2013 Utility Chicago Fire Paramedic Field Chief Responding

[cbpdogboy]

I know this is a quick video. I love the graphics, siren, and lighting...great looking utility!!

 

[okc_f150]

Not a fan of the split heads up front. Could have been done much better. The sides and back are SICK! That massive sound from the Q in the first video is pretty exciting. Love the two tone paint job and the white stripe. Lightbar? Perfect!

 

[RES347CUE]

Something about a q2b on a small vehicle


Don't get me wrong I love the sound but I am waiting to see a tandem wheel heavy rescue not a ford explorer


Just saying

 

[irsa76]

Something about a q2b on a small vehicle
Don't get me wrong I love the sound but I am waiting to see a tandem wheel heavy rescue not a ford explorer


Just saying

True, but you hear it and you know you have to move your arse out of the way. So I think it's a great idea. Would be better teamed with a power call though.


At least they don't have a set of grovers, or worse still use the electronic airhorn!

 

[Flashguy]

True, but you hear it and you know you have to move your arse out of the way. So I think it's a great idea. Would be better teamed with a power call though.
At least they don't have a set of grovers, or worse still use the electronic airhorn!

I stayed in Chicago a few months back...boy do you hear those annoying sirens! All night long...on the 34th floor...they are very effective.

 

[twodogs603]

I think a Whelen Liberty would be a lot more effective then the current bar. I like the idea of the Federal bar but dont think it has the punch it should.

 

[Eric1249]

I think solid heads would be better up front. But I do like it.

 

[nerdly_dood]

Touch up the flash patterns and get rid of that damn siren and it's beautiful. :thumbsup:

 

[pdk9]

I think flashing the smaller lightheads in pairs would be more efficient, but I can't complain on the package overall b/c it's not bad & all areas are covered.


One thing with CFD is that I wish they would drop the green tradition! I don't think it should be used as a warning light; personally, I vet for limiting it to command beacons only, but at least the lightbar isn't mounted somewhere behind the B-post like they used to do on expeditions lol

 

[nblaser]

I think flashing the smaller lightheads in pairs would be more efficient, but I can't complain on the package overall b/c it's not bad & all areas are covered.

One thing with CFD is that I wish they would drop the green tradition! I don't think it should be used as a warning light; personally, I vet for limiting it to command beacons only, but at least the lightbar isn't mounted somewhere behind the B-post like they used to do on expeditions lol

Does anyone use the green beacon for command anymore? I just yanked three off of engines last week. :duh:

 

[Flashguy]

Does anyone use the green beacon for command anymore? I just yanked three off of engines last week. :duh:

We do in Florida, but only on command SUV's not any front line suppression or EMS unit.

 

[HILO]

We are nothing if without tradition. I love the green on CFD (and other Illinois FD) units. The majority of the lights are EV colors, and I have never failed to notice a CFD apparatus approaching. The green light does not detract from the warning power of the EV lighting. Whenever I go to Chi to visit family and eat White Castle I am on the look out for CFD units. And because I always have to eat at Gino's, I spend at least a couple of hours each visit in downtown where I hear the sirens all the time. The pitch is perfect for traveling around the buildings and grabbing attention.


I suppose you CF green haters find the CPD use of beat tags as silly as well.

 

[justavillain]

I wish all port cities had the green/red. That's why they did it and I think it's awesome along with the black/red because of the old buggy cars with the tar roofs.


Cfd has tons of tradition