[quote name='ResQguy' post='23071' date='Aug 15 2006, 00:03 ']Chris is right. Also, regarding the occasional use of the 8 series numbers on the air, that is being discontinued due to another jurisdiction coming on line. FFX used to use the 8 series for certain volunteer pieces.[/quote]
fd2119,
My apologies....I am late adding input to your question about the numbers on Fairfax County units. Just some additional items...
The photo of Annanadale's new ambulance - it is Medic or Ambulance 408 - 4 represents Fairfax County and 08 is Station 8 in Annandale. The other number you see on the ambo (802) is the county shop vehicle number. All Fairfax County apparatus, both career and volunteer units, have a county number assigned to them. If you look at Springfield's ambo 422, you will notice a "224" on the front, which is the county shop number.
One thing I have noticed with newer volunteer apparatus - the county shop number on newer units seems to be more visible than in the past. I recall after photographing some units it was difficult finding that number.
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA
fd2119,
My apologies....I am late adding input to your question about the numbers on Fairfax County units. Just some additional items...
The photo of Annanadale's new ambulance - it is Medic or Ambulance 408 - 4 represents Fairfax County and 08 is Station 8 in Annandale. The other number you see on the ambo (802) is the county shop vehicle number. All Fairfax County apparatus, both career and volunteer units, have a county number assigned to them. If you look at Springfield's ambo 422, you will notice a "224" on the front, which is the county shop number.
One thing I have noticed with newer volunteer apparatus - the county shop number on newer units seems to be more visible than in the past. I recall after photographing some units it was difficult finding that number.
Mike Sanders
Ashburn, VA
Mike Sanders
Winchester, VA
Winchester, VA