Webcast – Bringing the Hospital to the Patient

Signup today for our Live Webcast – Bringing the Hospital to the Patient: Why and How to Implement a Mobile Stroke Unit in your Community. Stroke is one of the true time-sensitive enemies EMS faces. The only FDA-approved treatment for ischemic strokes (87% of all strokes), tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), must be given within three hours of symptom onset, yet only 3%-8.5% of U.S. patients who are eligible for tPA get it. Delays can occur in symptom recognition and calling 9-1-1 with prolonged scene and ED times and in the hospital getting scanned and treated. Could taking treatment to these patients, rather than these patients to treatment, produce better outcomes? James C. Grotta, MD Director of Stroke Research, Clinical Institute for Research and Innovation, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Director, Mobile Stroke Unit Consortium Vascular neurologist, Memorial Hermann Medical Group Manager, Grotta Stroke Ventures LLC. James Grotta, MD, was instrumental in bringing that first MSU to the streets of Houston. Formerly chair of neurology and director of the University of Texas Medical School’s stroke program, Grotta has since 2013 led the regional mobile stroke unit consortium from Memorial Hermann Hospital. Last year he received a $5 million award from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute to conduct a multicenter comparative effectiveness study of a mobile stroke unit vs. standard stroke management. May Nour, MD, PhD Assistant Professor, University of California, Los Angeles Interventional and Vascular Neurologist Department of Neurology, UCLA Comprehensive Stroke Center Director, UCLA Mobile Stroke Rescue Program Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Neuroradiology May Nour, MD, PhD, is an assistant professor at UCLA, where she directs the mobile stroke rescue program at the UCLA Comprehensive Stroke Center and is a member of the Department of Radiology’s Interventional Neuroradiology Division. A vascular and interventional neurologist, she has led a team over the last year in developing the build and infrastructure for the UCLA mobile stroke program, the first on the west coast. This has included aspects such as clinical development, telemedicine customization, electronic charting, legislative advocacy and fundraising. Among the key areas Grotta and Nour will address are: How do mobile stroke units work? How can they be integrated within different types of systems? How can they function cost-effectively? What is optimal staffing? How does the telemedicine component work?

2017 Frazer Trade Show Schedule

If there’s one thing we love more than building life-saving EMS vehicles, it’s the chance to show them off — and we like to do so every chance we get. Going out on the road is very exciting for us here at Frazer. It’s a great opportunity for you, our fans and customers to see what the Frazer culture is all about. If you are interested in getting to know us, seeing our diverse product line, or just hanging out with us, then by all means come out to see us. You can count on us being at all the major EMS trade shows this year, plus a few other shows you might not expect us to be at. One thing is for sure, we would love to see you there. TFCA Executive Conference January 18, 2017 Galveston, TX Fire Rescue East January 19-21, 2017 Daytona Beach, FL Firehouse World February 7-8, 2017 San Diego, CA TAFE Annual Conference February 8-9, 2017 Corpus Christi, TX Gathering of the Eagles February 16-18, 2017 Addison, TX International Stroke Conference February 22-23, 2017 Houston, TX EMS Today February 23-25, 2017 Salt Lake City, UT South Carolina Emergency Care Symposium March 9-11, 2017 Myrtle Beach, SC SWEVT Conference March 14, 2017 Fort Worth, TX Innovations in Cerebrovascular Science Conference March 24-25, 2017 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Mississippi Healthcare Alliance 2017 Statewide Symposium March 31, 2017 Flowood, MS Harris County ESD 48 Safety Fest April 22, 2017 Katy, TX FDIC International April 27-29, 2017 Indianapolis, IN UCLA Brain Attack! May 6, 2017 Los Angeles, CA Stomp Out Stroke Festival May 6, 2017 Houston, TX Lancaster County Firemen’s Association Annual FIRE EXPO May 19-21, 2017 Harrisburg, PA Mercy Health Stroke Symposium June 16, 2017 Sandusky, OH EMS Evolution June 19-21, 2017 Montgomery, TX AHRA 45th Annual Meeting July 10-12, 2017 Anaheim, CA Fire Chiefs Summit July 19, 2017 St. Augustine, FL TEEX Municipal School Vendor Show July 23, 2017 College Station, TX Fire Rescue International July 27-29, 2017 Charlotte, NC Pinnacle August 8-10, 2017 Boca Raton, FL 1st Stroke Fighters Symposium September 8, 2017 Shreveport, LA NASEMSO Fall Meeting October 12, 2017 Oklahoma City, OK EMS World Expo October 18-20, 2017 Las Vegas, NV Texas EMS November 19-21, 2017 Fort Worth, TX

