My 2007 Ford Explorer XLT

[SeanC898]

First off Id like to say that all pictures and videos were taken by me on my Blackberry.

This is my 07 Ford Explorer XLT POV. I use it for Fire & EMS Responses to the scene and to the station.

I have a blue light permit issued by my dept.
They are mostly used on scene however if I please I can use them en route as well. They are curtsey lights and I don't break any traffic laws when using them.

I'm not here to stir the pot about pov lights and their use. That is for another thread. I am simply showcasing the installing talent of me and my friends and what works for me when responding to emergencies.

Front
Whelen Inner Edge B/B
Whelen 400 Dual Series x2 (Grill)
Whelen Vertex B x2 (Fog Lights)

Side
Whelen Slimlighter B/B

Back
Whelen Single Talon B x2
Whelen Vertex R x2 (Brake Lights)
Whelen Vertex B/W x2 (Reverse Lights)
Whelen TIR3 B x2 (Coming soon, See pics for brackets already mounted)

Inside
Havis Ford Explorer Console
Whelen PCCS9NP Switchbox
Motorola CDM1250
Uniden BC15 Scanner
Streamlight Vulcun Charger

Roof
Laird ETRAB4503 (For Motorola)
Larson NMO150/450/800 (For Uniden)


Note:Video 2 has the flashing takedowns on. I DO NOT respond with these on. I turned them on for the vid because I like they way they look. I DO however use the regular takedowns O/s for Extra lighting if needed. Also I do have the Cruise option on my edge which I do use when O/s EMS Runs when I go to the scene. (Dont want to light up the neighborhood, but sometimes the squad doesn't always know where to go) The TIR3s going in the back will be steady burns in conjunction with the Cruise lights from the front. And YES I know about the gap on the console. That plates on its way.

Video

 

[EMTminer]

Looks good! nice work

 

[mycrofft]

I love baby pictures

Does the server know we're sucking up their resources?
Oh, wait, I'm the guy who posted the humongous photo of a P-5 crash truck...:blush:

 

[mep42]

If you don't mind sharing, how much did something like that cost you?

Mark

 

[Chimpie]

Does the server know we're sucking up their resources?

The video is not on our server. We don't care.

The install looks clean though. Good job.

 

[medic417]

Please tell me you do not leave your bunker gear exposed like that?

 

[emt_irl]

nice jeep... clean instalation, do you find your front head and rear tail lights fog up with the holes drilled for the strobes?

also it looks cold where you are, do you find your equipment suffers from the low temps?

 

[SeanC898]

These pics were taken in the winter time. I live and volly in Lower Connecticut, Its not that cold. But like all places that get cold I do find I have to check my O2 tank more often in the winter. The only issues I've had with fogging up are in my reverse lights. The Fog lights and tail lights are free of moisture so no issues.

Yes my bunker gear is "exposed" like that. Were you expecting a tarp?

And Mark, the total cost for this truck was around $1,500. Most of the stuff I had from prior cars but this time I wanted to design and drive a truck I was proud of and that looked good. Yes it was pricey, but It's my money and I'm stoked with the way it all came out. Does everything I need it to and more.

Thanks for all the praise btw. I'm glad ya like it.

 

[JPINFV]

$1,500 that could have been put towards paramedic education...

 

[SeanC898]

True, But i'm content with EMT-B for now

 

[ExpatMedic0]

Can we re title "the Ambulances and Equipment thread" the "whacker thread"?
Good job installing the stuff.

 

[MrBrown]

*Brown shakes his head sadly, zips up his orange jumpsuit and puts on his David Clark headset

Medivac away!

 

[medic417]

.

Yes my bunker gear is "exposed" like that. Were you expecting a tarp?

Seems you did not read your bunker gear manual. The way you are storing is a major risk to your safety. A quality tarp would help reduce the risk.

 

[SeanC898]

Seems you did not read your bunker gear manual. The way you are storing is a major risk to your safety. A quality tarp would help reduce the risk.

Fair Enough. I'll look into something to keep it all together.

 

[medic417]

Fair Enough. I'll look into something to keep it all together.

Bunker gear deteriorates much more rapidly when stored exposed to the sun. Your tinted windows do not stop enough UV to protect them. I only mention as I do not want you to get hurt because of doing the same bad habit so many others have developed. So after fire rinse and hang dry bunker gear. Once dry store it concealed from sunlight. Be aware not all bags stop the UV. Here is one listed for storage. http://www.fireservicemanagement.com/gearbag.html

 

[lightsandsirens5]

Please tell me you do not leave your bunker gear exposed like that?

And you might want to consider all the nasties that gear is off-gassing (for lack of a better term). With all the OSB, plywood, synthetics, polymers, and volitile organic and hydrocarbon based products both contained in and used to construct buildings these days, there is some dangerous crap that gets embedded and partially absorbed by your turnouts.

Unless y'all wash them after every fire, then my point is pointless. (pun definatly intended)

 

[medic417]

And you might want to consider all the nasties that gear is off-gassing (for lack of a better term). With all the OSB, plywood, synthetics, polymers, and volitile organic and hydrocarbon based products both contained in and used to construct buildings these days, there is some dangerous crap that gets embedded and partially absorbed by your turnouts.

Unless y'all wash them after every fire, then my point is pointless. (pun definatly intended)

Very true. In fact besides the out gassing I have seen bunker gear that did not get cleaned regularly actually ignite while being worn fighting fire.

 

[ffemt8978]

Very true. In fact besides the out gassing I have seen bunker gear that did not get cleaned regularly actually ignite while being worn fighting fire.

I hate it when that happens. :blush:

 

[lightsandsirens5]

I hate it when that happens. :blush:

It didn't happen unless we get a play by play here ff.
Unless you were just being sarcastic of course.

I used to carry mine around in a suburban, but when people started asking what I was smoking in there, I quit. I never keep it in my vehicle now. It stays at the station, if I end up meeting the engine on scene, I swing by and pick it up, then go. An extra minute is worth it to me.

 

[lightsandsirens5]

Very true. In fact besides the out gassing I have seen bunker gear that did not get cleaned regularly actually ignite while being worn fighting fire.

Probably contaminated with PCBs or hydrocarbon residue?

PCBs would be extremely rare these days though. (Although we have multiple transformers in my district still insulated with PCB containing fluids.) Some nasty crap those PCBs are.

We had one guy once who somehow got his turnout pants pretty well soaked with diesel at a wreck. Well, later on, they would not let him near a fire till he got them cleaned. It took him forever.

We are responsible for talking our own gear to the cleaners and picking it up. The dept. pays for it, but we have to do the work.

Never seen flaming turnouts though. That must be a sight!