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Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative , Ford , Police/Emergency Click above for a high-res gallery of the lifeguard Escapes The Los Angeles County Lifeguards (cue the Baywatch theme and visions of Pamela and the shirtless Hoff ) are getting new rides. A fleet of customized 4WD Ford Escape Hybrids is replacing the group's current pickup trucks , and the first ten (of a total 45) have been delivered. Changes made to the Escapes for lifeguard duty include the replacement of the center console with a radio rack and the removal of the 60% side of the 60/40 split rear seat. In its place is a storage unit for emergency equipment. The lifeguards' Escapes are also fitted with heavy-duty rubber mats and are literally topped off with a custom roof rack. All are finished in the signature yellow paint, which is further accented with special graphics and dark wheels. It's a pretty spiffy-looking package overall, and the hybrid part of the equation surely appeals to many in the Golden State. You...
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