Maintenance Tip of the Week: Re-Torque Air Suspension

Air suspension manufacturers state that certain bolts must be checked and re-torqued at certain intervals based on mileage. Reyco® Granning® air suspension systems have stops that allow slight side movement. Because of the slight movement, re-torquing certain bolts can be necessary and should be checked. Specs and procedures for U-Bolts and front pivot bolts are identified in both your Reyco® Granning® manual and your Frazer Air Suspension Maintenance Manual. Not performing this procedure at the required intervals could cause suspension problems. Here’s a video on basic routine maintenance and inspection for most air suspension systems.

2016 Mobile Stroke Unit Trade Show Schedule

Are you interested in seeing the nation’s first Mobile Stroke Unit and learning more about the technology behind it? Below is a list of events and trade shows that we will be showing off The Mobile Stroke Unit at in 2016. Come by and take a tour of the unit and see what all the buzz is about. International Stroke Conference February 17-19, 2016 Los Angeles, CA Stomp Out Stroke Festival April 30, 2016 Houston, TX South Texas Stroke Symposium May 8-9, 2016 South Padre Island, TX International Mobile Stroke Summit May 20-21, 2016 Cleveland, OH PINNACLE 2016 EMS Leadership & Management Conference July 18-22, 2016 San Antonio, TX SNIS 13th Annual Meeting July 25-28, 2016 Boston, MA AHRA 44th Annual Meeting and Exposition July 31 – August 3, 2016 Nashville, TN Fire Rescue International August 19-20, 2016 San Antonio, TX EMS World Expo October 3-7, 2016 New Orleans, LA Vital Signs EMS Conference October 13-16, 2016 Syracuse, NY ACEP Scientific Assembly October 16-19, 2016 Las Vegas, AZ SVIN 9th Annual Meeting & 4th Annual Stroke Center Workshop November 16-19, 2016 Brooklyn, NY Texas EMS Conference November 20-23, 2016 Dallas, TX

2016 Frazer Trade Show Schedule

If there’s one thing we love more than building life-saving EMS vehicles, it’s the chance to show them off — and we like to do so every chance we get. Going out on the road is very exciting for us here at Frazer. It’s a great opportunity for you, our fans and customers to see what the Frazer culture is all about. If you are interested in getting to know us, seeing our diverse product line, or just hanging out with us, then by all means come out to see us. You can count on us being at all the major EMS trade shows this year, plus a few other shows you might not expect us to be at. One thing is for sure, we would love to see you there. Firehouse World Expo February 1-3, 2016 San Diego, CA TAFE Annual Conference February 10-12, 2016 Corpus Christi, TX International Stroke Conference February 16-19, 2016 Los Angeles, CA EMS Today February 25-27, 2016 Baltimore, MD Stomp Out Stroke Festival April 30, 2016 Houston, TX 12th Annual HFD Golf Classic June 13, 2016 Houston, TX Fire Chiefs Summit July 13-15, 2016 Chicago, IL TEEX Texas Annual Fire Training School July 24, 2016 College Station, TX Pinnacle July 18-22, 2016 San Antonio, TX AHRA Annual Meeting July 31 – August 3, 2016 Nashville, TN Fire Rescue International August 17-20, 2016 San Antonio, TX Cypress Creek EMS Golf Classic Houston, TX AMD Fall Meeting September 2016 EMS World Expo October 3-7, 2016 New Orleans, LA Texas EMS Conference November 2016 Dallas, TX

