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New Ambulances on Display at FDIC 2017

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We’re less than a month away from FDIC 2017 – and booth planning is in full swing! To celebrate the 90th year of the Fire Department Instructors’ Conference and our 45th anniversary, we’ve decided to bring six new ambulance units to display at the show. We will have three units inside our booth (#3546). Ford Commercial Vehicles, General Motors Fleet, and Freightliner Trucks will all have one unit inside their respective booths as well.

“Each year, we work hard preparing our booth for FDIC and selecting the customer units we will have on display. With six units heading out to Indianapolis this year, we’re poised for a busy show! Each of the vehicles selected for display have unique features and enhanced safety considerations we feel all departments should be considering for their next new ambulance purchase. As always, we’ll have a great group of individuals from Braun direct in attendance, including our entire sales support team. We will also have countless members of our national dealer network on hand to help us out. It’s a great opportunity to meet your local Braun ambulance dealer and peak inside a Braun! We’re also looking forward to celebrating our 45th anniversary with some special booth giveaways and a new selfie station created in partnership with USSC Valor Seating,” says Chad Brown, Braun Industries Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

First up, inside Braun Booth #3546 is a Type I Super Chief from Palm Beach Gardens. Mounted on an International Durastar chassis, this vehicle includes a bumper mounted Roto-Ray – a spinning warning light – as well as a Federal Q Siren. It also features a roof mounted AC system, Whelen M-series lighting, and all aluminum cabinetry. In addition, this ambulance contains CN8 compliant seating and cot retention.

The Type I Chief XL from North Collier is built on a Ford F-450 chassis with LiquidSpring CLASS suspension system. It has a front mounted condenser, Whelen M-series lighting, and curbside captain’s chair with forward work area. Like the Palm Beach Gardens unit, it too features CN8 compliant seating and cot retention.

The last unit on display in Braun Booth #3546 will be the Type I Liberty from Orange Township. This new ambulance is mounted on a Ram 550 4×4 gas crew cab with LiquidSpring CLASS suspension system.  Highly customized to meet Orange Township’s unique needs, it includes a custom gear storage compartment in the crew cab area, exterior compartmentation, and exclusive cabinet layout. In addition, it has a Buckstop front bumper, rear chevron lighting, and Stryker Power Load cot.

The Type I Liberty from Telluride will be on display in Ford Commercial Vehicles’ Booth #4238. It’s mounted on a Ford F-450 4×4 and includes 3 EVS seats which can carry 3 patients, a Luverne Chrome 2” tubular grille guard with Hella 550 fog lights, a 17” LCD screen DVD player, and workstation with curbside drawers/sharps/trash.

The Type III Chief XL from Westerville will be inside General Motors Fleet Booth #4839. Built on a Chevy G4500 gas chassis, the exterior includes the city’s exclusive graphics package, Buell air horns, a Federal EQ2B electronic siren, and rearview backup camera. It also has a Braun exclusive EZ 02 Lift oxygen compartment and lift system, as well as 3 SCBA brackets installed in exterior compartments. Inside, there’s a custom console, all-welded in interior cabinets, and VitalMax lighting.

The final unit inside the exhibition hall will be the Type III Super Chief from Nashville. Built on a Freightliner M2 extended cab chassis, the unit will be in Freightliner Trucks’ Booth #4820. It has an extended cab rollup door for gear storage, exterior electrical cabinet, and a Braun E2 02 Lift. Inside, there’s transverse backboard storage, a custom floor console, all aluminum cabinet construction, a dedicated radio/communications cabinet, and CN8 compliant V4 harnesses.

If you’re heading to FDIC 2017, plan to stop by and visit us in Booth #3546. If you are not attending this year, don’t worry! We plan to Facebook Live from the even to give you a peek inside our booth and more – so make sure you LIKE our Facebook page!

What is FDIC International? Get An Overview Here!

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As we celebrate our 45th anniversary this year, we’re pleased to be attending the 90th year of FDIC. Also known as the Fire Department Instructors’ Conference, FDIC was established in 1928. Today, it’s billed as the world’s largest fire industry conference and exhibition with over 32,000 people attending in 2016!

