Frazer Ambulances In The Northeast

[x635 4,066]

While I've always loved New Britain EMS's fleet and color scheme, I was browsing through JEMS annual Fleet Review and noticed that they have gotten a new Ford F-Super Duty/Frazer Type 1 Ambulance.

http://www.frazerbilt.com/flash.php

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As far as I know, this is the only Frazer in the Northeast. A Frazer ambulance is unique, because all the module powe, emergency and scene lighting, and HVAC is powered by an on-board generator, while the engine is reserved for the operation of the chasis. All cabintery is aluminum and all the agencies (mostly in Texas) that use them swear by them. I know I checked one out at EMS Today a few years back, and it was a great concept and I wondered why more agencies didn't use it.

It doesn't suprise me that a progressive agency like New Britain EMS purchased one. Also, they have an awesome paint scheme.

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Does anyone know of any hooks for me to get some photos later this spring?

[x635 4,066]

Wow, looks like Lennox Hill Hospital got one too. Is this Lennox Hill in NYC?

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Seth-

You are correct about the number of Frazers in the Northeast. I, too, looked at them at an EMS Today Conference and was very intrigued. I like the idea of separating the module power from the chassis power. Seems to me that would eliminate (or at least decrease) the electrical problems that plague many of the manufacturers out there. The air conditioner is held in by 4 or 6 bolts and 2 plugs. It is self contained to that unit. If the unit stops working, undo the bolts and plugs, pull it out and pop in the new one. I was told it takes two guys less than 20 minutes. That is one of the big selling points for services in warmer climates. One thing I was not as thrilled by was the interior, it seemed a little cheap to me, but that may have just been the demo unit I looked at, and I may be biased as I am used to working in Road Rescues and Life Lines. I would describe the patient compartment as no frills or utilitarian, very sterile. Not a bad thing, just different than what I used to. There are some fairly big services that use them including Acadian and I believe Dallas fire. I'd be interested to see how people like them around here and how they hold up......

I do like the New Britain paint scheme, especially the rear chevrons.....

Edited April 14, 2007 by A172

[Jybehofd 85]

Wow, looks like Lennox Hill Hospital got one too. Is this Lennox Hill in NYC?

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Yea thats the new Leonnox Hill trucks for the city. I also think Rosevelt has a new color scheme too. I am sure if the Leonnox Hill is in 911 or transport though

[Jybehofd 85]

I was just checking out the Frazer site looking at the other ambulance and some of them are M. I. C. U. s? Mobile ICUs? It doesn't seem like they are doing transports because most of them are attached to a fire department. Are they runing doctors on these to make them Intesive care units or just a Medic? Wouldn't that then make it a Paramedic ambulance not an MICU. I know NYP has the Baby buses but they are Critical Care ambulances. So what makes this a mobile ICU anyone have an idea or hear anything?

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I was just checking out the Frazer site looking at the other ambulance and some of them are M. I. C. U. s? Mobile ICUs? It doesn't seem like they are doing transports because most of them are attached to a fire department.  Are they runing doctors on these to make them Intesive care units or just a Medic?  Wouldn't that then make it a Paramedic ambulance not an MICU.  I know NYP has the Baby buses but they are Critical Care ambulances. So what makes this a mobile ICU anyone have an idea or hear anything?

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ALS rigs in NJ are called MICU's.

[Guest partyrock]

I'm guessing the Lennox Hill bus is going to be used 911. There's a gap in the color scheme right where the 911 participating member sticker would go.

[IzzyEng4 427]

I think my friend is still a medic up in N. B., I'll find out.

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The term MICU usually signifies it is an ALS ambulance, some states just refer to them differently. Critical care usually refers to Nurse/Medic or Nurse/Respiratory Therapist (except in NYS where critical care technicians have much less training than a medic or a nurse).

[Guest paramedico987]

they sound like great trucks. how much does all this cost?

[JBE 328]

Lenox Hill does participate in the 911 system. I got taken out of the Manhattan CO back in 99 after I took a spill and slammed into a table.