2015 Frazer Trade Show Schedule

If there’s one thing we love more than building life-saving EMS vehicles, it’s the chance to show them off — and we like to do so every chance we get. Going out on the road is very exciting for us here at Frazer. It’s a great opportunity for you, our fans and customers to see what the Frazer culture is all about. If you are interested in getting to know us, seeing our diverse product line, or just hanging out with us, then by all means come out to see us. You can count on us being at all the major EMS trade shows this year, plus a few other shows you might not expect us to be at. One thing is for sure, we would love to see you there. Firehouse World Expo January 27, 2015 San Diego, CA AHA International Stroke Conference February 11, 2015 Nashville, TN EMS Today February 26, 2015 Baltimore, MD MHCA Regional Coalition March 20, 2015 Houston, TX Texas Ambulance Association April 9, 2015 South Padre, TX FDIC April 23, 2015 Indianapolis, IN CFED Conference & Expo May 18, 2015 Indian Wells, CA Connecticut EMS Expo May 29, 2015 Uncasville, CT TEEX Vendor Show July 19, 2015 College Station, TX Fire Rescue International August 28, 2015 Atlanta, GA EMS World Expo September 16, 2015 Las Vegas, NV Texas EMS November 22, 2015 Dallas, TX

Carbon Monoxide Safety

Keep yourself informed about the dangers of Carbon Monoxide. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, toxic gas which interferes with the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood. CO is non-irritating and can overcome persons without warning. Many people die from CO poisoning, usually while using gasoline powered tools and generators in buildings or semi-enclosed spaces without adequate ventilation. Below is a collection of resources that will help you stay informed about the dangers of Carbon Monoxide. Protect Your Family and Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. What to Know: Generators and CO (Carbon Monoxide).

FRI 2014 is just around the corner!

We can’t wait to share what Frazer has in store for you with FRI2014 only two weeks away! The IAFC’s Fire Rescue International Conference is in Dallas this year, with the exhibit from August 15-16th. We’ll be showing off one of our terrific 12-foot generator powered EMS vehicles just recently completed for the Grand Prairie Fire Department. We’re sure to see both new and old faces at FRI, where many of the world’s leading first response experts come to learn, network and develop their skills. We knew we couldn’t miss this opportunity to connect with fire chiefs from around the country and around the world. While you’re there, let us show you what generator power can do for your team. Our standard 5.5 kW on-board generator gives you more power than you thought possible. Plus, our vehicles come already equipped with tons of other features you won’t find standard anywhere else, including: all-LED interior lighting, all LED emergency lighting, all stainless steel interior cladding, all-aluminum cabinets, horizontal O2 storage, an exclusive, custom-built 120VAC air conditioning unit, and so much more. We will be live-tweeting throughout exhibition weekend, so be sure to follow @frazerbilt for updates! Along with the other 600+ exhibitors showcasing anything you can think of fire-rescue related, you’ll be able to see us on Friday from 10:00-5:00 and Saturday from 9:00-2:00 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center. It’s sure to be a blast! We’ll be in Booth 3743. See you there!

