Medic Marks first "Coaster' siren experience..

[@911caddy]

Thanks for the history lesson. I live for that kinda historical EMS stuff. Thanks for sharing!

[@911caddy]

Hey Robert Yeah..Ear plugs for sure. We were just returning home from a rather strenuous hike up a local mountain and did'nt feel like carrying the 20 pound siren and the 17 pound battery too far. Kinda tired ya know.. Removing the cowl would give you virtually no decent sound. It's the cowl that gives you the unique sound that the Super Chief produces. That awesome low growl as it coasts down. Check out my parade video from last week for a lower tone demo of this Super Chief. Great comments

[@joen7xxx]

That is the classic B&M siren tone.

[@rykember11]

Awesome! That is really loud!

[@911caddy]

Sounds really nice so far! Getting a new rig or piece of apparatus is always cool. But, being on the committee is great! If you check the B&M siren web site which you probably have already. There is a Super Chief set up on a Ford Ambulance. It looks very nice! The more bling the better!! Lately, I prefer the whelen siren box.. Having both an electro-mechanical and a standard electronic siren box is the way to go if you have the dough!! Thanks for you post.

[@911caddy]

On a side note..I recently found out from B&M Sirens in California. That this "ol girl is 56 years old. She started her life on an Ambulance in the US.

[@911caddy]

That is fantastic news!! You guys will not be disappointed! I'm looking forward to that video clip! What type of Chevy/GM apparatus?

[@911caddy]

Yes, the Fire Population has to pull their heads out of their butts and start puchasing Super Chiefs!! Draws less amps, quieter in the cab, and louder at 100 feet than the Q amp hog!! Not to mention it sounds way better!! Especially in person! Did I mention the Super Chief is cheaper than the Q?

[@POOH875]

cool cool cool 5*****s and fav!

[@911caddy]

Yeah, as the "title" and "more info" indicate. This poor Medic is only use to electronic sirens. So he is duplicating what he's used to. I gave him a little pep talk before we got started.. Ugh. It's surprising how much better this 'ol girl sounds in person. These B&M video clips I've posted do not do this siren justice at all!!

[@starcraftguy1]

COOL!!!!!

[@robertgift]

Nice I like electromechanical sirens. Hearing protection, I hope?! I would have been farther away from that road. It has a kind of "in a can" sound. Would removing the cowling improve the sound? I'd try it. Did he ever get it to peak? Thanks for your demo video. Two sirens is a waste. No moreffective warning than one.

[@robertgift]

@Whemenoc Alarms The "in can sound" is that siren'sound, likely due to the cowling. The Federal Signal Q speaks freely witho resonator affecting the sound.

[@911caddy]

Yeah, I think I'm the only one close by who thinks it's cool? I always head out of town to "play".

[@allen480]

It was reported that 164 Bigfoot were very pissed about this. Sirens and Squatches dont mix. Next time file an environmental impact statement. lol! 👣👣 👣👣