Winnetka Battalion 28 is running in a 2011 Ford Expedition with the new black and gold striping. This replaces a 2001 Chevy van.
The new unit running as Battalion 28 in Winnetka. Larry Shapiro photo
Winnetka replaced this Chevy van with a Ford Expedition. Karl Klotz photo
The frontline apparatus in Winnetka all sports the new graphics and colors. Larry Shapiro photo
All of this apparatus is in a gallery HERE.
#1 by Scott on March 28, 2012 - 10:03 AM
From a command standpoint for the departments that practice the “Phoenix” way of IC, the Vans/Sprinters actually are the perfect vehicle. While not a “fan” or good in snow sometimes, the purpose is a field “initial” incident command function area and those do serve and meet that purpose. Personnally, I still prefer the SUV for mobility and abiltiy to get around during bad snows.
#2 by Austin on March 28, 2012 - 9:20 AM
Battalion 28 is a 2012 Expedition, not 2011 FYI
#3 by Dan on March 27, 2012 - 2:19 PM
So do Dodge Sprinters
#4 by Joe on March 27, 2012 - 7:51 AM
I never understood why chiefs used full size vans as command vehicles. They certainly have their place to move equipment and personnel but they make lousy command vehicles.