Westchester EMS New 4011- 2008 Ford Expedition SSV By Specialty Warning Systems

[SWS1 68]

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.

[WAS967 97]

All I have to say is: DAMN. And interesting to note the placement of the shoreline receptacle. They put it in the front driver side bumper instead of the passenger rear.

[JRS2817 1]

nice truck and u guys did a good job

[MoFire390 118]

In the words of Steve Irwin "aint she a beaut!!" looks good!! Wonderful job with it.

[ny10570 745]

No more Drive Cam? Always enjoyed the highlight reel of medics chasing lost tires.

[Oswegowind 17]

Very nice. Also appears functional which is important. Also love the chevrons! Kudos to Westchester EMS and SWS.

[SWS1 68]

WAS967......

We appreciate all the feedback we see on the forums from everyone........nice to know our efforts meet the functional and aesthetic goals we set for ourselves..........

........just a note on the Kussmaul receptacle.....the depth of the Auto Eject eliminates it's installation in the passenger (or driver) rear.....the passenger side has the fuel fill and fuel shutoff systems, and the driver side has all the electronics / blower etc for the A/C - heat. The interior trim also presents a problem due to the available space between the outer body and the inside face of the trim panels. Everything is getting tighter and tighter these days.

We opt for the driver side front as the operator has a better chance of noticing the shoreline is still plugged in should there be a failure of the Auto Eject (which with Kussmaul, is very rare).....but.....better safe than out of a shoreline.

Thanks again for all the comments......we watch them closely and use them in our planning.

SWS1

[FDVA356 23]

Chevrons....Beautiful safety addition. I am PRO chevrons for what I just said SAFETY!! I wish it was easier to get other members support, look at the visibility of that vehicle. All police, fire, ems and DPW should do the chevrons to protect all.

[Guest]

Very nice looking vehicle, interesting placement of the angled lights in the push bumper. I'd like to see how that does in a real world situation, should be effective. Another great job!

[WAS967 97]

We opt for the driver side front as the operator has a better chance of noticing the shoreline is still plugged in should there be a failure of the Auto Eject (which with Kussmaul, is very rare).....but.....better safe than out of a shoreline.

That was the first thought that went through my head - visibility should the autoeject not work. We have had issues with some of hte autoejects (not Kussmaul - some other vendor with a metal cover on the first batch of truck we got) and I've gotten into the habit of unplugging them manually anyways. So having them on the front bumper just makes it easier than running to the passenger back side, then all the way around to the front.

Overall I like the trucks you guys outfit and am glad to see more of them and look forward to trying 4011 out on the road.

[JRS2817 1]

Chevrons....Beautiful safety addition. I am PRO chevrons for what I just said SAFETY!! I wish it was easier to get other members support, look at the visibility of that vehicle. All police, fire, ems and DPW should do the chevrons to protect all.

your right chevorns are important and sometimes safer then lights and they look nice

[minivac 0]

Thanks For The Pics!! It Looks really nice!

[smwells 7]

WAS967......

We appreciate all the feedback we see on the forums from everyone........nice to know our efforts meet the functional and aesthetic goals we set for ourselves..........

........just a note on the Kussmaul receptacle.....the depth of the Auto Eject eliminates it's installation in the passenger (or driver) rear.....the passenger side has the fuel fill and fuel shutoff systems, and the driver side has all the electronics / blower etc for the A/C - heat. The interior trim also presents a problem due to the available space between the outer body and the inside face of the trim panels. Everything is getting tighter and tighter these days.

We opt for the driver side front as the operator has a better chance of noticing the shoreline is still plugged in should there be a failure of the Auto Eject (which with Kussmaul, is very rare).....but.....better safe than out of a shoreline.

Thanks again for all the comments......we watch them closely and use them in our planning.

SWS1

I have seen shorelines fail to eject on our ambulances (usually the line was under tension from cord reel), Great placement for the driver to check.

Another trick we learned was put a 2 foot pigtail inline, if the autoeject fails, the cords will seperate when tension is pulled and all you lose is the pigtail, not the reel getting ripped from the ceiling of the bay.. (it has happened!!).

Truck looks great, hopefully people will acknowledge it, and move out of the way when responding..

[texastom791 31]

Nice pics is this the same car that was posted on here with the pics of it at night or is this a different one ?

Edited August 20, 2008 by texastom791

[SRS131EMTFF 471]

Its the same car.

[JRS2817 1]

Very nice looking vehicle, interesting placement of the angled lights in the push bumper. I'd like to see how that does in a real world situation, should be effective. Another great job!

im starting to see those alot probably works good when going through a intersection or blocking a road

[texastom791 31]

Its the same car.

Yeah didn't you take the other pics ?

im starting to see those alot probably works good when going through a intersection or blocking a road

Yeah me to but the one's I've seen were on the outside of the bumper not the inside. like this one nice job as always by sws. http://specialtywarningsystems.com/Fire/im...%2008-11-07.jpg

Edited August 20, 2008 by texastom791

[JRS2817 1]

Yeah me to but the one's I've seen were on the outside of the bumper not the inside.

me two

[SRS131EMTFF 471]

I did take the other pictures, however that was before I learned that other better pictures would be posted here a short time latter.