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The latest addition to the Irvington PD fleet, provided by Specialty Warning Systems, is a 2013 Ford Interceptor Sedan, replacing a Crown Victoria patrol vehicle. As with virtually every vehicle we are upfitting today, the lighting system is Whelen LED based including a WeCan Liberty lightbar, split red, white and blue 400 series lightheads on the front of the Setina pushbumper with LINZ6s on the outer faces. Split red/blue IONs are installed in the rear window with Vertex HideAways in the reverse & brake light housings. Red/blue Sidekick IONs replace the OEM side fender trim panels. System control is by way of an A6 controller. The Interceptor specific center console houses the department radio, A6 controller, power outlets, cup holder and armrest with integral printer. The upper platform also contains the laptop computer mount. Prisoner containment is a Pro Gard system which includes an ABS transport seat and floorpan. The radio chassis and required electronics are installed on a full width sliding trunk tray. The outside graphics, adapted to the new body style, mirrors the rest of the IPD fleet vehicles. The Irvington PD has placed their confidence in us for several years to provide their new vehicles and maintain the rest of the fleet. We appreciate this confidence and look forward to working with them for many years to come.

It's been a hectic past couple of months for us, leaving little time to post our recent deliveries, but over the next week or so we'll be trying to get more up. The Archville Fire Department, established in 1909 in the Scarborough Fire District, recently took delivery of their new Chief’s vehicle, a 2012 Ford Expedition designated 2631, from Specialty Warning Systems in Danbury CT. Lighting is comprised of Whelen components including a Freedom lightbar, an eight head Dominator in the front grille, split red/white IONs on the Setina pushbumper and red/white M4s at each corner for side protection. Vertex HideAways in the brake & reverse lights, an eight head Traffic Advisor above the cargo door and red/white IONs on the cargo door and in the upper cargo window complete the system which is controlled by A CenCom Sapphire system. The center console is a Havis vehicle specific which contains the department and County radios, CenCom control head, dual power outlets and side mount armrest. Additional LED lighting was added inside the cargo compartment to aid in equipment retrieval at night, with PAR36 LEDs added under the rear of the truck for supplemental reverse and ground lighting. The unique black reflective striping, gold leaf and white reflective lettering and door seal framing a photo of their horse drawn engine combine to provide their exterior graphics. We enjoyed working with the Archville FD on their new Chief’s truck and appreciate their confidence in us. We look forward to additional projects with them in the future.

To all those reading this thread, the banter has been going on since 2002 when a parade invitation was lost in the mail. Mill Plain started last and it has become a highlight of Mill Plain and Brewster to see what will happen. When you look at the relationship between the two it started in 1945 when Mill Plain was born, some 85 years after Brewster was started. A brotherhood was formed that still remains today. Eight years ago Mill Plain and Miry Brook started coverinng for Brewster and Mahopac Falls so that they and their families could enjoy themselves at the convention in Lake George and the interaction between them is amazing. We have become one department spanning two states enjoying each other stories and families. Also the residents of Southeast and visitors applaud like crazy when they come through. This is written by the past chief of Mill Plain who helped start it and who is now a captain and vice president of Brewster. As for mill plain and all the rest when stuff happens they are top notch organizations and i am proud to have been a member of three out of four of them so heres to brewsterfalls ,mill plain and miry brook, some of us salute you

Specialty Warning Systems in Danbury CT recently delivered a new 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe to the Ardsley NY Police Department. Upfitted as a daily patrol unit the warning system is comprised of Whelen LED components including a Freedom lightbar, split red/white 400 LEDs and LINZ6s on the front and sides of the (Setina) pushbumper, an eight head Dominator in the rear cargo window, four HideAway LEDs in the rear taillights and headlight flasher. Two additional LINZ6s were added to the inside of the rear cargo compartment to provide supplemental rear warning when the cargo door is raised. The Havis Stout Mount console contains department radios, dual cup holder, 12V power outlets, Whelen controller and flip up armrest / printer combination. The Panasonic laptop is secured by way of a locking Havis dock, locking swing arm and tilt/swivel adapter. The single prisoner containment system is also provided by Setina, incorporating a passenger side prisoner compartment, polycarbonate divider and wire mesh rear barrier. Additional LED compartment lighting was added in the cargo compartment to aid in equipment retrieval at night. We enjoyed working with the Ardsley PD on their new patrol Tahoe, look forward to doing so again in the future on additional projects and appreciate the confidence they placed in us to provide their new unit.