FDIC is a mix of conference sessions and exhibitions. The conference includes hands-on training, workshops, and classroom instruction. Most of the educational opportunities at the conference are classroom sessions. There are hundreds to choose from, covering all levels of experience. Run by many of the Fire Industry’s movers and shakers, it’s an exceptional opportunity that can’t be matched elsewhere.  

In addition to the classroom sessions, there are pre-conference workshops that provide in-depth presentations on leading training topics in the fire service. This year, they will be available on Monday, April 24th and Tuesday, April 25th. Some of the 4 hour workshops being featured are “21st Century Command and Control” and “Responding To And Preparing for Acts of Violence.”

The hands-on training sessions go by the name H.O.T. Evolutions. They cover the latest technology and techniques, bringing real life scenarios into a fast-paced practical experience. They are a great way to increase individual knowledge and help bring back new skills to hometown departments.

The last three days of FDIC feature the largest Fire Exhibition in the world. Over 800 vendors take over the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium to show off the latest equipment, apparatus, and more. Braun Industries will be in Booth #3546 with 3 customer units on display. We will also have units in the Ford, GM, and Freightliner booths.

FDIC 2017 will be held April 24th through 29th in Indianapolis, Indiana. Braun will be in attendance for the Exhibition only. Exhibit hall hours are:  Thursday, April 27th from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Friday, April 28th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday April 29th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. If you plan to attend, make sure to visit Braun in Booth #3546 inside the Indiana Convention Center to see some great units, get a free Braun Strong t-shirt, take a selfie on our new safety seating, and more!

New Ambulance Units to Display at EMS Today 2017

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We’re gearing up to head to EMS Today: The JEMS Conference & Exposition. We will be participating as an exhibitor in Booth #909 at the Calvin L. Rampton Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Our team of Regional Sales Managers and members of our dealer network will be there February 23-25, 2017 and we will have three new ambulances on display.

“JEMS is a leader in EMS news and education. We look forward to our participation in their conference and exposition each year; they put on a top-notch event,” says Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Chad Brown. “2017 is a special year for us; we’re celebrating 45 years in business and we’ll be promoting an anniversary giveaway in honor of it. We will also have three new ambulances on display. Our Regional Sales Managers, Eric Wilcox, Jarret Hammons, and Jason Adair, will be in attendance. We will also have representatives from our dealer network, specifically Hughes Fire Equipment, Hi-Tech Emergency Vehicle Service, Glick Fire Equipment, and Penn Care.”

The new ambulances Chad mentions include a 2016 Braun Signature Series, 2016 Braun Responder, and 2016 Braun Express. The Type III Signature Series belongs to Pocono Mountain. Built on a 2017 Ford E350 Gas chassis, this is a pre-configured and pre-engineered ambulance. Notable features include Braun’s MasterTech IV multi-plex electrical system, welded in aluminum cabinets, and EZ Glide sliding door. The exterior has custom graphics.

The 2016 Braun Responder is on a 2015 Freightliner Sprinter. It serves as a demo ambulance. Pre-configured and pre-engineered, this ambulance is a wonderful example of how to save on building a custom emergency vehicle. Containing the same Braun exclusives as the Signature Series unit on display (MasterTech IV multi-plex electrical system, welded in aluminum cabinets, and EZ Glide sliding door), it also has an ABS floor console.

The last new ambulance at the show will be a custom Express belonging to Gold Cross. This Type III ambulance is built on a G3500 gas chassis. Designed to seamlessly integrate into an existing fleet, this unit has a custom configuration. Stocked with all the standards we’re known for, the ambulance also includes smooth floor access into the front ALS and CN8 (Change Notice 8) compliant seating with V4 harnesses. The exterior graphics were designed by the customer.

