New Britain,CT EMS: How Do They Do It?

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Yesterday, I had the oppurtunity to visit New Britain EMS, to photograph 2 pieces of their fleet. (I hope I can return to photograph their entire fleet more extensively)

Now, at least the part I saw of it, the City Of New Britain doesn't seem to be economically thriving, and many areas appear to be run down.

However, EMS appears extremly well funded, with a brand new spacious modern building, a brand new, nicely spec'd and maintained fleet, and ample equipment.

Does anyone know how they do it? If they can have such a apparently top-notch EMS agency, how come other cities in the northeast can't follow their lead???

By the way, they have the sharpest EMS paint scheme I have ever seen.

Medic 25, 2007 Ford F-450 Super Duty 4x4/Frazer (Frazer is a very unique ambulance, the entire module and emergency lighting are powered by a small generator, which takes a huge load of the engine and chasis. This results in colder air conditioning and warmer heating, brightly lit interior, and plenty of power. The inside of the module is built very rugged, for high volume EMS. These ambulances are popular in Texas, and I don't know of any agency that operates them in the Northeast. The only other time I have seen one was at the JEMS show in '05, when they were trying to make a push into the northeast. I had a chance to check one out then, and was very, very impressed. I'm suprised more agencies haven't loooked into Frazer. http://www.frazerbilt.com/flash.php )

New Britain, CT Medic 25

2007 Ford F-450 Super Duty 4x4/Frazer

Medic 13, Duty Supervisor and Special Operations Vehicle

2007 Dodge 2500 Turbodiesel/Swab

[NJMedic 96]

I believe Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan runs a Frazer. IIRC it is decaled in an midified European color scheme.

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I believe Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan runs a Frazer. IIRC it is decaled in an midified European color scheme.

Hmmm. Thanks for the tip. Anyone have a connection at Lenox Hill Hospital EMS? I'd love to get a photo. PM me if you can arrange.

[TFD9427 0]

I believe they are funded through some type of foundation which was started a long time ago. I know a few guys on the Job at NBFD. I will see if they can give me any info.

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I believe they are funded through some type of foundation which was started a long time ago. I know a few guys on the Job at NBFD. I will see if they can give me any info.

Thanks!!

Here's a better shot of Medic 25:

[IzzyEng4 427]

Also its the home to Stanley Tools. New Britian I beleive has a decent taxbase due to the manufacturing facilities that remain. I am uncertain though I do know they have a decent vehicle replacement program.

[Goose 188]

Lenox Hill's truck is on the frazer website under the Type III section.

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By the way, they have the sharpest EMS paint scheme I have ever seen.

Except for the depressed T-wave I'd have to agree...

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Nice looking trucks!

[MTACOP 0]

I know a bunch of NBPD guys and they seem to have a pretty well funded PD. I'm sure EMS must get most of their budget by billing. I miss the old school ambulances.... NOT.

Edited December 12, 2007 by MTACOP