Xplorer4x4

LAFD RA5

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Just wondered if this was an ALS bus or not? It has no paramedic markings on the side like some of the ALS Dodge buses do, but the Station Guide I found somewhere has it listed as ALS.

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all BLS rescues are numbered 800 or 900 series. 801,805,866 or 903,907, and so on

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all BLS rescues are numbered 800 or 900 series. 801,805,866 or 903,907, and so on

Thats why I asked. It should be ALS but missing the markings like all the other Dodge's.

 

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This is one of the newer E450 Rescue but same principal marking wise. No mention of medic on the box. The back door on the left simply says LAFD.

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Thats why I asked. It should be ALS but missing the markings like all the other Dodge's.

 

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It was probably just an oversight before the vehicle was delivered from the LAFD Shops. The Body Shop normally applies the "Paramedic" lettering. The number is what is a solid indication of ALS or BLS.

Station number = ALS ambulance

200 series = Second ALS or Ready Reserve ALS

600-700 series = Ready Reserve BLS

800-900 series = BLS ambulance

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