Come See Us at the Show

Sunday, July 20, 2014 marks Frazer’s return to the Municipal School Vendor Show for the 25th year in a row! The show kicks off the festivities of the 85th Annual Texas AM Engineering Extension Service’s Municipal Fire School. Having worked with numerous Fire and EMS departments across Texas through the years, we appreciate the continuing education and hands-on training the Fire School provides to local, state and federal agencies. On display this year is a 14 foot Frazer Generator-Powered Module built for Midland Fire Department, which is mounted on a 2014 Dodge Ram 4500. Although this is only the second unit we have installed with this system, it has received positive reviews for its excellent comfort, steering responsiveness, easy installation and minimal maintenance. Like all of our other Generator-Powered EMS Modules, the Midland unit has a host of standard features you won’t find anywhere else in the industry. From LED interior and exterior warning lights, to all-aluminum interior cabinets, to the outstanding power and comfort provided by our separate on-board generator and 120VAC air conditioner, we give you the things you need for performance right out of the box. Just like those other modules, the Midland box will eventually be ready for a cost effective and pain free remount. Be sure to learn more about our remount services as this can have a major impact on long term costs and total cost of ownership. If history holds true, it will be hot in College Station this weekend. Make sure to stop by to see us and escape the heat. We look forward to seeing you there.

2014 Frazer Trade Show Schedule

If there’s one thing we love more than building life-saving EMS vehicles, it’s the chance to show them off — and we like to do so every chance we get. Going out on the road is very exciting for us here at Frazer. It’s a great opportunity for you, our fans and customers to see what the Frazer culture is all about. If you are interested in getting to know us, seeing our diverse product line, or just hanging out with us, then by all means come out to see us. You can count on us being at all the major EMS trade shows this year, plus a few other shows you might not expect us to be at. One thing is for sure, we would love to see you there. EMS Today February 6, 2014 Washington, DC Firehouse World February 16, 2014 San Diego, CA Texas Ambulance Association April 3, 2014 South Padre Island, TX FDIC April 10, 2014 Indianapolis, IN CareFlite 35th Anniversary and Emergency Care Update Conference May 19-20, 2014 Arlington, TX Government Fleet Expo & Conference June 2-4, 2014 San Diego, CA Texas A&M Municipal Vendor Show July 20, 2014 College Station, TX IAFC Fire Rescue International August 13-16, 2014 Dallas, TX Golden Crescent RAC August 17, 2014 Victoria, TX Mobile Health Clinic Association Forum September 20-21, 2014 Savannah, GA TML October 1-3, 2014 Houston, TX EMS World Expo November 11-13, 2014 Nashville, TN Texas EMS Conference November 23, 2014 Fort Worth, TX

Maintenance Tip: Shore Power

One of the most beneficial aspects of your Frazer is its plug-in feature to supply power for air conditioning, which helps with environmental and drug temperature control, and miscellaneous circuits, off “shore power” (not that you are in a boat). We recommend two things when taking advantage of this benefit. First, it’s best to kill the power when plugging and unplugging it. If you have an easy way to turn off power to the plug — through the breaker at your breaker box, a switch just outside your quarters, or a switch at the cord — then no arc can occur. Second, if you are unable to ensure a dead cable, then try hard to remember to turn off the generator before you plug into shore power. Avoid energizing the shore power if the generator is running. If two sources of power are vying for dominance, “chatter” can occur, depending on how fast you are at plugging, which could result in a stuck relay. Oh, and remember: When you leave the station house, unplug the cable. We don’t want cords hanging as you drive down the road.

2014 Chevrolet C3500 Chassis Ordering

Here at Frazer, service is key. We are always working hard to ensure that your ordering experience goes as smoothly as possible. We also understand that having the right chassis options available to our customers is instrumental to the ordering process. We recently received word that the Chevy C3500 chassis ordering for 2014 models (Yes, you read that right, we said 2014 models) will be coming to a close sometime between now and July 31st, and we wanted to spread the news to our customers. If you are planning on taking delivery of a Frazer Generator-Powered EMS Vehicle and are looking to mount it on a Chevy C3500 chassis between now and August 2014, please let us know as quickly as possible. Doing this will help us get your chassis ordered and ready to go in time for your delivery. If you plan on taking delivery after August 2014, then no worries — ordering of the 2015 models will begin in time for those vehicles. Making sure that there is no interruption in the outstanding service you have grown to love from Frazer is our priority. If you have any questions please call us toll free (888) 372-9371 or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you.