Chicago to Eliminate Black Roof

[Lebby]

Also per FAJ, the vehicles delivered with blue lights are having them swapped for green.

[Box 2565]

Also per FAJ, the vehicles delivered with blue lights are having them swapped for green.

I missed that.  Another welcome change.

[Bklyn Phil]

Several years ago NYPD changed to all white with police blue lettering.This was to save $800 per vehicle on paint costs.

Phil, Bklyn

[Box 2565]

Several years ago NYPD changed to all white with police blue lettering.This was to save $800 per vehicle on paint costs.

Phil, Bklyn

Cincinnati has been buying all white District Chief and EMS supervisor vehicles for 25 years.  I was told that it cost $400 additional to have them painted red.  What a scam.  They aren't leaving the assembly plant without paint on them so why not paint more of them red?  Anyway, CFD is switching to Ford pickup trucks with a Swiss brand cap for the DC's and Safety Officer,  Much to my delight they will be painted red!

[alf]

They saved $800 but then spent the savings on 3-M reflective striping.

Red is a basic color that's available annually.  The shade of red may not match the apparatus unless they pay extra for the matching paint.  However, it's a moot point as most people will be happy with any shade of basic red.