Frontier Fridge Information
October 3, 2016
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AMBULANCE TYPE:
Crestline / Demers
UNITS AFFECTED:
Lower Mainland Ambulance Stations
243, 244, 245, 246, 248,
250, 258, 261, 262, and 269.
(Excluding Transfer Units)
For any questions or concerns, contact BC Ambulance Service, Fleet Operations
1 877 652-7465
Block C, 2261 Keating X Road
Fax: 250 952-0275
NOTICE:
BC Ambulance is taking part in a clinical study drug for stroke called NA-1, a
neuroprotectant designed to contain damage to the brain in the event of a stroke.
As part of this study, some lower mainland ambulances are equipped with a Frontier
mini fridge to store this medication. This fridge has been installed in the patient
compartment and is located on the medical cabinet panel shelf. (See picture 1 below).
ACTION:
The ambulance battery charger must be plugged in for every service, mechanical repair,
or when the ambulance is parked.
It is imperative that the fridge maintains power for continuous operation.
Inspect the Frontier Fridge LED temperature display operation. The fridge display
temperature should be between 2 – 8 degrees Celsius.
FRIDGE OPERATION:
The Frontier Fridge is wired to run 24/7. The power is supplied to the fridge by 2 lithium
batteries installed in the ambulance electrical compartment (See picture 2 below).
The ambulance charging system and on-board battery charger will charge these
batteries when the ambulance is running, or when the on-board battery charger is
plugged in.
When the ambulance is in for a service or repair, or when the ambulance is parked, the
ambulance battery charger must be plugged in.
If the ambulance repairs require the batteries to be disconnected, and the battery
charger cannot be used, the fridge battery supply will maintain the fridge operation for
up to
8 hours
if fully charged
.
NOTE:
If the battery charger cannot be used for more than 8 hours, contact the Metro
Fleet Coordinator to make arrangements to have the medication removed from
the fridge. (604-220-5952)