Frazer Unit Available
We have a 14 ft. (168 in.), Type III AD Frazer available. Mounted on a Chevrolet, 6.6L Duramax diesel, G4500 chassis (14,500 lb GVWR), this Frazer has the following features: Whelen® M6 series LED emergency lights LED interior lighting Captain’s chair with a built-in child safety seat Netting at the head of the squad bench Three oxygen outlets (one in the ceiling) Dual overhead grab rails 64 supply bins in the interior cabinets A backup camera Digital clock on the rear wall Stainless steel countertops CPR seat 3M diamond grade chevrons on the rear 5.5 kw, catalytic converted, Onan generator 120V, 15,000 BTU air conditioner / 2.5 kw electric heater 30 Amp battery charger through dual 20 Amp shore power connectors Seamless cushions attached with powerful magnets Painted white (Your striping and lettering available) Approximately 5,000 highway miles Four pre-pulled coax Cabinet above squad bench Padding on all cabinet corners Give us a call at 888-372-9371 and ask for Sales.
Maintenance Tip: Adjusting the Valve Lash
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. So goes the conventional thinking. If you follow it blindly you may be taking a bigger risk than you realize. We prefer the saying, “If it ain’t broke, let’s keep it that way.” So that’s what we’re going to do with this week’s maintenance tip – show you how to keep your valve lash in tip-top shape. When should you adjust the valve lash in your Onan® 5.5 kw generator? This procedure should be performed every 450 hours or when a noticeable ticking noise is coming from the V-twin engine. This is a nine-step procedure in your Cummins® Onan® service manual, and it can be performed in 30 minutes. You don’t have to remove your generator to perform this task. Not performing a valve lash adjustment at the required intervals can lead to poor engine performance and/or engine damage. You can learn more about this procedure by watching the video below. For more maintenance tips, check out our service and maintenance videos.
Happy EMS Week: Breakfast is on Us
It’s national EMS Week. We at Frazer would like to honor our medics, managers, mechanics, and all the EMS practitioners delivering care to communities across the nation. We salute you. As a very small token of our gratitude, breakfast is on us this Friday (May 24, 2013). We invite you and your crew to come down to our office at 7227 Rampart St. We’ll have hot donuts waiting. While we don’t expect our friends in places like New Jersey and Alabama to hop on a plane just for donuts, we’ll have some ready if you just happen to be in the area. We thank you for your service, and hope to see you on Friday. (888) 372-9371 7227 A Rampart Street Houston, TX 77081
6S at Frazer
At Frazer, we’re always looking for the most efficient ways to do things safely. So, when we saw an opportunity to adopt a company-wide organizational system, we embraced it. You may know the original 5S methodology. It presents five main organizational procedures: sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain. We added a sixth “S” — safety — to the system. While safety is implied in 5S, it doesn’t hurt to explicitly proclaim it as part of the process. So we did. The pillars of an effective 6S system are as follows: Sort: Determine what is needed for each operation. Set in Order: Return tools not in use to their proper location. Shine: Clean equipment and work area. Dispose of trash properly. Standardize: Make space for every tool. Use color codes to designate items. Sustain: Maintain and sustain the new order. Safety: Promote an attitude of safety. After identifying some improvement opportunities, we began implementing 6S throughout the company. We’re now in the process of installing it in every department, from production to striping & lettering. One key component of 6S is the color coding system. We use general purpose vinyl tape and/or labels to designate different work stations, aisle ways, tag areas, and more. Blue denotes work in progress. Green signifies finished goods. Red is for scraps. You get the idea. The goal is to organize the worksite in a manner that reduces time lost looking for items. Building some of the best vehicles in the EMS industry requires a large amount of attention to detail. It helps to have a system that promotes the safe, smooth, and efficient flow of daily work. Worksite efficiency ensures a finished a product, which makes everyone happy. 6S is a win-win. To learn more about Frazer’s commitment to safety, visit our Safety Page.
Aluminum vs. Wood
Let’s talk aluminum vs. wood. Our EMS modules are completely wood-free. Why? Because wood can have issues. Aluminum… Wood… cannot rot. It has a natural oxide coating that protects it from degradation. can rot and get mold from constant hosing down of floors. lasts a long time. It is truly green — both from an environmental standpoint and in the economic sense. Nothing says green more than reusing aluminum. We remount units 2, 3, even 4 times. can last, but is more prone to cracks, breaks, and high maintenance. is lighter than wood. So it provides more payload (sometimes 600 – 800 pounds), uses less fuel, and is easier on brakes. is heavier than aluminum. Thus… is structurally strong. Cabinets and compartments made of aluminum can take major abuse — as in wrecks. can be tough, but has little structural benefit. In wrecks, well… So, there you have it. The winner by unanimous decision is: aluminum. We hope you bookmark this page and refresh it next time you find yourself in the middle of the aluminum vs. wood debate.
Maintenance Tip of the Week: HVAC AIr Filter
It’s impossible to overstate the merits of preventive maintenance. It boosts efficiency, minimizes downtime, saves money, conserves the life of your emergency vehicle. The list goes on. It’s important to know when to service your equipment and why. So here’s the deal: each week we’ll share some valuable maintenance tips on our blog. Use them freely. This week’s discussion is on changing the HVAC air filter. Changing your air filter is crucial to the air quality and performance of your HVAC system. This routine can vary based on your environment. The dirtier your environment the more often you should replace your filter. Inspect your filter once a week. When to replace? You should change the filter at least every 30 days. You can change it sooner if it gets dirty quicker. Here’s a good rule of thumb: if you cannot see through the air filter, it’s past time to replace. Air gets pulled into the system through the evaporator coils (behind the air filter). If air cannot be pulled in, it will not come out. Basically, the air conditioner will not be able to breathe. It’s like placing a rag over your mouth and trying to breathe in. Signs of a filter in need of replacement? Poor performance or icing of the evaporator coils (due to the restriction). Go forth and replace an air filter. PS: Remember to close the side and rear doors at the scene. Open doors equal dirt, dust, and pollution. For more maintenance tips, check out our service and maintenance videos.