaining because if anything complain about the many departments who use red and white. Yeah those red engines with white roofs and white stripes. How many departments have that? So stop bringing things like that up.
#6 by FFEMT on June 22, 2013 - 7:11 PM
Actually, too many lights is a very, very bad thing on scenes. The brightness of LED lights exacerbates this problem. People are overwhelmed with lights and can’t make out individual figures (AKA firefighters and law enforcement officers) or get confused as to where to go. More lights is almost NEVER the answer. (I’m on my phone so I don’t have links now…but if you Google, there are numerous studies which prove this).
#7 by LFD 543 on June 22, 2013 - 6:18 PM
It speaks to everyone’s individuality and personal preference, but I like the chevron striping. However, I am getting bored with so many of the suburbs copying Chicago’s black over red paint scheme.
#8 by chris r on June 22, 2013 - 4:03 PM
BY looking at the back of the ambulance, they should have spent more money on larger brake lights . Those are so small .
#9 by Robert on June 22, 2013 - 1:38 PM
Great photos Martin. Im guessing they had it about 2-3 days when taken
#10 by FD insider on June 22, 2013 - 1:03 AM
1012 the 1987 Pierce is going to be sold a new engine is in the works.
#11 by DMc77 on June 21, 2013 - 9:40 PM
Full coverage not necessary or unnecessary, but easier to apply due to the relatively flat rear end of ambulances.
In Europe they have been doing chevrons and contrasting striping schemes for years
#12 by Evan Davis on June 21, 2013 - 9:37 PM
I’ve never been a fan of chevrons. With most lighting being LED’s now, that’s provides enough brightness and definitely grabs your attention more than it does strobes or flashers. That’s what I think anyways. I love the rig though! You don’t see a whole lot of Marques in the Chicago area.
#13 by Dan on June 21, 2013 - 8:39 PM
I’m neither for or against it, but they probably could have left the back doors red and gotten the same effect. I like the paint job, although I will miss their black over yellow if the end up getting rid of it. One of the better looking yellow jobs in my opinion.
#14 by J.C. on June 21, 2013 - 6:07 PM
When it first came out I agreed with you but now it has grown on me and I have seen how much it helps
#15 by Bob on June 21, 2013 - 2:18 PM
I’m not a fan of the full-face chevron striping. I know it’s for safety, but I think it ruins the look of the sharp red & black paint job. I think the bright-flashing LEDs provide enough safety warning. No need for full-face chevron striping. What does everyone else think?
Otherwise, nice looking rig.