Res 36-07RESOLUTION N0.3G-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING FUNDS
FROM THE PALM BEACH COUNTY EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES GRANT AWARD PROGRAM FOR FY
2007/2008.
WHEREAS, the Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department represents the emergency medical
services interests of the City of Delray Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department is requesting funding for FY
2007/2008 through the Palm Beach County Emergency Medical Services Grant Award program
for the purchase of five (5) additional Stryker power assisted pneumatic patient stretchers.
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department is eligible to receive funds
collected by the Office of Emergency Medical Services pursuant to Chapter 401.113, Florida
Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the equipment to be purchased with these funds will enhance the City's
overall emergency medical services operation and improve the delivery and level of emergency
medical care provided to the citizens of and visitors to the City of Delray Beach and the entire
Fire-Rescue service area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach is supportive of this
initiative to secure grant funds for this service enhancement; and
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Dekay Beach is hereby authorized to execute all
documents which are necessary to complete the request for funds from the Palm Beach County
Emergency Medical Services Grant Award program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this 19`~ day of June, 2007.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Ciry Clerk
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Kerry B. Koen, Fire Chief
THROUGH: City Manager
DATE: June 6, 2007
SUBJECT:
Requested Resolution -Non-Matching Grant
ITEM BEFORE COMMISSION
Resolution of the City Commission indicating support of an application for an Annual
Non-Matching Grant from Palm Beach County, Department of Emergency Medical
Services.
BACKGROUND
The Fire-Rescue Department is submitting an application for an Annual Non-Matching
Grant from Palm Beach County, Department of Emergency Medical Services to purchase
five (5) Stryker Model 6500 Power-Pro Ambulance Patient Stretchers. Each unit costs
$9,150.00 and they are to be purchased through Stryker EMS Equipment, the sole source
vendor for this item. The total cost of these stretchers is estimated to be $46,340.00. The
total price reflects the cost of the stretchers and accessories, and the trade-in of the older
stretchers.
FUNDING SOURCE
N/A
RECOMMENDATION
Approve a resolution indicating the City's support of this application.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: David T. Harden, City Manager
THRU: Kerry . Ko~ir`e Chief
FROM: Danie~Con~~ivi~ n~- EMS
DATE: June 6, 2007
SUBJECT: Requested Resolution -Non-Matching Grant
Delray Beach Fire-Rescue will be applying for an annual, non-matching
grant from Palm Beach County, Department of Emergency Medical Services for
five (5) Stryker Model 6500 Power-PRO Ambulance Cots. This will allow
Paramedics to improve both patient and personnel safety. Each unit will cost
$9,150.00. They are sole source items provided by Stryker.
In order to proceed with the grant application process, a Resolution of the
City Commission is required indicating their support of the application. A similar
Resolution will be sought from the Town of Gulf Stream and the Town of
Highland Beach as our application will be made in the name and interest of all
three communities.
A draft Resolution is attached.
DC/cls
Attachments: 1
FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS • 501 WEST ATLANTIC AVENUE •DELRAY BEACH. FLORIDA 33444-2555
(561) 243-7400 • FAX (561) 243-7461
Printed on Recycled Paper
RESOLUTION N0.36-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
REQUESTING FUNDS FROM THE PALM BEACH
COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES GRANT
AWARD PROGRAM FOR FY 2007/2008.
WHEREAS, the Dekay Beach Fire-Rescue Department represents the
emergency medical services interests of the City of Delray Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Dekay Beach Fire-Rescue Department is requesting
funding for FY 2007/2008 through the Palm Beach County Emergency Medical Services
Grant Award program for the purchase of five (5) additional Stryker power assisted
pneumatic patient stretchers.
WHEREAS, the City of Dekay Beach Fire-Rescue Department is eligible
to receive funds collected by the Office of Emergenry Medical Services pursuant to
Chapter 401.113, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the equipment to be purchased with these funds will enhance
the City's overall emergency medical services operation and improve the delivery and level
of emergency medical care provided to the citizens of and visitors to the City of Delray
Beach and the entire Fire-Rescue service area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Dekay Beach is supportive
of this initiative to secure grant funds for this service enhancement; and
ec 'on 2. That the Mayor of the City of Delray Beach is hereby authorized
to execute all documents which are necessary to complete the request for funds from the
Palm Beach County Emergency Medical Services Grant Award program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this 19`'' day of June,
2007.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
PALM BEACH COUNTY EMS GRANT AWARD APPLICATION
PRIMARY GRANT REQUEST
Note: The total for all your primary requests must not be more than
$50,000.00.
