Thank You for your Frazer Orders! – Week of November 8

Thank you Roanoke Fire Department, Keller Fire Rescue, City of Seguin Fire Department, and Harker Heights Fire Department for your Frazer orders!

Ambulance Modules – 12′ or 14′?

The changing requirements of EMS resulted in some fairly big updates in the design and configuration of modern ambulances. Frazer offers floor plans for emergency vehicles ranging from strictly 911 EMS operations all the way to rigs designed for technical rescue. Here we’ve broken down the different models with an eye toward helping you determine the right fit for your department. 12’ Modules – A Brief History When we entered the industry in the mid-1980’s, the vast majority of services we worked with were strictly EMS departments. Of those, quite a few were volunteer operations in remote rural communities or smaller areas outlying a larger metro region. At that time, the ambulance module was a relatively novel option for some services as they had been using Type II van conversions primarily. Our Frazer generator powered EMS vehicles were designed from the ground up by our early customers at the City of Houston, Kingwood Area EMS, Fort Bend County EMS, and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, just to name a few. In fact, outside of figuring out how best to physically incorporate our separate generator set and our ice cold air conditioning into the module, we really had very little to do with the unique design elements our customers have loved over the years. 12’ Modules Now Our constant communication and collaboration with our customers informs much of the modern vehicle we build today. Upgrades to finishes, improvements in cot retention, advances in LED lighting both interior and exterior, better insulation, flooring, and interior wall surfaces, all provide our customers with exceptional levels of user experience and durability. As far as floor plans go though, very little has changed relative to the initial designs we worked with. You can still expect the same spacious interior feeling thanks to cabinets built to appropriate depth. The patient compartment still feels like a mobile emergency room, with bright LED lighting, stainless steel counters and wall surfaces at patient height, and the power to utilize all your medical devices without worry. Our 12’ modules are available as Type I or III with 67.5” or 71.5” (optional) headroom, and can be mounted on all the cool trucks. They represent what we believe is the best overall approach and value to a dedicated EMS vehicle in the industry. As you might imagine, the number of optional items available to customize these units is huge. 14’ Modules – A Brief History The early 1990s saw a fairly major shift in how some services operated. At that time a number of municipalities, large and small, started combining Fire and EMS operations under the purview of the Fire Department.  For some this organizational change simply intended to improve efficiency among the two agencies and the operational effect on the EMS department was minimal. But others looked to holistically incorporate elements of both traditional EMS and Fire operations. More often than not, this combination required more space and storage capacity.  Enter the 14’ Module. Our first effort, designed for the Bellaire Fire Department, kept the patient compartment largely the same from the rear doors to the captain’s chair, and added the extra two feet to the forward area of the module. Additional exterior storage capacity allowed for the Department to carry some of the tools and gear specific to fire. 14’ Modules Now As is so often the case with our vehicles, the idea one department comes up with leads to something new from another customer. Our 14’ modules are no different. That original 14’ design is still the go-to if your department works in the Fire/EMS model and needs gear space. The size of that particular module spurred numerous customers to design their own modifications, especially if they carried a specific tool or set of gears, SCBAs for example, that required a new solution. More recently Frazer has added two fairly significant variations on that theme. One features a door forward configuration. We’ve found this common for clinical and patient focused operations, providing additional space but without a focus on fire equipment. An unexpected benefit of this design keeps the patient out of view of onlookers or extraneous people at a scene, ensuring privacy for both patient and medic. The other modification features a full transverse compartment consuming the entirety of the additional module space. The patient compartment is virtually identical to a standard 12’ module, but the massive transverse section allows for gear used in high angle technical rescue or equipment specific to bariatric transport. Something like that version really allows for the imagination to run wild. Give Us a Call If you want to discuss the finer points of module configuration, please give one of our Sales Team a call at 888-372-9371. If they can’t help you with the decision, they can definitely get you in touch with some of our customers using the different versions. Or you can click here to browse more information for yourself. 

Thank You for your Frazer Orders! – Week of November 1

Thank you Union General Hospital, Rush Springs Fire Department, San Marcos Hays County EMS, and San Antonio Fire Department for your Frazer orders!

