With the Fire Department Instructors’ Conference (FDIC) 2015 fast approaching, Braun Industries along with our amazing dealers are gearing up for the big show. We’re especially excited to have three of our emergency vehicles on display in the Indiana Convention Center. This year, we’ll be located in booth #3057, and will also have a unit in GM’s booth #3920.  Exhibit hours are as follows:

• Thursday, April 23: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Friday, April 24: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Saturday, April 25: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

One of the ambulances on display in our booth will be a 2014 Super Chief Type I. This model is mounted on the 2015 Freightliner M2 and is one of the safest, largest and most convenient ambulances on the market. Its dual attendant seats, door forward, and large pass thru opening enable emergency personnel to move freely in and out of the module, while its pull out and custom recessed compartments above the rear wheel and at the foot of the squad bench allow superior storage space. Other features include an angled heating and  air conditioning system, flip down electrical compartment (PDQ), warning lighting in C-channel rub rails, a custom designed ALS stack with roll up door, and two (2) 6-point harness seated positions. It is a customer unit on loan from the City of Miami.

Blair Township of Grawn, Michigan will also be sharing their unit with us for display. It’s a 2015 Chief XL Type I ambulance built on a 2015 Ford F-450. This model delivers on value, comfort and safety and features complete customization to meet the individual needs of fire and EMS departments. For Blair Township, it has a Stryker Power-LOAD^TM and Power cot to enhance patient comfort and safety during loading and unloading. Its 5-point harness chairs with swivel bases enable emergency crews to face and attend to patients during transport. Our SolidBody^TM Construction, EZ Glide door, and EZ 02 lift also ensure patient and emergency crew safety. For increased visibility, the model features Whelen M-9 integrated scene/emergency lights and a Vital Max lighting system with high intensity LED ceiling lights on the interior. A custom front bumper with 4 unique air horns is also included.

After touring our main booth, head over to GM’s booth #3920 where we’ll have a 2014 Chief XL Type III from Steuben County, IN on display. It’s mounted on a Chevy 2015 G-4500. Along with our exclusive EZ-02 lift, the Steuben County ambulance features dual vista displays, center ducted heat and air conditioning system, temperature control cabinet in upper front wall and recessed D bottle storage in squadbench. For added safety, it also includes a locking drug drawer, angled cabinets on each side of the CPR seat, and warning lights in the C-channel rub rails.

Representing Braun at FDIC 2015 will be members from our Board in addition to our sales, purchasing, engineering and office staff. Many of our dealerships will also be in attendance. These include:

• All Area Fire & Rescue
• Autotronics, LLC,
• Kodiak Emergency Vehicles
• North Central Emergency Vehicles
• Penn Care, Inc.
• Ten-8 Fire Equipment

“We are looking forward to this year’s FDIC show,” says Chad Brown, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We will be showcasing three beautiful units: City of Miami, Blair Township, and Steuben County EMS in our booth and in the GM booth respectively! We look forward to seeing longtime friends and customers along with meeting new customers and starting new friendships! Please stop by and see us and say ‘hi’ to the Braun family and our extended family of dealerships and customers!”