My 2010 Dodge Journey EMS / Recue POV.

[Newberry13]

Welcome all,

Here we have my 2010 Dodge Journey that I use for response mostly to the station where I'm one of 3 EMT's that live in the response area. I'm also, usually the only EMT available during the day, as I work 24/72 shifts working for county EMS. We run a heavy rescue, extrication/1st responder vehicle, ATV w/ EMS module, 25' Boston Whaler w/ sonar, and an ALS ambulance. Now, what you've all been waiting for: the list, pics, and a video!

Whelen Liberty from Auctionhunters

2 Feniex T6s red/red in grill

red AWL SMT3s on fender

red / red Feniex Cannons in rear turn signals

Carson Cruiser mounted in console

CPI speaker from Remote Medic in lower airdam

all controlled by switches on dash - silvers control the TD and alleys, 1st rocker is front LB, grill, fenders, 2nd is LB corners and rear LAWs.





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKWx-O5t1_0

https://youtu.be/HAnAY4hAh9A

Thanks for looking,

Ted

 

[Surgicalcric]

Newberry County?

You guys still have Rsq Sqds?

It has been a while since I have been on Lake Murray.

 

[Storm82]

Simple and tidy, I like it!

 

[64shrek]

I like it simple and effective

 

[Newberry13]

Thanks guys. Surgicalcric, I believe we're one of the few counties that still does. Though, the county is debating on merging the independent, volunteer FDs and rescue squads into one county Fire & Rescue entity.

 

[tsquale]

Looks good. Tastefully done.

 

[codycat91]

Add a HLF and you'd be set. A little blue to the rear wouldn't hurt either if you're allowed to. And any reason why four rear LEDs on the bar aren't flashing?

Trying to be a constructive critic. Nice job overall

 

[Newberry13]

I wish I could run blue, but that's LE only. It has a six had amber traffic advisor that uses it's own cable, and I don't have a controller. So, I just used the remaining flasher leads for the front heads as it doesn't have a wire harness for the rear heads.

 

[pdk9]

Looks good. Have u considered getting a ULF44 to run the rear Amber heads? Inexpensive and will give u all 6 Amber flashing (since its a waste not to).


Upgrades to consider:


HLF


LED TDs


Paint the SMT brackets to make them blend in more


Also, you're a douche!!! U talk about the apparatus your dept has and you don't even have the courtesy to share pics/vids with your ELB brethren?

 

[Newberry13]

I want a HLF, but I've heard horror stories of them needing with the computers on newer Dodges. LED TD an alerts are on the list, and I'm trading four of the ambers to Ryan (RWO978) for reds. The painting the SMTs is a good idea. Lastly, I'll try to get some pics of the apparatus tomorrow. I'll put them in a new post!

 

[Eric1249]

Clean and simple.  I just could not imagine drilling into my fender. lol

 

[JPolston]

Simple and clean. Very well done... +1 for the idea of an HLF, but I'm sure you can be seen.

Great setup.

 

[Surgicalcric]

Thanks guys. Surgicalcric, I believe we're one of the few counties that still does. Though, the county is debating on merging the independent, volunteer FDs and rescue squads into one county Fire & Rescue entity.

What is the consensus around the squads about rolling it with the FD to create a single entity? There is a good sized push to roll EMS in SC under the state fire system like many other states, instead of EMS' oversight coming from the dept. of health. There are pros and cons to each in my opinion, but the pockets are far deeper on the FD side for sure.

I was a volunteer FF and paramedic in Anderson County for about 10 years, until shortly after 9.11 when I enlisted in the military. Today Anderson has 7 paid "rescue squads" but and when it's convenient for them to be rescue squads they push on that political hot button (like each time the county talks about starting their own service) but otherwise they are 7 EMS services who contract to provide 9.11 service just like Medshore Ambulance.


I just bought another house in Anderson so I will be headed back there in a few weeks...


Nice apparatus.


On the note of your POV, there are several HLFs that will work on yours. I was worried about computer issues too but I haven't had any issues with my HD Ram.

 

[acala91]

Looks good. Nice and simple yet effective. You should look into  changing the board in the liberty out for one with the 2-wire T/A control to take advantage of the rear of the bar. It's a shame to have 2/3 of it not being used. You could also upgrade the TDs and alleys to LR11s for cheap and they make a huge difference. 

 

[Newberry13]

What is the consensus around the squads about rolling it with the FD to create a single entity? There is a good sized push to roll EMS in SC under the state fire system like many other states, instead of EMS' oversight coming from the dept. of health. There are pros and cons to each in my opinion, but the pockets are far deeper on the FD side for sure.


I was a volunteer FF and paramedic in Anderson County for about 10 years, until shortly after 9.11 when I enlisted in the military. Today Anderson has 7 paid "rescue squads" but and when it's convenient for them to be rescue squads they push on that political hot button (like each time the county talks about starting their own service) but otherwise they are 7 EMS services who contract to provide 9.11 service just like Medshore Ambulance.


I just bought another house in Anderson so I will be headed back there in a few weeks...


Nice apparatus.


On the note of your POV, there are several HLFs that will work on yours. I was worried about computer issues too but I haven't had any issues with my HD Ram.

The rescue squads are going to be merged with the FDs within the next 2 years. Most of us are in favour, since most of its are on both already anyway! There's no talk around here of EMS merging, but they are wanting to pull us out from under the hospital. They're looking at putting us under emergency management, which is where the FDs and RSs are now. Right now, we're (NCEMS) considered is considered party of the hospital (which is also run by the county), but we have more and more behind the EDs personal taxi service. Since the county OEM pays the hospital our wages, they're tired of us taking patients to Columbia because they don't have insurance, or taking people home that would never qualify for an ambulance normally. I can't wait!

 

[rwo978]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Whelen-Liberty-Freedom-LED-Lightbar-Front-or-Rear-Wire-Harness-with-plugs-/301573231909?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item46372a5525

Add this and you will be able to control those rear heads from the IO board

 

[Newberry13]

Add a video of the rear, with the Liberty finally complete!

 

[acala91]

Love the pattern on the rear of the Liberty! Looks great!