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11 hours ago, h_par202 said:

I think it’s because 88’s is the only fully staffed USAR (the others are cross-staffed). 

Never knew that, this makes complete sense. thanks

So because 88s is 88s,they get first dibs on new USAR rigs? I can see why that would be the case, just curious as to how the flow down works. 

On 4/17/2017 at 6:17 PM, x635 said:

Question....where do they outfit these cars? I remember seeing a TV show or magazine article awhile back that it was done at an official CHP location where they had an "assembly line" process, and a lot of the brackets and wiring harnesses the make themselves.

On 4/18/2017 at 0:07 PM, E0001 said:

CHP Academy. 3500 Reed Ave, West Sacramento. If you do a Google satellite view for that address you can see hundreds of patrol cars on the east side of the property.

Wow, no kidding. 

The google van sees all

Also, it's interesting to note the change of inventory between 2011 and 2016:

2016

2011

On 4/7/2017 at 0:25 PM, lalautze said:

2016 Tahoe (via google) - not sure of location

Wow you could PIT a semi with that bullbar 

On 4/2/2017 at 6:29 PM, pump305 said:

Too bad those light bars are junk.

Yea I imagine it would only be effective for a short distance. Oh well 

WOW, full length front facing LED bar?! That thing is huge!

3 hours ago, go2evryfyr said:

I think this is due to the change from survivair which became sperian which was purchased by Honeywell.. Newer red bottle is with the newer Honeywell label, the one to the right is survivair, and the one to the left is sperian all the same company with different branding dependant on age.

Ah ok. Makes perfect sense. Thank you

Can someone help me understand the difference between these SCBAs? Thanks!