With the new Interceptors just beginning to appear in our area, and the interest they seem to be genearting, we thought we'd share this recent delivery. Specialty Warning Systems in Danbury CT recently delivered its first new Ford Interceptor Utility to the Wilton CT Police Department. The result of many months of transition planning with the WPD, the new Utility, assigned as the patrol sergeant’s vehicle, is the first of five Interceptors for Wilton, the remaining four being sedans, which are currently underway. The warning system is all Whelen LED incorporating a Liberty WeCan lightbar, Vertex HideAways in the sides of the headlight housings, four HideAway LEDs in the rear taillights, 400 series and IONs on the Setina pushbumper and a six head Dominator in the rear window. The center console is a Havis Interceptor specific unit containing dual cup holders, 12V power outlets, flip up armrest, Whelen controller and department radio. It also carries a Panasonic dock with a CF30 Toughbooks laptop and Zebra mobile printer. As patrol supervisors do not transport prisoners, there is no rear partition or containment system but a custom cargo compartment command cabinet, for scene control, is planned for the near future. We have enjoyed a long and co-operative working relationship with the Wilton PD, appreciate their confidence in us and look forward to providing their service and new vehicle conversions for many years to come.

Specialty Warning Systems, in Danbury CT, recently delivered a 2012 Tahoe Chief’s vehicle to the New Hackensack Fire District, located in the Dutchess County Town of Wappinger. The warning system is almost exclusively Whelen including a Freedom lightbar, 700 series lightheads in the lower grille, Mirror Beams on each side mirror, split color M4s on each corner, split color Slimlighters in each rear side cargo window, LAW HideAways in the tailights and split color M4s on the rear cargo door. A linear traffic advisor above the cargo door provides supplemental rear warning as well as standard arrow direction. System control is by way of the CenCom system The custom cargo compartment command cabinet provides for tool and equipment storage, scene command, turnout gear, SCBA and rear communications. The center console is a 24” Havis which contains department communications, CenCom control head, storage box, dual cup holders, armrest, map light and scanner. In addition to the unique two tone paint (which New Hackensack incorporates into all their Chief’s vehicles) the exterior graphics include gold leaf, white reflective and black accent elements. This is the second Chiefs vehicle we’ve built for the NHFD, the first being an in service 2008 Tahoe. We have enjoyed working with the New Hackensack FD on both of them and look forward to working with them on additional projects in the future Look for the NHFD video on our You Tube channel in the upcoming weeks.

The Patterson Fire Department, in Putnam County New York, has taken delivery of their new Chiefs vehicle following conversion by Specialty Warning Systems in Danbury, CT. Designated 22-1-2, the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe (Police Package) functions as the department chief’s response vehicle and on scene command post. Similar to many of the vehicles we fit out today, the lighting package is 100% Whelen LED based incorporating a Freedom lightbar with dual LED alleys & takedowns, four LINZ6s behind the front grille, Mirror Beams on each side view mirror and 4 “ round fog light LEDs that contain both red warning and white driving light modules. Red / white M4s were installed on each outer corner, LAW Hideaways in the taillights and an Outer Edge Pillar on each rear side of the cargo door. A solid state headlight flasher and Powercall siren with two 100m watt speakers behind the front grille, complete the warning system. Two additional split color LINZ6s were installed in the upper cargo door to provide supplemental lighting to the rear when the cargo door is in the raised position. Four Strip Lite compartment lights provide work area lighting within the cargo compartment while the two perimeter lights installed on the rear bumper operate with the OEM reverse lights and in conjunction with the cargo lighting to supply on scene ground safety. The Extendo Bed sliding carrier provides storage for turnout gear, SCBA, handlight, Knox Box, scene command supplies, hand tools, portable extinguishers and T.I. camera. Two of the three department radios and a full complement of portable radio chargers were also installed on the carrier so as to be available when the unit is collapsed into the vehicle or fully extended. The 24 inch Havis console contains all three department radios, the Powercall siren, Whelen lighting controller, storage box, dual cup holders, armrests and an additional portable radio charger. Exterior graphics include gold leaf striping and lettering, white reflective side striping and a red & yellow safety chevron on the rear bumper. A Weather Tech hood deflector, side window rain guards and mud flaps were also added to the outside of the vehicle. In the coming weeks, look for the video on this vehicle on our YouTube channel Specialty Warning Systems extends it’s thanks to the Patterson FD for their confidence in us to provide their Chief’s new response vehicle, and we look forward to working with them on additional projects in the years to come.

