[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.
[quote name='code20photog' post='18988' date='Aug 3 2006, 20:57 ']LAD RA 51, through the window of the plane.... not so great..[/quote]
Here's another shot at the hospital:
2005 Ford E450 / Wheeled Coach
The predecessor, a 2001 Ford E350 / Wheeled Coach
The LAFD has been purchasing its Rescue Ambulances through Wheeled Coach (using competitive bidding) since 1999 and currently has over 200 in its fleet.
Great day! That Mercedes ambulance "RAV" looks like a hearse on steroids!!! <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohmy.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':o' />