Exhibit hall hours are Thursday, February 23rd from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Friday, February 24thfrom 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday, February 25th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Show attendees can stop in anytime during open hours to speak with us and tour our models on display. You can also schedule a meeting in advance by reaching out to Braun direct at (866) 510-2621

Ambulance Remounted for Freeport Fire & EMS

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Freeport Fire & EMS in Freeport PA recently received a Chief XL module remounted onto 2015 Ram D-4500 chassis.  The remount process included these upgrades:

  • Remounted module on a Ram D-4500 Chassis (Original chassis – GMC C-4500)
  • Adjusted wheel well openings for new chassis platform
  • New Running Boards
  • New Front Console
  • Replacement of several entry and compartment doors
  • Painted module to match new chassis
  • Upgraded exterior lighting package to LED

Ambulance Compartment Equipment Storage

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Compartment Equipment Storage:  Flexible, smart storage solutions for housing your equipment in exterior compartments can be challenging and ever changing.  We offer many customized compartment designs with ergonomics and safety in mind.

Custom Storage Solutions:

  • Adjustable backboard dividers
  • Stair chair storage
  • SCBA bottle locations
  • Slide-out tool boards
  • Exterior drawers
  • Spare tire storage needs
  • Custom shelving locations

Braun Ambulances Have a New Home in New Orleans

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Braun ambulances can be found across the country with organizations large and small, public and private. One of our most well-known customers is New Orleans Emergency Medical Services. One of the busiest EMS departments in the country, the City of New Orleans has 20 Braun Liberty ambulance models in their fleet. They are on emergency calls for service 70-75% of the time, a high call volume that has been documented on the popular A & E show, NIGHTWATCH.

Over the years, we have worked with NOLA EMS to design, build, and deliver a highly customized version of our Liberty model. The units include a Whelen LED light package, Whelen Dominator 8 LED light in grille, SK4 ultraviolet air purification system, custom personnel storage locker for crew gear built-in to console, built-in GPS feature, rear module camera & backup camera, DriveCam event recorder, all aluminum interior, Meganite cabinets, custom equipment mounts, and custom designed aluminum console to store mobile data terminal, siren, radios, wireless keyboard, & flashlights. During that time, we’ve also gotten to know the department and its leaders quite well and enjoy any opportunity we have to celebrate their successes.

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Chad Brown, Braun Industries’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing, recently traveled to New Orleans to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new EMS headquarters. On January 13, 2016, Chad joined NOLA EMS Chief Carl Flores for a personal tour of the facility. The state-of-the-art building is now home to the New Orleans Coroner’s Office and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Headquarters, and is located in the B.W. Cooper neighborhood.

Since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, New Orleans Emergency Medical Services has occupied several makeshift quarters around the city. The new 14,000 square foot, two-story facility now contains all the day-to-day operations for New Orleans EMS. This includes an Emergency Operation Center to coordinate deployment of emergency vehicles and an Operation Department to store supplies in a controlled environment to fully stock emergency vehicles. There are 34 ambulance docks for replenishing ambulance supplies at shift changes, 23 parking spaces for EMS Sprint Vehicle SUVs, 10 spaces for EMS specialty vehicles, and secure parking for staff vehicles. It also has an Emergency Vehicle wash rack to keep units clean.

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The new location has also consolidated all administrative offices under one roof. Facilities include staff areas with locker rooms, on-call rooms, report-writing areas, an open office suite for shift supervisors to coordinate shift activities, and multi-purpose rooms to provide staff training and house crew members temporarily in case of a city evacuation. Having previously experienced a catastrophic natural disaster, the new EMS Headquarters also features a full back-up generator for round-the-clock operation in the event of a power outage, along with additional capabilities for EMS staff to remain on duty during a citywide evacuation.

“I was so impressed by the new EMS headquarters. It’s a first-class facility,” says Chad Brown. “I know it took them 10 long years to get there, but it is a beautiful building worth the wait. I was so honored to be included among the guests at the ribbon cutting ceremony, and it was a pleasure touring the building with Chief Carl Flores. The City of New Orleans has been a great customer to work with, and we are so pleased for them to start this next chapter in their new home. We hope it will make their incredible job of saving lives day in and day out a bit easier so they can keep doing what they do best.”

Congratulations New Orleans Emergency Medical Services. We love your new home and know it will treat you well!