With the demands of the holiday season, we're a little behind in getting the photos and info on Greenwich FD's recent delivery but are correcting that now to provide a full complement of photos and info on the truck for other forum readers. The new Car 5 is the on duty shift commanders response vehicle and replaces it's predecessor, a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, upfitted and delivered by SWS in May of 2007. The Tahoe has been reassigned within the GFD and remains as a backup shift command vehicle or additional in the event of severe weather or incidents. The new Car 5 (a 2011 Expedition EL) is the product of much planning and many meetings to satisfy the diverse needs of the Greenwich FD. The warning system is, obviously, all LED incorporating a Freedom FX lightbar, eight head Dominator in the front grille, split red/white M4 Super LEDs on each outer corner, two head Dominators in each rear side cargo window and headlight flasher. The rear of the vehicle has another eight head Dominator in the cargo window, four HideAway LEDs in the taillights and split color M4s on the outside of the cargo door. The Super LED floods under the rear of the truck are configured to operate with the OEM reverse lights and provide stationary area lighting at the rear of the truck for night operations. The Whelen lighting and siren controller has the secondary amplifier to generate dual tone siren. The 30 inch Havis console contains GFD & Westchester County radios, map light, dual cup holder, 12V power outlets, storage box and Opticom function indicators. The Panasonic CF30 laptop is installed by way of a side mounted docking station. The cargo compartment Extendo Bed is configured to contain turnout gear, SCBA, extinguishers, IC supplies, meters and hand tools. Super LED compartment lights were added to the cargo door and interior headliner for general purpose lighting and were configured to operate with the underbody LED floods to provide overall rear utility lighting. A Kussmaul system with Auto Eject provides regulated 110 & 12V power supply to the laptop and modem when the vehicle is plugged in with a shoreline or on the road. The graphics package includes red and white reflective striping and lettering, department seal on each front door and diamond grade cargo door safety chevron. Specialty Warning Systems appreciates the confidence the Greenwich Fire Department places in us to provide their response vehicles. We strive to earn this confidence with every vehicle and look forward to working with them on other projects in the years to come. Look on YouTube soon for the video on Car 5 http://www.youtube.c...n1?feature=mhee http://specialtywarningsystems.com/

The Pocantico Hills FD, in Westchester County New York, has taken delivery of their new Chiefs vehicle following conversion by Specialty Warning Systems in Danbury, CT. Designated 2381, the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (Police Package) functions as the department chief's response vehicle and on scene command post. As with most emergency vehicles today, the lighting package is 100% LED based incorporating a Whelen Freedom lightbar, six head Dominator in the front grille, 4" round Super LEDs in the front fog light housings, HideAway LEDs in the taillights, another Dominator in the rear cargo window and four red/white M4s, one on each outer bumper corner. Four split color LINZ6s were installed in the upper cargo door trim so as to be visible to oncoming traffic when the cargo door is raised. Three LED compartment lights are installed inside the cargo area for night operations. System control is by way of a 295SLSA6. The 24 inch Havis console contains department low and high band radios as well as the county trunk radio. (All three have rear mounted remote heads in the cargo compartment). Dual 12V power outlets, storage box, side mounted armrest and dual cup holders were also incorporated into the console. Exterior graphics include gold leaf striping and lettering, with red & white reflective elements. Please watch our YouTube channel for the video when it gets posted Specialty Warning Systems extends it's thanks to the Pocantico Hills FD for their confidence in us to provide their Chief's new response vehicle, and we look forward to working with them on additional projects in the years to come. http://www.specialty...ingsystems.com/ http://www.youtube.c...n1?feature=mhee