Ambulance Stretchers – A Brief Overview

The changes in stretcher technology over the years show a radical move toward safety for both patients and medics. We field questions about these products on a daily basis so here are some points to consider when choosing the right product for your department. Power Is The Key While undercarriage and frame design have made huge leaps over the years, and construction materials have gotten stronger but lighter, the introduction of powered cot lift mechanisms has arguably been the biggest game changer. With back injuries accounting for a substantial percentage of  job related injuries for Fire and EMS personnel (numbers range from 20% up to 70% depending on the data source), these new stretcher systems aim to help reduce those measurably.  Power Cot Features Styker and Ferno each offer a powered cot capable of carrying 700 lbs. According to each company’s marketing literature, here are some specs worth considering: Stryker Ferno Length 81 in. 80 in. Width 23 in. 24 in. Load Height 36 in. max 36 in. max Cot Weight 125 lb 143 lb Carrying Capacity 700 lb 700 lb Unassisted Lift Capacity 500 lb 700 lb Warranty 2 years 2 years As with most products, people will have their particular preferences, and cots are not different. Frazer can accommodate systems from either manufacturer and is happy to work with the stretcher of your choice. You can learn more about the available stretcher options and features for Ferno and Stryker by clicking on the provided links. Retention and Loading Options Stryker and Ferno both have manual cot retention systems that meet the current SAE J3027 requirements present in the major standards documents, KKK-A-1822, NFPA 1917, and CAAS 2.0. All are designed to minimize cot drift inside the module and during transport and represent significant upgrades from the older antler and bar designs. Ferno Ferno offers three different models, all of which are SAE J3027 compliant. According to the Ferno literature, the Stat Trac works with their PowerFlexx+ST Cot and their 35XST ProFlexx Cot. The iNLINE retention system is built for use with the Ferno iNX cot and features charging capabilities as well as the ability to interchange with both Ferno and Stryker PowerLoad floor plates. Finally, the Ferno PRO F1 universal cot fastener is designed for cross compatibility and can be used with a variety of both Ferno and Stryker cots. Click on any of the links for more details from the manufacturer. Stryker Stryker currently offers two SAE J3027 compliant stretcher fastener systems. Their first, the Performance- LOAD, is a manual system designed for use with the Power Pro-XT, Performance Pro-XT, and Power Pro-IT cots. The Performance Load also provides an upgrade path to the Power-LOAD. Power-LOAD works with Stryker’s Power-Pro XT cot and actually lifts the cot into the patient compartment for the medic. Click on any of the links for details from the manufacturer. You can also click here to see info on the Technimount Safety Arm System for use with Stryker products. What About My Legacy Equipment? Both manufacturers still show their “Antler and Bar” systems on their respective websites (click here for Stryker; click here for Ferno) but those systems do not appear to be compliant with current ambulance standards which reference SAE J3207. Contact your rep to be sure of current availability for your existing fleet. Any new vehicles built to the governing standards will come equipped with one of the aforementioned new fastener systems. Bottom Line Ferno and Stryker have both served the EMS industry for a number of years and each has offerings that will appeal to your service based on numerous different factors. These upgraded systems and safety features do come with a considerable cost increase, so if you haven’t looked at them in a bit, be prepared for that. Contact your local rep for in depth information or you can call someone on our Sales Team at 888-372-9371 for help in making your decision. 