Meet the Crew of NIGHTWATCH at EMS Today 2015

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Show season is in full swing and we’re gearing up to head to EMS Today: The JEMS Conference & Exposition. The show is produced by JEMS, a leader in EMS education. Geared towards first responders, the event promises to deliver great educational content focused on timely topics presented by progressive speakers, as well as networking events and a first-class exhibitor lineup.

EMS Today 2015 will be held February 25th through the 28th in Baltimore, Maryland. The Baltimore Convention Center will be host to the educational seminars, as well as the Exhibit Hall. The convention center is located at One West Pratt Street. Our booth will be located in space #2109.

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This year, we’ll be hosting some very special visitors … and you don’t want to miss it! Aside from Braun direct representatives Chad Brown, Eric Wilcox, Jim Ham, and Jerry Jones, the cast of NIGHTWATCH will be there. From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Friday, February 27th, visitors can stop by for a meet and greet with cast members Holly Monteleone, Nick Manning, Titus Tero, and Dan Flynn. If you aren’t able to attend EMS Today, don’t worry! We’ll be hosting a special giveaway online for our fans to win some signed autographs – stay tuned for details! 

Inside the Braun booth, visitors will also get a peek at the rig the New Orleans EMS crews operate in. We’ll have a NOLA ambulance on display; it is a Braun Liberty on a Ford F450 Super Cab chassis. Features include an all-aluminum interior, with a custom designed aluminum console to store NOLA’s mobile data terminal, a siren, radios, a wireless keyboard, and flashlights. The box includes a rear module camera and backup camera, along with a GPS feature which has been built into the MasterTech IV Vista Screens. It also has custom mounts for the specific equipment NOLA uses, to make it easier and safer for the crew to access and provide critical care.

Also in attendance at Booth #2109 will be several representatives from Braun’s dealer network. Pete Caliendo from Nassau Fire Apparatus will be joining us, along with members of the Penn Care sales team. Chris Woolfolk from Glick Fire Equipment will be there, along with their dealership’s demo ambulance. It is a 2014 Chief XL Chevy G4500. The unit is white with unique graphics and a zolatone stripe. It also has all M Series lights, along with all the other great features and innovations Braun ambulances are known for.

For more information on the NIGHTWATCH appearances at EMS Today 2015, check out this article on JEMS. 

New A & E Series NIGHTWATCH Will Include Braun Ambulances

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We are so excited for the series premier of NIGHTWATCH this evening. The new A & E series will debut at 10/9 c (January 22, 2015) and has the first responder community buzzing. Here at Braun Industries, we are particularly looking forward to tuning in. The show will feature stories from New Orleans Emergency Medical Services, a Braun customer. Viewers will be able to see our ambulances in action as first responders carry out their critical job responsibilities on the night shift.

From Executive Producer Dick Wolf and 44 Blue Productions, each hour-long episode will follow elite teams of NOLA first responders on duty overnight. In the premier episode, EMTs respond to a man bleeding in the street from multiple gunshot wounds, firefighters encounter a case of suspected arson, and another team of EMTs arrive at a car accident scene where the driver refuses to admit he’s on drugs. The fast-paced, high-drama docu-reality show promises to deliver incredible stories of emergency responders risking their lives to work the busiest and most unnerving shift of the day.

“We’re really looking forward to seeing New Orleans EMS and our fellow first responder agencies featured in NIGHTWATCH,” says Lt. Liz Belcher, NREMT-B of the New Orleans EMS Community Outreach and Public Information Office. “We think it stands as a testament to the phenomenal job our crews perform every single day, and we hope that the series is enjoyed by everyone.”

New Orleans EMS has over 20 Braun ambulances in their fleet. The units were sold by local dealer, Lone Star Emergency Vehicles, with the first of them delivered two years ago at the Super Bowl. The ambulances are custom Liberty models, built specifically for the streets of New Orleans with LiquidSpring™ suspension on them. They were built on an extended cab Ford F450 with custom console and back seat lockers, along with radio and computer installation with GPS and telemetry.  They also include a custom Whelen LED lighting package inside and out, all aluminum cabinetry, and an EZ Glide Door.