Located in northeastern Westchester County, the Somers Fire Department has taken delivery of their newest Chief's vehicle, a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban. Serving as both a first response vehicle and incident command post, 2443 incorporates an all LED Whelen lighting system that includes a Freedom FX lightbar, 700 series and LINZ6 series Super LEDs behind the grille, M4 LEDs on each outer corner and on the rear cargo door and 4 LAW HideAway LEDs in the rear taillights. Strip Lite and LINZ6 LEDs were added in the rear cargo compartment to provide additional rear facing warning when the cargo door is raised. All six are door activated and can be temporarily disabled by way of an automatically resetting sixty second timer. A roof mounted Dominator Traffic Advisor provides direction for oncoming vehicles. A CenCom control system and Sound Off headlight flasher complete the warning system. A 24" Havis console contains the department and county trunk radios, Uniden scanner, cup holders, power outlets, side mount armrest, CenCom control head and storage box. The computer mount is a heavy duty Havis system which includes a multi position tilt/swivel arm and docking station for a Panasonic CF19 laptop using a roof mounted Antenna Plus Cellular/PCS/GPS antenna. An airbag option switch was installed to allow for selective deactivation of the passenger front airbag. The exterior graphics package incorporates gold leaf and reflective elements, the department's elephant logo on each front door and a diamond grade red and white safety chevron spanning the entire rear cargo door. Par 36 Super LED floodlights were installed under the rear of the truck and configured to operate with the OEM reverse lights to aid in backing the vehicle at night. The staff and crew at Specialty Warning Systems extends it's thanks to the Somers FD for their confidence in us to provide their latest Chief's Suburban, the second vehicle upfitted by SWS for the Somers FD this year. (U-5 was completed and delivered this past June). We look forward to working with them on additional projects in the future. Watch for the SFD 2443 video in our YouTube library in the near future. http://www.specialty...ingsystems.com/

Located in Westchester County New York, the Irvington Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2011 Chevrolet Suburban, assigned to the Chief of Department. Like most of the FD vehicles we upfit today, the lighting system is 100% Whelen LED incorporating a six head Dominator, LINZ6s and 700 series Super LEDs behind the grille. A Freedom lightbar, LAW4 HideAways in the taillights and an Outer Edge above the rear cargo door complete the warning system. A Dominator traffic advisor was installed on the rear of the roof while four LINZ6s inside the cargo compartment provide rear facing warning when the cargo door is raised. Lighting & siren are all controlled by a CenCom system. Two PAR36 LED floods are configured to provide additional lighting when the vehicle is in reverse. FD and County radios, a Uniden scanner, CenCom head, power outlets, cup holder, side mount armrest and six inch storage box are all contained in a 24 inch Havis console. The custom built rear cabinet incorporates storage for turnout gear and SCBA , adjustable shelving and rear radio equipment. The slide out command drawer contains a remarking whiteboard, clear overlay and under board storage for admin supplies. The reflective graphics package mirrors the other IFD Chief's vehicles. Our thanks to the Irvington FD for their confidence in Specialty Warning Systems to provide the new Chief's truck, our second one for them. We look forward to working with them in the future on additional projects. Visit YouTube to explore our video library http://www.specialty...ingsystems.com/

The Croton Falls Fire Department, in Westchester County New York, recently took delivery of their new Chief's truck, a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. As with many of today's first response vehicles, much time was invested to assure it could fulfill a multitude of capabilities. One specific need was sufficient rear facing warning as the CFFD regularly responds up to I-684, a limited access, multi lane highway occupied by high speed, high volume traffic. As Chief's vehicles are typically the initial personnel to arrive on scene, and distracted, impatient drivers present a real danger to first and subsequent responders, the need for adequate rear warning was paramount. As with most of the vehicles upfitted by SWS today, 2071 incorporates a 100% LED based warning system. Front facing components include a Whelen FX Freedom lightbar, two six head Dominators and two LINZ6s in the front grille with a Sound Off headlight flasher. Side warning is provided by M4s on each outer bumper corner, a four head Dominator Plus in each rear side cargo window and a Sound Off Intersector under each side view mirror. The rear is protected by a Whelen Outer Edge, Outer Pillar Edge, eight head Dominator Plus in the upper cargo window, two split color M4s on the cargo door and four LAW HideAway LEDs in the taillights. A CenCom system with a HOWLER low frequency siren system complete the overall warning package. A custom built Command / Storage cabinet was installed in the rear cargo compartment which incorporates communications equipment, space for turnout & SCBA, four open storage compartments, adjustable shelving and slide out command drawer with marking whiteboard and clear overlay. Two additional four head Dominator Plus bars were installed on the sides of the cabinet to provide additional rear warning when the cargo door is raised. Rear vehicle area lighting for nighttime operations is provided by three LED compartment lights. Two dual lamp floods under the rear of the truck supplement the area work lights while also operating in conjunction with the OEM reverse lights. The 24 inch Havis console contains the department and County radios, CenCom control head, storage box, side mounted armrests, dual cup holder, 12V power outlets and HOWLER controls. Vehicle graphics include white reflective striping, red safety chevron on the rear door, along with gold leaf lettering and department artwork on each front passenger door. Specialty Warning Systems extends it's thanks to the Croton Falls Fire Department for the confidence placed in us to provide their new Chief's vehicle. We look forward to working with them on future projects. YouTube video link............http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABtaENSy9fw While we are appreciative and thankful for the hectic workload we have been working through since the move to our larger, more efficient facility last Thanksgiving, it has limited the amount of time we've had available to keep current projects posted on EMTBRAVO as they're completed. Most readers are probably well aware of the vehicles we deliver to fellow departments in Westchester, Putnam and Duchess Counties as they are delivered, but may not have had an opportunity to see vehicles that have been completed for other areas. We'll be starting to get these up for readers' interest and feedback in the near future. If NYS vehicles are of interest, we would be happy to post the most recent ones as well. Please let us know what you would like to see in the coming weeks and we'll be happy to get them up for you...........Thanks for everyone's support and interest !....... SWS

