Apparatus - Chicago Fire Gets New Type III Ambulance

Chicago Fire Department put in service a new Type III ambulance built by Wheeled Coach on a Ford E450 chassis.
Oct. 14, 2015

Chicago Fire Department put in service a new Type III ambulance built by Wheeled Coach on a Ford E450 chassis. It's powered by a Ford 6.8L V-10 305 horsepower gasoline engine and a 5-speed automatic transmission. The unit is equipped with Federal Signal LED emergency warning lights and a Wheeled Coach "Cool Bar" external air conditioner condenser system.

Apparatus Type: ALS Unit
Model: E-450
Engine: Ford 6.8L V-10 305 horsepower gasoline engine
Generator: NA
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Tank: NA
Pump: NA
Aerial: NA
Manufacturer: Wheeled Coach
Chasis Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Year: 2015

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