WEMS New Delivery - 2008 Ford Expedition - 4011

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From the Specialty Emergency Vehicles Website

Westchester EMS, Mt. Kisco, NY

4011 Medic Car - 2008 Ford Expedition SSV

Westchester E.M.S., based in Mount Kisco New York, recently took delivery of their new 4011, a 2008 Ford Expedition SSV medic fly car. This is our fifth vehicle for WEMS and we are proud to be associated with the proactive and (very) safety conscious managers of this organization.

The lighting package is 100% LED based, incorporating a 55" Whelen Freedom lightbar with alley & takedown lights, eight head Dominator above the rear cargo door, split red/white 400 Super series heads on the front corners, red/blue Predator IIs in the rear side cargo windows and four HideAway LEDs in the rear taillights. Two red/white 400 Supers are mounted on the Go Rhino pushbumper facing forward while two red/white TIR6 heads are mounted at opposing 45 degree angles inside the uprights to provide additional intersection protection. Two red/white TIR6s were installed on the outside of the rear cargo door while two four head Dominators, activated when the cargo door is raised, provide additional rear facing warning protection. A headlight flasher and Whelen dual siren system complete the warning package. A Go Light Stryker, remote controlled 500,000 CP spotlight was installed on the roof, providing 370 degrees of rotation and 135 degrees of tilt, for night lighting.

WEMS has installed pushbumpers on all their fly cars for several years for added front end protection, which have proven to be very valuable additions in the past. They also provide an excellent mounting solution to the variety of warning components and the quick connect jump start system receptacle.

The center console is a 30" Havis-Shields that contains the WEMS radios, a county trunk radio, 9" storage box, dual power outlets, side mounted armrest, Whelen control head, dual cup holders and the color LCD display for the rearview camera. For added backing visibility and safety, two of the four halogen floods installed under the rear of the truck, are configured to come on with the camera, as is a backup alarm.

The custom rear cabinetry fills the rear of the truck, extending into the second row seating, providing sufficient storage space for a full compliment of ALS and BLS gear, longboards, fire extinguisher, gloves and Mag Lite rechargeable handlight. A Pro Gard cargo barrier was installed to provide containment of the rear equipment in the event of a sudden stop or collision. For added storage, two compartments with top mounted access doors are located inside the passenger side rear door. A custom support frame was fabricated to secure the front of the cabinet while creating a mounting location for radio chassis', Kussmaul battery conditioner, siren amplifiers and electronics. Four Super LED compartment lights were installed in the rear of the truck to provide general lighting for equipment checks and nighttime operations. The remaining two halogen floodlights were also incorporated here to provide additional ground lighting to the rear of the vehicle.

WEMS incorporated two new safety features into 4011 to better protect their personnel and the public at large. A Safety Vision rearview video system with color camera, night vision, rear audio and (front mounted) color LCD display, afford the operator a clear field of vision of the rear whenever the vehicle is placed in reverse. An addition to the reflective graphics package was the safety chevron that spans the entire rear cargo door onto the bumper providing much improved visibility, particularly at night. Many agencies are exploring the use of the chevron, generally on a smaller scale, but WEMS opted to cover the entire rear of their vehicle, to maximize the visibility from greater distances and wider angles.

Specialty Warning Systems wishes to extend their appreciation to Westchester EMS and their management staff for their continuing confidence in us to provide their fly cars. It makes our job much easier knowing they are committed to the safety of their employees and the public at large. We look forward to developing an even stronger working relationship with them in the years to come, exploring the many possibilities that continue to evolve in emergency vehicles.

[Medibart 55]

Some pics of the new fly-car

[JRS2817 1]

that is nice

[SRS131EMTFF 471]

This is that same fly car that has been featured here before correct?

[Guest]

I would like to see how effective those angled LED's in the brush guard are. That's a pretty neat idea.