A 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chief's response vehicle, was recently completed and delivered to the South Salem Fire Department, in Westchester County New York. Designed for first response and scene command, Unit 2451 incorporates an all LED Whelen lighting system including a Liberty lightbar (with LED alleys and takedowns), 700 series and LINZ6 Super LEDs in the grille and M4 Super LEDs on each outer bumper corner. A mirror beam kit, taillight LAW HideAway LEDs and an eight head Dominator, installed in the rear cargo window, complete the system which is controlled by a 295SLSA6 controller. Two dual halogen floodlights were installed under the rear bumper which were then divided……one lamp in each head is configured with the OEM reverse lights to provide additional lighting when the vehicle is backing at night. The other lamp in each head works in conjunction with four LED compartment lights installed on the cargo door and inside the rear compartment, all providing general area lighting for nighttime operations. The custom Command / Storage cabinet incorporates room for storage of SCBA and turnout gear, a command drawer with white marking board and clear overlay, hanging file drawer and open compartments for scene management supplies and small equipment. One compartment was also dedicated to communications equipment and electronic controls. A Havis vehicle specific console took the place of the original center console insert, incorporating the Whelen controller, department communications equipment and 12V power outlets. White reflective striping combined with gold leaf accents and lettering make up the exterior graphics package. 2451 is the third vehicle Specialty warning Systems has provided to the South Salem FD and we appreciate their ongoing confidence in us and enjoy working with them on the design and construction of their new vehicles. We look forward to working with the SSFD on future vehicle projects. Visit us on the web at http://www.specialty...ingsystems.com/ View 2451 on YouTube at

The Pound Ridge FD, in Westchester County, recently took delivery of a new Chief's response vehicle, a 2010 Chevrolet Suburban. While most lighting systems today incorporate LED lightbars, the PRVFD always utilizes a Code 3 MX7000 lightbar. Five upper level halogen rotators, front intersection sweep lights, alleys, takedowns, rear work lights and eight lower level LED flashers are all built in. 700 series Super LEDs were installed in the grille with M4s on each outer corner and rear cargo door. A Dominator Traffic Advisor in the rear cargo window and HideAway LEDs in the rear taillights, complete the system, which is controlled by a Whelen CenCom system. Four halogen floodlights were installed under the sides of the vehicle providing ground perimeter lighting for nighttime operations. An ExtendoBed sliding cargo bed carrier provides storage for scene management equipment, EMS gear, SCBA and turnout gear, Command supplies and communications equipment. The front console is a Havis vehicle specific unit which contains the CenCom control head, County trunk and department radios. Specialty Warning Systems extends their thanks to the Pound Ridge FD for their confidence in us to provide their new Suburban. We look forward to working with them in the future on other projects. visit us on the web at http://www.specialty...ingsystems.com/ See this vehicle on YouTube at

The Irvington (NY) Police Department recently took delivery of a 2010 Crown Victoria, marked patrol vehicle. The Whelen LED warning system includes a fully loaded Liberty lightbar with LED alleys & takedowns, split red/white 400s and LINZ6s (on the Go Rhino pushbumper) and LAW HideAways in the front corners. The rear of the vehicle has a rear deck dual Avenger and LAWs in the brake and backup lights. Overall system control is by way of a 295SLSA6 controller. The center console is a Havis Stout Mount Series, which contains the dual cup holder, 12V power outlets, Havis/LEDCO laptop mount, and Whelen controller. The prisoner containment system is made by Pro Gard and includes the solid front partition with ABS transport seat and floorpan. The outside graphics package is all reflective, matching the other vehicles in the IPD fleet. Specialty Warning Systems appreciates the confidence the Irvington PD has placed in us, to provide their new vehicles and looks forward to a long working relationship in the future.

