Federal Signal Firebeam 3

[10-75_Da_Box]

So I recently picked up a Firebeam 3, not really sure how vintage, and collectible these are. What gives mine the cool factor is that this unit appears to have once belonged to the Chicago Police Department. I have attached a few photos showing some engraving, and inventory sticker. I purchased this unit in one of those facebook groups.

 

[tsquale]

Nice! I picked one up from him as well. Didn't have a FB3 in my collection, and the CPD factor sold me on it.

 

[10-75_Da_Box]

Nice! I picked one up from him as well. Didn't have a FB3 in my collection, and the CPD factor sold me on it.

I might just buy another one, so I can use one in my pov LOL

 

[lotsofbars]

Holy crap! I bought one from the same guy due on FB to the multi speed feature and its price. Mine came with a large magnet on it (over the property tag), but when you posted this, I removed it and BOOM. CPD property tag! I can't believe I missed that one. Somehow it's even cooler now! Mine's CPD # 110098

 

[10-75_Da_Box]

Holy crap! I bought one from the same guy due on FB to the multi speed feature and its price. Mine came with a large magnet on it (over the property tag), but when you posted this, I removed it and BOOM. CPD property tag! I can't believe I missed that one. Somehow it's even cooler now! Mine's CPD # 110098

I need to find a magnet for mine!

 

[kitn1mcc]

i have a few they are cool lights

 

[dmathieu]

Bright throw light.

 

[Wolfie]

I need to find a magnet for mine!

What part of the world are you in? Ironically, I just pulled the magnet off of my blue Firebeam last night and perm-mounted a pair for the rear window of my Mustang.

Sorry I was up late doing this so you can't really see the Mustang. XD

 

[10-75_Da_Box]

What part of the world are you in? Ironically, I just pulled the magnet off of my blue Firebeam last night and perm-mounted a pair for the rear window of my Mustang.

Sorry I was up late doing this so you can't really see the Mustang. XD

I'm in New York

 

[10-75_Da_Box]

Here is a video, who doesn't like videos with flashy lights?

I'm going to be looking for a Mangabeam next.

 

[Dave-O]

There are facebook groups for people with addictions such as mine? Please share!

 

[Wolfie]

I'm in New York

Shoot me an address in PM and I'll mail it to you. No charge for the magnet, but you may reimburse the postage after you get it if you like. If not, it won't make or break me. I only use magnetic stuff for very temporary stuff, and usually just in amber. My reds and blues all get bolted down.

There are facebook groups for people with addictions such as mine? Please share!

Yes please share I need more than here, Panjo, and eBay.

 

[10-75_Da_Box]

Shoot me an address in PM and I'll mail it to you. No charge for the magnet, but you may reimburse the postage after you get it if you like. If not, it won't make or break me. I only use magnetic stuff for very temporary stuff, and usually just in amber. My reds and blues all get bolted down.

Both of my current vehicles do no have much room to mount anything old LOL. My Impreza doesn't have much space on the dash for me to put the light. In order for me to make it work I will have to put a block right where the clock and temp readout is and put the light on that. See attached photo to get an idea of what I am talking about.

Yes please share I need more than here, Panjo, and eBay.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/436700379848631/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/firehallfleamarket/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/315453288499062/

 

[Dave-O]

Thanks!

 

[jph2]

Cool find!

 

[Wolfie]

TY for FB links

 

[Windycity411]

I've never seen those used in CPD vehicles ever. CPD was notorious for poor lighting in tac & detective cars. Siren, wig wag headlights and clear corner strobes was the norm. I know a guy who bought his own blue FB2 to put on the dash.

 

[Wolfie]

Nothing beats the aux brake lights on a CPD lightbar. You would think it was a tow-truck until the blues started flashing.