1. Organization: Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department
Authorized Official: Kerry B. Koen Title: Fire Chief
Alternate Official: Danielle Connor Title: Division Chief
Mailing Address: 501 W. Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444
Telephone: (561) 243-7410 FAX: (561) 243-7461
2. Authorized Contact Person: Danielle Connor
Title: Division Chief of Emergency Medical Services
Mailing Address: 501 W. Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444
Telephone: (561) 243-7440 FAX: (561) 243-7461
3. Agency's Legal Status: City/Municipality
4. First Responders: Please attach a copy of your Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with a licensed provider. If you do not have a
MOU, attach documentation that you made reasonable efforts to get
one, that you cooperate with the provider, or that you requested
but did not receive a response from the providers in your area.
5. Your Federal Tax ID Number: VF 59-6000308
6. Identify the EMS county plan goals this project will accomplish in
whole or in part. A copy of the goals is attached to this
application.
2D: Identify and
EMS system to imp
~t new technology and procedures into the
patient outcome.
7. Communications Projects: All grant applications which involve
communications equipment and/or services, in total or in part, will
be reviewed by the State of Florida Division of Information
Technology. FINAL APPROVAL MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO ANY PURCHASE
COMMITMENT. Copy of approval from the State must be submitted to
the County EMS Office with request for reimbursement.
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PRIMARY EMS GRANT AWARD APPLICATION
ORGANIZATION: Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department
8. Background: Describe your agency, its operations, and how it
relates to other EMS agencies in your area. Also, .provide a
description of your major resources including the number of
employees, vehicles, and equipment.
The Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department responds to all calls for
assistance within the City of Delray Beach and contracted areas of
the Town of Gulfstream and the Town of Highland Beach. These
services include fire suppression, special operations, fire
prevention and safety, CPR/AED training to the public, injury
prevention, disaster response, and emergency medical services
including ALS and BLS transportation.
The Department began EMS service in the 1950's providing basic
first aid, evolving into the paramedic level of service in 1979.
Currently, we provide first response medical assessment and
treatment at the advanced life support level and transportation to
local hospitals including Stroke and Trauma Centers. Additionally,
the Department employs mutual aid agreements with all neighboring
agencies.
The annual budget for Delray Beach Fire-Rescue is $21.273 million.
DBFR has 154 full time employees. The Department operates six (6)
paramedic rescue vehicles with three (3) in reserves for back-up
and maintenance, all with cellular phone capabilities. Our
remaining fleet consists of seven (7) Engines, three (3) Aerial
Trucks, one (1) Brush Truck, one (1) Special Operations Truck, one
(1} Tanker, two (2) Command Vehicles, two (2) Special Events
Response Vehicles (BERN), one (1) Public Education Unit, twelve
(12) staff cars for a total of thirty nine (39) units. Other
resources are provided under an existing countywide mutual aid
agreement.
The suburban coverage area is 18 square miles for first due
response. The jurisdiction is comprised of 58~ residential, 18~
commercial/industrial and 24~ wild land, undeveloped. The permanent
resident population is 68,781.
PRIMARY EMS GRANT AWARD APPLICATION
ORGANIZATION: Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department
9. Grant History: Briefly describe your current and previous grant
awards for the past three years. Explain how this application does
not conflict or duplicate them.
In the past three (3) years, Delray Beach Fire-Rescue has received
grant awards that enhanced our medical equipment and response
including Cardiac Enzyme Detectors, Capnography upgrade for our
Zoll M Series Defibrillator/Monitors, and a new SERV unit with ALS
package. This grant request does not conflict with these awards or
any other prior requests.
If necessary you may attach additional pages to complete sections 8 and
PRIMARY EMS GRANT AWARD APPLICATION
ORGANIZATION: Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department
10. Project Need Statement:
Write a clear, concise statement describing the need(s) addressed
by this project. This must include: 1) numeric data; 2; time
frame for the data; 3) source of the data, and; 4) the involved
target population and geographic area.
DBFR has a duty to provide a safe and secure means to routinely or
rapidly evacuate, relocate, or remove occupants, patients, or
victims from a variety of locations and circumstances while
reducing the potential for injury to the patient or personnel. This
task should be accomplished with minimal personnel and effort
whenever possible.