The Irvington New York Police Department has accepted delivery of a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicle, replacing a retired Crown Victoria. The lighting package incorporates Whelen LED equipment including an FX Freedom lightbar, fully loaded and with dual LED alleys and takedowns. Red and white 400 Super LEDs and LINZ6s are mounted on the Go Rhino pushbumper. An eight head Dominator, LAW HideAway LEDs in the taillights and two additional LINZ6s inside the cargo compartment (for rear warning with the cargo door raised) complete the rear lighting. A Whelen 295SLSA6 controller and Sound Off headlight flasher finish the system. The center console is a 12 inch Havis Stout Mount which contains the swing arm laptop mount, dual cup holder, power outlets, department communications and the Whelen control head. The custom cargo Command Cabinet includes a command drawer with marking whiteboard, clear overlay and storage for administrative supplies. One compartment with sufficient storage for traffic control equipment, another with adjustable shelving for EMS or investigative equipment and a third for scene management supplies were all integrated into the cabinet. Prisoner containment is a Pro Gard system which includes an ABS transport seat, full partition and wire mesh barrier between the second row seating and the cargo compartment. The I.P.D. graphics package mirrors their other fleet vehicles, now including a rear safety chevron and roof ID for aerial identification. Specialty Warning Systems extends it's thanks to the Irvington Police Department for the opportunity to provide their new Tahoe patrol vehicle. We look forward to working with them on additional vehicles in the future and a long working relationship. See more of this unit at You can also visit our web site at http://specialtywarningsystems.com/

The Beekman New York Fire District recently took delivery of their new Chief's vehicle, a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The LED lighting system includes an FX Freedom lightbar, side Mirror Beams, grille mounted 700 Super LEDs, LAW HideAways in the taillights and linear Traffic Advisor installed above the rear cargo doors. Two Strip Lite LEDs installed on the interior face of the cargo door, provide additional rear facing warning when the cargo door is raised. Four Strip Lite LED compartment lights were also added inside the cargo area for general work lighting at night. A 295SLSA6 lighting / siren controller and Sound Off headlight flasher complete the system. The center console is a 24 inch Havis which includes the department radio, Whelen SLSA6, Traffic Advisor control, power outlets, armrest and storage box. The exterior grahics (including the bumper chevron) are fully reflective. A custom Command and Storage cabinet was built for the cargo compartment which includes apace for turnout gear, SCBA, command drawer with whiteboard and storage drawer for scene and command supplies. The new Tahoe is the second vehicle Specialty Warning Systems has provided to the Beekman Fire District, the first being their Fire Police Van completed in November of 2008. We, at Specialty Warning, extend our thanks to the Beekman FD for their continued confidence in us to provide their new vehicles and look forward to working with them on future projects. See more at or visit us online at http://specialtywarningsystems.com/

Specialty Warning Systems recently completed and delivered a 2010 Dodge Charger to the Redding (CT) Police Department. Serving primarily as a traffic enforcement vehicle, RPD's new Charger is replacing it's predecessor, a 2007 Crown Victoria. With an overall "discreet" configuration the priority, the lighting package incorporates Whelen Mirror and Inner Beams, 4 inch round TIR6s in the lower front driving light housings, a dash mounted dual Avenger and Sound Off Ghost Lights in the front grille. Dual Talons and Federal Vipers installed on the rear package shelf, and two LAW HideAway LEDs placed in the OEM reverse light housings work in conjunction with the OEM taillight flashers to provide rear lighting. LINZ6s were mounted in each rear passenger window to provide side lighting. The Havis Stout Mount console contains the Whelen 295HFSA6 controller, department radio, adjustable armrest, power outlets and swing arm with adjustable base for a laptop computer. Specialty Warning Systems extends it's thanks to the Redding PD for their continued confidence in us to provide their installation, conversion and repair services. We look forward to working with them for many years to come. YouTube Video: SWS on the Web: http://specialtywarningsystems.com/