Ambulance Safety Standards

We frequently hear the question, “Can you build to any of the safety standards?” Like any reputable builder in the ambulance industry the answer is of course we can and do. However, the standards landscape has changed substantially over time and now there are a few more things to consider. A Brief History of the Ambulance Standard Probably the most widely known ambulance safety standard is KKK-A-1822, commonly known as Triple-K, and presently on version F. Put forth in 1974 by the General Services Administration of the United States, Triple-K sought to establish a minimum safety and design standard for ambulances purchased with federal funds.  In the ensuing years, as many as 30 states ended up adopting this standard as the baseline for vehicle procurement. Of course that meant there were still a number of states that didn’t mandate using Triple K in the procurement process. In these cases, agencies typically left those design and safety decisions up to the local EMS department and their expertise. This was the case for many years in our home state of Texas, for example. The Rise of the New Standards Over time other organizations added elements to the foundation set in Triple K. The Ambulance Manufacturers Division (AMD) of the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) created a set of performance standards that helped ensure consistency in the realm of testing procedures that referred back to the Triple K specification. Since 2002, the K spec has referenced these 25 standards promulgated by the AMD. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) began work in 2008 on a set of specifications for ambulances. This represented a natural outgrowth of an increasing set of circumstances which saw municipal Fire Departments adding EMS under their umbrella. NFPA describes standard 1917 as follows: Developed with consideration of the Federal Specification KKK-A-1822 and NFPA 1901: Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, NFPA 1917 defines the minimum requirements for the design, performance, and testing of new automotive ambulances intended for use under emergency conditions to provide medical treatment and transportation of sick or injured people to appropriate medical facilities. nfpa.org In 2013, the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) started reviewing the existing ambulance specifications with the goal of establishing a consensus based set of standards of their own. CAAS received certification from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a Standards Developer in late 2015 and published version 1.0 of their Ground Vehicles Standard effective July 1, 2016. Version 2.0, the current revision, is available here. Additional Input All of these standards had heavy input from industry leaders as well as groups like the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the Society for Automotive Engineers (SAE), and the National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO).  A great deal of design, testing, data analysis, and more has gone into the creation of all the different standards and represents a significant step forward in terms of the number of voices in the discussion and stakeholders at the table. So Now What? We hear current and potential customers consistently asking about which standard they should choose to build to, which one will be best for their department, and even which standard applies in their jurisdiction. Another big question surrounds the certification of remounts. As of this writing, both NFPA 1917 and CAAS GVS v2.0 address remounts within their respective standards. It is now up to the state regulatory bodies to consider adopting the standard in their entirety, including the remount section, or some portion of the standard. And while Frazer builds certified and tested vehicles to all the different specifications, we recognize that each department must meet different needs and will have to tailor that choice based on the challenges and mission as they see it, or will simply have to adopt whatever standard their state has decided will be in force.  In Texas, for example, the state has refrained from saying which standard a department must choose, only that they must choose one. This approach makes sure that agencies at least meet a minimum set of  performance and construction standards, but lets them work with the one that best meets their individual needs. Texas has also, for the meantime, refrained from requiring remounts to meet a current standard. If you already know the standard in force for your department, rest assured Frazer can build your vehicle to meet those requirements. You can click here to read more thorough descriptions of the different standards and their history. Your state Office of EMS is the final authority regarding what applies to you, but if you’re having difficulty navigating those waters, a Sales Team member can help research those requirements. We can also walk you through some of the major and minor differences among the different specs, and depending on your local requirements, help give you a sense of which one might best fit.

Thank You for your Frazer Orders! – Week of October 18

Thank you San Angelo Fire Department, Irving Fire Department, Longview Fire Department, South Lake Houston EMS, and Wilson County ESD #3 for your Frazer orders!

2019 Fall Show Calendar

It’s show time! We get asked regularly where we’re going to be next and how might I, a prospective customer or long time fan, get a glimpse at the latest and greatest. Well, here’s what’s happening over the next few weeks. The Big Easy It’s not too late to shake off the effects of Bourbon Street and head over to the New Orleans Convention Center to catch the 2019 EMS World Expo.  The exhibit hall opens for exploring at 11:00 AM this morning and runs through 4:30 this afternoon. Tomorrow’s hours are from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  You can meet with Adam Fischer, our VP of Strategic Sales, Territory Manager, Erika Fullick, or Sales Supervisor, Kasey Gillum to get the lowdown on what’s happening now and what’s upcoming for 2020. Our friends at Marble Falls Area EMS graciously let us display their unit at this show and you can find it at booth #901, just left of the front entrance in between the Stryker and Zoll exhibit spaces. Come on by and see us, and make sure you get Adam to agree to meet you out later at the Cat’s Meow to hear him sing some karaoke. He totally loves that. Eat a Peach If you’re located on the Southeast coast or happen to be in the Gainsville, Georgia area in early November, Territory Manager, Erika Fullick will be on hand to answer all your Frazer questions. The 2019 Region 2 RTAC Trauma Symposium takes place at the Ramsey Convention Center, located at Lanier Technical College, 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 3050. We’re still awaiting details on what unit might be available at this event, but we do know the exhibit hall opens at 7:50 AM and runs to 4:30 PM on Friday, November 1st. This marks our first trip to this show so we hope you’re able to stop by and see us if you’re in the area. Get Your Boots On! Last, but definitely not least, we’ll be making our annual pilgrimage to the 2019 Texas EMS Conference. This year’s event takes place in Fort Worth and runs from Nov. 24-27 at the  Fort Worth Convention Center 1201 Houston Street Fort Worth, TX 76102. As you might expect, the Texas market is very near and dear to our hearts and this show is a great way to close out the year. And as usual, the show happens the weekend before Thanksgiving and serves as a poignant reminder why we’re so grateful to our wonderful community of customers, friends, and family in an industry with such an impact on people’s lives. This show is also a great opportunity to catch up with our executives as most of them will be in attendance. Janice, John and Laura Griffin will all be there, as will our entire Sales Team. We have booth #815 this year and will feature our Top Secret Demo along with a pair of other units graciously offered for display. The exhibit hall opens from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday Nov. 24th and then again from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Nov. 25th. Plus, Fun Stuff! Frazer hosts a social event every year and this time we’ll be at Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar, which features live music, Pappasito’s catering, and drink tickets. Pete’s is located at 621 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102 on the second floor, and the event runs from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Sunday Nov. 24th. Stop by our booth to pick up an invitation and join us for the festivities! We hope you can make it out to see us at one of these upcoming events. If you can’t but would like to get more information on Frazer EMS Vehicles, please give one of our Sales Team a call at 888-372-9371.

