2011 Ford Super Duty Fire Truck Debuts at L.A. Auto Show

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2011 Ford Super Duty Fire Truck Debuts at L.A. Auto Show

Posted by Mike Levine | December 2, 2009

Photos: Sam VarnHagen

Ford’s 2011 Super Duty fire truck is for the firefighter in all of us. The flame red F-550 chassis cab, which debuted today at the L.A. Auto Show, has been converted into a first-responder vehicle that can tackle Southern California’s urban and rural emergencies. It features plenty of storage and cubby space for search-and-rescue and paramedic supplies, plus it has a remote-controlled flame-suppressant turret that allows firefighters to battle a fire while staying protected within the truck. It also sports a winch integrated into its front bumper.

Ford is using the Super Duty fire truck to help the Los Angeles County Firefighters Widows and Orphans Fund. Ford will donate $10,000 to the fund at the outset, plus $10 for those who each person who visits the Ford display and $20 for those who test drive a Ford vehicle at the LA Auto Show, up to a maximum of $6,000 a day throughout the run of the show.

“This is one small way we can give back to the families of these heroes and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their fellow citizens,” said Doug Scott, Ford Trucks Group Marketing Manager.

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nice article....wonder if ford is gonna bring it to the NY auto show