Mutual Engine Co. in Mount Kisco New York recently accepted delivery of their new Chief's truck, a black 2010 Suburban. Mutual is one of several companies in Mount Kisco…….In addition to Mutual Engine, Specialty Warning Systems has provided vehicles to Independent Fire Co. in 2009 and Union Hook and Ladder in 2008. The 100% LED lighting package incorporates Whelen components including a Liberty FX lightbar, six head Dominator and two 700 series lights behind the front grille, M4s on each outer corner and dual Talons in the rear side cargo windows. In the rear, two Outer Edge LINZ6 units were installed above the cargo window, four LAW HideAways mounted in the taillights and an eight head Dominator Traffic Advisor installed in the upper cargo window. In the cargo compartment, two Strip Lites and two LINZ6s were incorporated to provide additional rearward warning for instances when the cargo door is raised, eliminating the lightbar and Outer Edge. Four Strip Lite compartment lights were installed on the face of the cargo door and inside the compartment to provide general utility lighting for night operations. Two PAR36 Super LED floodlights, mounted under the rear bumper, function as both ground lighting and supplemental reverse lighting. A custom console insert contains the Whelen CenCom control head, department radio and County trunk radio. The OEM armrest was also modified to incorporate two cup holders. (The department graphics were added after conversion was complete) We appreciate the opportunity to provide Mutual Engine's latest response vehicle and look forward to working with them again in the future on other projects. See Mutual's new Suburban on YouTube using You can also visit us on the web at http://specialtywarningsystems.com/

The Redding CT Police Department recently received a new Chevrolet Express cargo van, assigned to their Animal Control Division, which replaces the previous Ford Explorer. Lighting needs, while simpler than a standard patrol vehicle, were still an important consideration as the Animal Control Officer operates at all times of day and night in many weather conditions. As the primary concern was for vehicles approaching from the rear, a Liberty lightbar was installed above the rear cargo doors to provide maximum protection at the back of the vehicle. It was also reversed and high intensity LED takedown lights installed, to provide rearward area lighting at night. LIN3s in the grille, LAW2 HideAways in the rear taillights and Sound Off Predator IIs on each front corner, complete the lighting system. The 18 inch Havis Consolidator console contains the department radios, Havis switch panel, Whelen siren amplifier, portable radio charger and Mag Lite. Storage cabinetry, a front barrier partition and PacMount tool tracks were all installed in the cargo compartment for stowage of equipment and tools with sufficient space still available for a portable kennel for animal containment. Whelen M6 LEDs installed in the roof, were integrated with the OEM dome lights to provide additional work lighting inside the vehicle. A roof mounted ventilation system and fully reflective graphics package complete the outside of the vehicle. Specialty Warning Systems has provided installation, repair service and upfitting to the Redding Police Department for many years and appreciates the proactive working relationship we have shared with the RPD. See us on YouTube or Visit us on the web http://www.specialtywarningsystems.com

Specialty Warning Systems recently delivered a new 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe to the Sleepy Hollow Fire Department, replacing one of the existing Chief's response vehicles. Located on the shore of the Hudson in Westchester County, Sleepy Hollow was made famous in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irvine, which tells the story of the Headless Horseman. Based on the Police Package Tahoe, the warning system is 100% LED, incorporating a fully loaded Freedom FX lightbar, red 700 Super LEDs and a six head Dominator behind the front grille. Red/white M4 LEDs were installed on each outer bumper corner for intersection protection and the rear cargo door for additional rear warning. Four LAW HideAway LEDs were also installed in the rear taillights. A Sound Off Signal headlight flasher completed the lighting system while system control is by way of a Whelen 295SLSA6 with single 100 watt (grille mounted) siren speaker. The 24 inch Havis console contains the Whelen SLSA6 system controller, department and County radios, dual cup holders, 12V power outlets and side mounted armrest. A custom mount for rear portable radio chargers and rechargeable Streamlight was installed in the cargo compartment. Specialty Warning Systems would like to extend their thanks to the Sleepy Hollow FD for the opportunity to upfit their newest Chief's truck and looks forward to working on additional vehicles with them, in the future. More of this vehicle via YouTube....follow the attached link http://www.specialty...ingsystems.com/

The Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Department recently accepted delivery of a Special Services model, 2010 Ford Expedition, replacing one of two Dodge Ram 1500 pickups built by Specialty Warning Systems in 2005. (This Dodge Ram will continue it's service life following an upgrade, refit and reassignment to the Fire Police) The audible & visual warning system is 100% Whelen, incorporating (in the front) an FX Freedom lightbar, two eight head red / white Dominators in the grille, M4 Super LEDs on each outer front corner and a headlight flasher. A 295HFS4 controller with secondary amplifier provides dual siren tones to two 100 watt speakers behind the grille. Six LINZ6 LEDs were installed on the side running boards, while another eight head Dominator in the rear cargo window, blue/amber TIR6s on either side of the OEM license plate, red LAW HideAways in the taillights and blue LAW HideAways in the reverse lights complete the rear warning. Two TIR3s, installed in the lower cargo compartment, provide additional rear facing warning when the cargo door is in the raised position, effectively blocking the Freedom bar. Their control is by way of a single switch that simultaneously deactivates the Dominator, protecting the vision of operators working in the rear of the vehicle. The center console is a 30 inch Havis model, housing the department and fire police radios, Whelen control head, Uniden scanner, dual cup holders, power outlets, driver and passenger side armrests and nine inch storage compartment. The custom rear Command / Storage Cabinet includes a command drawer with a marking whiteboard and clear overlay, hanging file and storage drawers, open storage for turnout and SCBA and three compartments for extinguishers and similar smaller equipment. Four Super LED compartment lights were installed on the cargo door and inside the cargo compartment, providing supplemental lighting at night. The graphics package incorporates white reflective safety striping, gold leaf lettering and accents and a red / gold leaf maltese cross. View the video through the link below Visit us on the web http://www.specialty...ingsystems.com/

The Darien CT Police Department recently accepted delivery of a 2010 Harley Davidson Road King, Police Package patrol motorcycle, upfitted by Specialty Warning Systems, in Danbury CT. This unit replaces a 2008 model year, one of two maintained by the Darien PD. Whelen Engineering LED components make up the entire lighting system, including two 4 " round TIR6s in the outer pursuit lamp housings, TIR3s on each side of the front fender, LIN6s on each side, mounted on the highway crash bars and a TIR3 Light Array behind the windscreen. The Havis Trunk Pack contains three red and three blue LIN6s as well as an LED Strip Lite which mirrors the OEM brake, tail and turn light functions. The siren is a waterproof Whelen unit with 100 watt speaker installed on the inboard passenger side crash bar. The reflective graphics duplicates the package on Darien's other HD patrol motorcycle, both utilizing the same color combinations and artwork as the rest of the DPD patrol fleet. Specialty Warning Systems would like to express their thanks to the Darien Police Department for their confidence in us to provide their latest fleet addition and looks forward to a long and cooperative working relationship. Fore more information, visit our web site http://specialtywarningsystems.com/ You can also view this vehicle on YouTube

The systems that allow for keys to be removed while the vehicle remains running are commonly referred to as ignition override systems. These systems require they "pggyback" or are spliced into the OEM ignition cirucits of the vehicle. With ther ever increasing complexity of the OEM computer, and the reliance of all the OEM systems on these computers, we believe the greater the possibility of potential conflicts that could result in poor performance, error codes or malfunctions. The Tremco system is indeed the one I was referring to. I'm not sure why the one particular PD ultimately stopped using them but I can say that several years ago, one of the components that works with the system experienced some ongoing issues with longevity. This issue has since been rectified by way of a new manufacturer and heavier duty construction. Since this time, we have had no problems with them at all. They integrate very simply with the OEM system(s), require no splicing, cutting or invasion of any OEM wiring and work very well. They are in use accross the country, providing excellent security for a wide variety of vehicles. While the Tremco system is one method of vehicle security, I'm sure there may be others that could be explored. This just happens to be the one we evaluated and found to meet the overall requirements for our customers, were simple to install, cost effective and reliable. When we researched the various alternatives, we found the number of emergency vehicles that had been stolen in prior years, was much greater than we had heard of......a trend which seems to be increasing. My only purpose in bringing this up is for providers to recognize this as an increasing problem and to raise the concept of a security system as a means by which valuable equipment and vehicles may be secured and the potential for another death, possibly be averted. SWS1

Just an FYI to an unfortunate situation, wherever the blame may ultimately fall........Vehicle Anti Theft Systems are readily available for just this type of sad circumstance. More and more emergency service vehicles (police, fire and EMS) are being targeted for theft, with sadly unfortunate results. We've done these anti theft systems in vehicles for several of the emergency services with the expectation of preventing this type of situation. Simple to install and effective, they also help meet Homeland Security recommendations. They may save another life someday.