“We are so pleased to see New Orleans Emergency Medical Services featured in the upcoming NIGHTWATCH series,” says Chad Brown, Braun Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “NOLA operates one of the busiest EMS departments in the country. Their ambulances are on emergency calls for service 70-75% of the time, so they have to perform. When designing their units, we followed a detailed set of bid specifications to meet the unique challenges faced in their tough urban environment. Now, two years after delivery of their initial units, we are looking forward to getting a behind-the-scenes look at these ambulances in action. NIGHTWATCH will give us this rare opportunity and we are excited to see NOLA’s EMS crews rise to the occasion.”

For more information on New Orleans Emergency Medical Services, we encourage you to visit their website. For real-time news and updates, you can also follow them on Facebook (Facebook.com/NewOrleansEMS) or Twitter (@NewOrleansEMS).

Fire-Rescue EAST 2015 & Ten-8 Fire Equipment’s 30th Anniversary

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This week, we are excited to attend a series of events in Florida. We started off with a trip to the 27th Annual FDSOA Apparatus Specification and Safety Symposium in Orlando. Chad Brown & Eric Wilcox were in attendance. Next, we’re travelling to Daytona Beach for Fire-Rescue EAST 2015. Lastly, we’re making a stop at Ten-8 Fire Equipment to celebrate the dealership’s 30th anniversary.

Help Us Celebrate EMS Week 2016

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It’s EMS Week 2016 and we’re excited to kick off the celebrations by sharing what this week all about – and how we’re using it to help raise money for a worthy organization.

EMS Week was first recognized in 1973 by President Gerald Ford. It’s set aside to recognize the lifesaving work of EMS professionals through events, education and community outreach. Celebrated by communities, hospitals, healthcare organizations, survivors, EMS agencies, and companies like Braun Industries, it is a great way to shed light on the very important work that first responders do day in and day out.

Two driving organizations in the awareness of EMS Week are the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). Together, they’ve developed a campaign known as “EMS Strong” which aims to “celebrate, unify and inspire the men and women of our nation’s emergency medical services.” The campaign is promoted most heavily during EMS Week, and this year it has a secondary theme of “Called to Care.”

So many EMS professionals are drawn to first response by their desire to care for others. For many, it’s more than just a job – it’s a calling… and not an easy one. The high rates of suicide, stress, and PTSD among first responders highlight what a profound impact “just doing a job” can have on such professionals. During EMS Week, we have an opportunity to take a moment to recognize these amazing people and the work they do. We also have a chance to give back.

During EMS Week 2016, we will be raising money for the New Orleans EMS Foundation. For every new page like we receive on Facebook from May 15-21, 2016, we will donate $1.00 to the NOEMS Foundation*. A 501c3, this non-non-profit serves to strengthen the preparedness and responsiveness of NOEMS through empowerment – providing equipment, community outreach and professional development and training. To learn more, you can visit their website here or follow them on Facebook.

Braun Industries has a strong connection to New Orleans EMS. The department runs a fleet of custom Liberty ambulances and has gained widespread attention for the units on the hit A&E reality show, Nightwatch. Braun Industries wants to help draw awareness to the organization that is working hard to support their own. The cast of Nightwatch has done much in its first 2 seasons to shed light on the EMS profession, and we are happy to donate to an organization that serves them.

As a culmination to EMS Week 2016, we will be offering all of our Facebook followers (old and new) a chance to win a Braun Industries jacket on Friday, May 20th. Details of the giveaway will be posted to our Facebook page that day for #BraunFanFriday. To make sure you don’t miss your chance to win, LIKE our Facebook page here.

To all the EMS professionals reading this… Happy EMS Week 2016. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. We are proud to serve a profession that serves others-making a difference daily!

*Per previous years, the donation limited will be capped. The 2016 donation limit is $1,000. Thank you for understanding!

5/17/16 Update: Congratulations! We reached our goal of raising $1,000 for NOEMSF by day 3 of our campaign. A check will be presented to the organization at EMS World 2016.

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