Super Secret Demo to Debut at Texas EMS Conference

If you felt that 48 hours of “chill” in the air here in Houston, that can only mean one thing, the Texas EMS Conference is right around the corner! This year’s conference is back in Fort Worth and runs Nov. 24-27. And as usual, Frazer will be there with bells on! And an excellent new demo unit! Super Secret Demo on the Way! In addition to the general festivities, excellent CE offerings, annual awards, and more, Frazer will be unveiling a brand new demo vehicle sure to get your attention. VP of Sales and Marketing, Adam Fischer, put this unit together and loaded it up with tons of features our customers have been asking for. Here’s just a sampling of the many cool options you’ll find if you stop by: This 14’ Frazer EMS Module pretty much has it all. Of course you get all the other standard features we build into every new unit like: And if you have some other options you might want to add to it, you know assuming it’s pretty much almost the perfect truck for your service, we have the capability to add stuff on. Come Visit Our Booth! But what about all that super secret stuff? Well, we’re going to debut a first of its kind for Frazer that has the potential to change the game in terms of how you operate your vehicle. And while it definitely represents something of a prototype for us, we believe this is going to be a great first step into a realm we’ve been researching for a number of years. If you’re a current customer, you know Frazer isn’t going to release a feature if we don’t believe it has the potential to improve your experience or move the needle in terms of performance. We take your feedback seriously and would absolutely be unable to grow without it. And we definitely do our homework before considering working with a particular product or approach to ensure continued quality. So we’re super excited to roll out this demo and can’t wait to get your input. And if you’re more interested in our tried and true configurations, we’ll have an assortment of recently completed vehicles on display. We’re busy making all the final arrangements for the show and will keep you posted as we get closer to go time with details on where to find us in the exhibit hall and any events we’ll be hosting.  If you need further information about the conference, please click here. If you’re new to Frazer and would like to get up to speed on our offerings or won’t be attending the show, you can click here for more info. Or please feel free to call one of our Sales Team at 888-372-9371 to discuss Frazer Generator Powered EMS Vehicles.

Ambulance Remounts – A Discussion

As Shakespeare once wrote, to remount, or not to remount, that is the question. Actually his version was far more existential, but the question still stands for many EMS and Fire services. The answer, as it is for so many other questions is, it depends. Which One Are You?! Generally speaking, people fall into one of three camps regarding remounts.  Why So Negative? We know why so many departments shy away from remounting. Decision makers have been burned over the years by shoddy workmanship, ridiculous delivery times, questionable sales tactics, and more. Experiences like that would make it difficult for anyone to get super excited about the possibility of adding remounts to an overall fleet strategy. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Let’s look at some of the arguments FOR remounting. Moneyball First and foremost among the elements to consider is budget. Many Frazer customers have saved meaningful dollars over the year as a result of a consistent remount program. Dollars spent on the chassis will be identical for a new or remounted module. Depending on the age and condition of your existing module, a remounted module can run as little as half the cost of a new module. Plus, at Frazer, our remounts travel down the same production line as our new units, so you get craftsmanship from experienced installers who know the module construction inside and out. We have been remounting our own Frazer modules for over 30 years, so we definitely know what we’re doing. Our design approach makes this particularly easy as the separate source of power means we don’t have to disentangle the module from the chassis and then redo that process. And unless there’s been some sort of serious damage to the module, our tough, durable materials last for years. It’s Green! That durability also means you get to reuse the vast majority of the components on your module. There’s nothing greener than reusing something that’s perfectly good!  And when we’re done it’s virtually impossible to tell a remount from a new unit. There are always some tell-tale signs, but you really have to know what you’re looking for. In fact, we’ve had potential customers find themselves shocked upon finding out a vehicle they thought was brand new was actually a remounted module built 5 to 10 years ago or more.  While many departments have found themselves dissatisfied with a remount that just perpetuates the problems they were already experiencing, Frazer customers get the same reliability and performance they were already enjoying. And for less money. We also see numerous municipalites take the old chassis and repurpose it for use in a department that may have a specific need for a solid chassis that may simply be high mileage.  But What About All The New Stuff? From time to time improved components become available and lots of our customers will invest in upgrading those during the remount process (think strobes to LEDs, or new cot systems). However, if the rest of your rig just needs a little cosmetic TLC, there’s absolutely no reason to not continue using a perfectly good, well constructed module through another purchase cycle. We’ve worked out the engineering to incorporate all the cool new stuff. It’s just a matter of pricing. So Yeah, It Depends Maybe your department operates in a community with sufficient resources that allow for buying new through every purchase cycle. We have plenty of customers where that’s the case. If so, it’s quite likely that trading in or selling your used vehicle is the preferred course of action.  If, however, your budgets are a little tighter and you’re trying to maximize every dollar, we can confidently recommend the remount process as an excellent tool at your disposal. If you’re sort of on the fence about the whole process and want to get some more information, please call one of our Sales Team at 888-372-9371. They can walk you through the steps and get you in contact with many of our existing customers who have taken advantage of remounts over the years. Or you can click here to read more.

