Look on the drivers side bumper of the truck. That's a Q Siren. It's the standard fire truck siren that alot of people think (including me) every firetruck should have. Do a Youtube Search on Federal Q and you can hear it.
Not a noise ordinance. It is just the officer's preference. Some guys just flick the switch and leave it on. Some say they cant hear the radio with the Q blasting. Others wail on the Q the whole time...it just depends on who is in the front seat. Between 1975 abd 1999 the rigs came in with electronic sirens only. During that period the only Qs were the ones installed by the guys. All of the apparatus since 99 have Qs and electronics, except Engine 5 which came in with ONLY a Q :)
haha yup same here! I grew up about 2 blocks or so from E11 and L6....both were assigned yellow 1974 Maxim F models...a pumper and a tiller. Both had nose mounted Qs and used them well! E8 was not far either and the had a 1971 or so Maxim S with a federal doubletone mechanical siren. It was like music when a box was struck!!
Well, at least in Philadelphia you can still enjoy Q music. Most front line rigs have real Q's on them BY THEMSELVES; the only exceptions being a few ALF pumps and tillers with electronic Q's, also by themselves. If you're in Philly and you hear what sounds like an ambulance or police cruiser, chances are it indeed is.
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Someone needs a tripod!
NsTrainMan07 6 months ago in playlist firetrucks
Someone needs a tripod!
NsTrainMan07 6 months ago in playlist firetrucks
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gary0046 3 years ago
is this worchester maryland?
harfordcountyfire 3 years ago
worcester mass
eddiemo08 3 years ago
I like the old ladder 1 better. I will take a tiller over that beast anyday of the week.
05028324 4 years ago
They have Ladder 6s truck now...its the smeal 2006 rearmount and L-6 got this
eddiemo08 3 years ago
depends on the driver and the officer
Heyde1979 4 years ago
whats a q
MuffinMan051495 4 years ago
Look on the drivers side bumper of the truck. That's a Q Siren. It's the standard fire truck siren that alot of people think (including me) every firetruck should have. Do a Youtube Search on Federal Q and you can hear it.
Silenced03x 4 years ago
WHAT HE WAS USING THE ELECTRIONC SIREN AND HE HAD A Q. thats rare and interesting.
FDNYFirebuff2 4 years ago
At 21's, "my station". They have a Q and NEVER use it. I haven't herd it for like 3 yrs now.
TJE4210 4 years ago
maybe he didnt want to.... or maybe they just didnt use it in courtesy for the filmer.
b719 4 years ago
Most likely local noise ordinance like in New York City. The Q is just too loud for the elderly population.
fanoseagrave 4 years ago
Not a noise ordinance. It is just the officer's preference. Some guys just flick the switch and leave it on. Some say they cant hear the radio with the Q blasting. Others wail on the Q the whole time...it just depends on who is in the front seat. Between 1975 abd 1999 the rigs came in with electronic sirens only. During that period the only Qs were the ones installed by the guys. All of the apparatus since 99 have Qs and electronics, except Engine 5 which came in with ONLY a Q :)
jeepcj852003 4 years ago
Interesting. Thanks. If it was me in the officer's seat you would only hear the Q. PURE Q.
fanoseagrave 4 years ago
haha yup same here! I grew up about 2 blocks or so from E11 and L6....both were assigned yellow 1974 Maxim F models...a pumper and a tiller. Both had nose mounted Qs and used them well! E8 was not far either and the had a 1971 or so Maxim S with a federal doubletone mechanical siren. It was like music when a box was struck!!
jeepcj852003 4 years ago
Well, at least in Philadelphia you can still enjoy Q music. Most front line rigs have real Q's on them BY THEMSELVES; the only exceptions being a few ALF pumps and tillers with electronic Q's, also by themselves. If you're in Philly and you hear what sounds like an ambulance or police cruiser, chances are it indeed is.
fanoseagrave 4 years ago
NEWS FLASH: Sirens are loud? Our studies show they are so loud that people pull over!
rykember11 2 years ago