Beach Park and Zion both have new Type I ambulances from AEV.
From Martin Nowak:
Beach Park new unit for 1243 replaces 1999 Ford E-450
Alexis photo
TYPE I AMBULANCE #A162 – Beach Park Fire Protection District
Zion, Illinois
Technical Specs
• Chassis: Ford F-550 4 x 4
• Engine: 6.7 Scorpion
• Transmission: Ford HD 6 speed automatic
• Attendant Seat: EVS Child Safety Seat; 3 pt. harness
• AEV Extruded Aluminum Body
• 6” Curbside Body Drop
• Custom Two Tone Paint to Match Fleet
• Size/Headroom: Interior 74” Finished
• Shoreline: 20 amp straight blade
• Kussmaul Auto Charge 1200
• Siren: Federal PA-300’ w/”Rumbler” low freq. speakers
• Air horn: Buell Dual 10” & 12” Strombos
• Patient lights: Kinequip LED
• Warning Light package: Weldon Diamondback V97 LED
• Whelen Shirtrail Lights
• Scene Lights Whelen 600 LED
• Opticom: Tomar
• ICC Warning Lights Switched w/Primary
• Link Air Ride Suspension
• Electrical: RMR
• Camera: Dual Function; (1) in Patient area Bullet Camera– (1) Ext. Back Up
• Power Door Locks w/override
• Action Area: Solid Surface – Midnight Melange
• Upholstery: Vacuum Formed
• CPR Seat: Double Wide; 6 point Harness; Positioned more Aft
• Stainless Steel Wheel Inserts
• Wheelbase: 189”
• FAWR: 7,000
• RAWR: 13,600
• GVWR: 18,000
Zion new unit for 1842 replaces the 2002 International:
Alexis photo
ZION FIRE DEPARTMENT – TYPE I AMBULANCE #A164
ZION, ILLINOIS
Technical Specs
• Chassis: Ford F-550 4 x 4
• Engine: 6.7 Scorpion
• Transmission: Ford HD 6 speed automatic
• Attendant Seat: EVS Child Safety Seat; 3 pt. harness
• AEV Extruded Aluminum Body
• 6” Curbside Body Drop
• Size/Headroom: Interior 74” Finished
• Shoreline: 20 amp straight blade
• Kussmaul Auto Charge 1200
• Siren: Federal PA-300’ Whelen Bumper Speaker
• Air horn: Buell Dual 10” & 12” Strombos
• Patient lights: Kinequip LED
• Warning Light package: Weldon Diamondback V97 LED
• Whelen Shirtrail Lights
• Scene Lights Whelen 600 LED
• Opticom: Tomar
• ICC Warning Lights Switched w/Primary
• Link Air Ride Suspension
• Electrical: RMR
• Camera: Dual Function; (1) in Patient area Bullet Camera– (1) Ext. Back Up
• Power Door Locks w/override
• Action Area: Stainless Steel
• Upholstery: Vacuum Formed
• CPR Seat: Double Wide; 6 point Harness; Positioned more Aft
• OEM Aluminum Wheels
• Wheelbase: 189”
• FAWR: 7,000
• RAWR: 13,600
• GVWR: 18,000
#1 by Wayne on August 31, 2012 - 5:06 AM
Most departments place ambulances in the same fashion Drew describes. Second, if anyone has ever taken the State Police traffic safety course, it’s a real eye opener. More lights does not always equal better. The rigs blocking traffic should have plenty of lights but the ones past that should really only be using minimal emergency lighting. It’s not only easier for us to see on scene without a 1000 lights but also easier for drivers to see once they get past the blocking rig because there is reduced glare.
#2 by FF99PM on August 30, 2012 - 10:28 PM
Found some video! Go to YouTube and search “MCFRS” and there are videos of various rigs responding and you can see the warning lights in operation. Good idea, the more visibility the better.
I was also under the impression that the arrow stick met safety guidelines that chevrons are now replacing. Any truth to that?
#3 by John on August 30, 2012 - 10:27 PM
Does anyone else know of any departments using cameras in the patient compartment? Also is this a first for Beach Park and Zion in terms of cameras?
#4 by Drew Smith on August 30, 2012 - 8:19 PM
This removed the need to transport the patient around the ambulance and reduces exposure to other traffic.
Second, our fire company blocks/shields before the oncoming traffic so having the arrow stick on the ambulance would not be beneficial. Also, half the time the apparatus will be facing the wrong direction to make the arrow stick useful.
Montgomery County MD used Whelen 600 fixtures mounted above the left and right side compartments and connected to an arrow stick controller to achieve such a warning signal. (check this link) Would like to see this in actual operation to evaluate its benefits.
#5 by Drew Smith on August 30, 2012 - 8:14 PM
We have not included this feature for some time.
First, our SOP is for the ambulance to pull past the crash and position with its rear doors facing the crash so patients are moved in a straight line from the crash into the ambulance.
#6 by Kevin Griffin on August 30, 2012 - 6:57 AM
Why are some departments not getting arrow sticks on their new rigs????????