Thank You for your Frazer Orders! – Week of October 11

Thank you College Station Fire Department, Fayette County EMS, and Graham/Young County EMS for your Frazer orders!

Ambulance Graphics Are Neato!

Sure, you’ve done all the hard stuff, figured out all the cool (and necessary) things you need for your new ambulance. But everyone knows that designing your graphics and color scheme is the best part of the build process. Let’s take a look at what goes into making your unit sing. Thank You, Technology! One upon a time you were pretty much limited to a few different typefaces or fonts and a handful of colors to choose from. Anything beyond a simple beltline stripe usually had to be painted, and even then the ability to work out precise masking for special designs was laborious. Omaha Orange and Highway Gothic C, how exciting! Thanks to the advent of desktop computing and automation, a new breed of software programs and plotting cutters opened the doors to more imaginative design. Frazer started handling graphics in-house about 15 years ago as a way to provide our customers a turnkey product. Plus we knew if we were in charge of the process it would be handled with the same care and quality as the overall vehicle. Moving On Up A few years in to our graphical journey, we added a printer to our arsenal and allowing our customers to do things with graphics they hadn’t had the chance to in the past. And if you’ve noticed the changes in graphics packages over time, you’ll see the effect increased capabilities have in unlocking imagination. We’re currently working with some companies that have advanced printing capabilities as well as looking into some new equipment that will let us take advantage of those things in-house. Nothing But Professional Graphics If you choose to have Frazer complete the graphics on your new rig, rest assured you will be getting advanced professional materials. We use 3M 680 reflective roll material for beltline striping, and we use the same 680 reflective sheet material for all of our cut graphics. And it comes with a 5 year warranty! We also have access to a wide variety of non-reflective sheeting for any custom designs you might want. Many of our customers utilize 3M Diamond Grade consipcuity sheeting on the rear wall of their modules. We offer that upgrade in a number of different color combinations to maintain consistency with the rest of your design. Our thermal printer/cutter is perfect for custom stars of life, department shields, station logos, and more. Teamwork 10 year Frazer veteran, Darren Mayo, can take almost any image you want and convert it into a printable version suitable for your vehicle. And, as he likes to note, we always put it on Sticky Side Down.  Melissa Boyce has been with us for over a year and will be the point person to work with if you’re looking for some ideas on how to update your look. She has been in the graphic design industry for many years and does a great job taking your ideas from imagination to reality. Once completed, if you want the design files, no problem, and no charge. We understand that many of our customers like to work with graphics pros in their area and we’re happy to help. Before you contract with someone, it’s a good idea to find out if they’ll give you your files or if you’ll have to pay to get them.  Our experienced team of in-house installers, led by 14 year vet Elton D’Agrella, will apply the completed graphics with care and quality. They know that’s the first thing you’ll see on delivery day and they do not want to disappoint. Interested in finding out more about our graphics services? Feel free to give Melissa Boyce a call at 888-372-9371. Or click here for more info. 

