From the Fire Service, Inc. Facebook page:
Elgin, IL Fire Department has completed their final inspection on their latest Wheeled Coach Type 1 F450 ambulance. This is the 14th Wheeled Coach ambulance for Elgin. We are grateful for the long term confidence Elgin has with our products and our company. Look for final delivery pictures with graphics very soon. If you have any questions about this or any other Wheeled Coach or Road Rescue ambulances please contact your Fire Service, Inc. sales team member.
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#1 by Scott on June 20, 2018 - 11:23 PM
Thanks Drew!
#2 by Drew Smith on June 20, 2018 - 9:29 PM
From NFPA 1917, Standard for Automotive Ambulances
6.25.6 At least 50 percent of the rear-facing vertical surfaces other than glass and lenses, visible when facing from the rear of the ambulance, shall be equipped with retroreflective material.
A.6.25.6 Retroreflective material included in the calculation includes any combination of graphics, lettering, a chevron pattern sloping downward and away from the centerline of the vehicle at an angle of 45 degrees, or Battenburg markings.
6.25.6.1 Where chevrons are used, each stripe in the chevron shall be a single color alternating between two high-contrast colors.
6.25.6.2 Each stripe shall be 6 in. in width.
6.25.6.3 Where Battenburg markings are used, each box in the Battenburg markings shall be 144 sq. in.
#3 by Scott on June 20, 2018 - 5:30 PM
Last I had heard, Chevrons are not required on Ambulances, only fire apparatus. Most towns put it on for either additional safety or continuity for fleet reasons. However, the description says “Look for final delivery pictures with graphics very soon”, so maybe it was added.
Any confirm the Chevron requirement for Ambo’s?
#4 by Mike C on June 2, 2018 - 8:42 PM
No chevron on the rear? Any specific reason why? I’m sure it was a cost saving measure too.