Air Conditioning in Your Ambulance – A Discussion

Air conditioning is essential to a safe environment for you and especially your patients. Along with fancy electrical systems, ambulance air conditioning usually sounds great during the sales pitch, but frequently doesn’t perform as advertised. Here’s how you can avoid “drip air.” Automotive vs. Self-Contained Applications The mechanical process of air conditioning works the same for self-contained and automotive applications. But the similarities pretty much end there.  Automotive Air Conditioning The AC in your car or truck is sized to try and cool an area that can easily reach temperatures over 150 degrees on a hot and humid summer day. There’s a reason why we don’t leave kids and pets in hot cars; cars and trucks basically become hot houses in a very short span of time. Cooling a small passenger space down quickly from temperatures that extreme is a priority for the driver and occupants, and most vehicles can handle that job sufficiently. But that cooling capacity comes at a cost. Per the U.S. Department of Energy: Running your car’s air conditioning is the main contributor to reduced fuel economy in hot weather. Its effect depends on a number of factors, such as the outside temperature, humidity, and intensity of the sun. Under very hot conditions, AC use can reduce a conventional vehicle’s fuel economy by more than 25%, particularly on short trips.[1,2,3] The AC’s effect on hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles (EVs) can be even larger on a percentage basis.[2] U.S Department of Energy – Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy If it feels like your ambulance is burning through fuel at a higher than normal rate during the summer, that’s because it is. An Ambulance is Not a Car It’s MUCH bigger! Automotive AC relies on the engine and electrical system of the vehicle to provide all required power. A conventional ambulance takes that same system, adds the massive volume of a patient compartment to the equation, and expects everything to stay cool.  Since many ambulance manufacturers add an additional condensing unit to the system in an attempt to cool a much larger space, the power requirements and resulting fuel consumption start to rapidly increase. These automotive-based systems also rely upon a large amount of air to blow over the condenser as the truck moves down the road. If you have to keep your unit at high idle to provide power for the module, the extra heat generated underneath the hood impacts the AC system as well. Bottom line, it is an expensive, power hungry, inefficient, and ineffective alternative the industry has lived with for decades. The Frazer A/C Solution If you have an 1800 square foot house in the South, you generally have 3 ton air conditioner. Frazer provides a 1 ¼ ton AC for your 112 square foot patient module. That’s enough to cool a 900 square foot apartment in Houston! You win! Our air conditioner runs off 120V provided by our on-board or under hood generator. Oh, and the drivers get that truck AC all to themselves. A massive 518CFM fan cools the condenser. Humidity is extracted from the air and pours out in buckets. You set your thermostat to a comfortable temperature and forget it. Recirculated air quickly cools the interior, and recovery time from working at a scene is fast. Forward facing supply vents put the air onto the things that matter — you and your patient.  When you’re done with a call, plug in at the station for year round temperature control. It works just like it would at home – set the thermostat and walk away.  You’ll come back to an already cooled (or heated) module. Idling on scene (or even turning off your vehicle with the Onan application) will have no impact on the cooling capacity of a self-contained AC unit. The Numbers That Matter Delta. Like the Airline, But Different. Our self-contained units produce a 34 degree differential from outside to inside air temperature. On a hot and humid 104 degree day, that means it will be a cool and comfortable 70 degrees inside our modules. That 34 degree number, sometimes referred to as the delta, is a critical one. Of course that’s with the doors closed. What happens if someone leaves the doors open? Glad you asked! Our air conditioner can maintain a consistent 22 degree delta even with the doors wide open. Recovery Time Since you have no idea how long you’ll end up on scene, or how long someone might leave the doors open in the patient compartment, recovery time matters. And once again, the massive airflow and cooling capacity of our self contained AC system sets us apart. After the doors were closed, recovery time was 5 minutes. No “drip air” here. So we get your module cold. We keep your module cool on scene. And when you’re ready to go we’re ready to get it cold again. Warranty Our self-contained units feature our legendary 4 year warranty. Most automotive systems come with 3 yr/36,000 mile coverage. You’re likely to blow through 36,000 miles in 12-18 months at most services so forget the three years. Also, if there is an issue to contend with, troubleshooting is far easier on a self-contained unit. And, if necessary, our whole AC can be completely swapped out in about 45 minutes. Try that with a truck-based system. A Little History We did automotive based AC long ago in our oilfield equipment because that’s what our customers knew. When big 120V generators became available they wanted 120V air conditioners. It was an amazing change in efficiency and reliability! It’s been almost 40 years since Frazer first prototyped the self-contained air conditioning system in our EMS vehicles and close to 50 since the first time we used it in our oilfield equipment. So we’ve known almost a half century that automotive AC doesn’t provide the performance our customers have grown to expect from our products.  That is what we want to do for you. Please let us