Neck and back injuries occurring in EMS services are the leading
cause of loss of the workers services, creating costly overtime
hiring to fill injury vacancies, and the high cost of medical
compensation claims and rehabilitative treatment. Most all of
these injuries occur while removing, evacuating, relocating or
transporting occupants and patients. Injuries to personnel are
synonymous with the poor ergonomic equipment designs of the current
equipment used in the field today. As a result of the difficulties
encountered in maneuvering and negotiating obstructions, personnel
are forced to utilize undesirable positions and methods for
completing the task, which resulted in neck and back injuries.
Exercise and lifting techniques are limited solutions to avoiding
back injury because the medic must always be 100 perfect in
lifting and lowering a patient in order to avoid strains, pains and
injury. A Back Injury Prevention Guide, Feletto, M. Editors,
Cal/OSHA, Apr. 2001, p 5. "Securing management commitment will be
essential. Persuade the decision-makers in your organization by
presenting the direct and indirect costs of the problem. Point out
the injury reduction and cost-saving benefits. Keep in mind that
the benefits of improved employee morale, patient comfort and
better employee relations are not easily measured."
The manufacturers of the devices used for patient relocation and
removal are aware of this problem and have been developing
equipment specifically designed to reduce or alleviate the
potential for back and. neck injuries. New technology developed
from extensive studies is now being made available that requires
less personnel to operate and reduces the stresses and strains
that contribute to injuries while removing, evacuating, relocating
PRIMARY EMS GRANT AWARD APPLICATION
ORGANIZATION: Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department
or transporting occupants and patients rapidly, safely, securely
and effectively.
Fire-Rescue Services are currently faced with several problems with
their existing removal and relocation equipment and injuries of
their personnel and patients. Including:
• Equipment is difficult to use due to the lack of ergonomic design
considerations.
• Personnel injuries resulting from improper operation and
excessive efforts.
• As workers age they gain valuable experience but their bodies
become more susceptible to injuries. Ergonomics and Back Pain in
Workplace, 1999-2003 Spine-health.com
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/cd/ergo/ergo0l.html
• Delayed transport times when a patient and/or personnel injury
occurs.
• Weight limitations. People are getting heavier. Up to 20$ heavier
over the last 10 years . Obese adults in the U . S . use to make up
only 11~ of the total population but today make up 27~ (Doubled
by 2000). Centers for Disease Control, Body Mass Index, By State.
Internet Website,
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/trend/index.htm
In 2005, DBFR units responded to 9632 EMS calls and transported
5,568 patients to medical facilities. This data provided by DBFR
Dispatch CAD and EMS Patient Care Reports. During this timeframe,
DBFR used a standard stretcher in five of its six rescue units.
There are six ALS Licensed transport units within the DBFR fleet,
and three reserve units. Data collected by DBFR training and EMS
staff reflects that the average calls will cause a crew to raise
and lower the stretcher 7 times. This in conjunction with the
number of patients transported in F/Y 05 results in 38,976 times
that the stretcher was raised and lowered during a call. Each one
of these times is a risk for either the crew or the patient in
being injured. Between 2002 and 2006, DBFR personnel incurred a
total of 23 Workers Compensation claims to the neck, upper back,
and/or lower back. The total of these claims was $58,205.24. Our
goal is to reduce the number of times a crew member or patient is
injured from stretcher operations. Our need is to engineer the
PRIMARY EMS GRANT AWARD APPLICATION
ORGANIZATION: Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department
hazard out of the job by reducing the things lifted. Source,
Occupational Health Management, 7: 9, pp. 101-104.
11. Project Outcome Statement:
Write a concise quantifiable statement describing the degree to
which the need(s) will be changed by the project. This must
contain the same four characteristics as the need statement and
indicate the evaluation methods used to measure the efficiency
and/or effectiveness of the project's outcome.
Our proposed solution is to replace the inventory of standard
pneumatic stretchers on the licensed units with power assisted
.pneumatic stretchers. Implementation of this equipment, will
improve the ergonomic environment to the crew in raising and
lowering the stretcher. This will reduce the likelihood of an
injury to the patient or the employee. This will also reduce the
amount of personnel needed to operate the device and subsequently
speed up the transport process.
Power assisted pneumatic stretchers provide a safer working
environment for the crews on a transport unit. Due to the strenuous
working environment that is placed on these workers, a safe
ergonomic environment can not be provided at all times. With this
equipment the crew can concentrate on the actual lifting and
lowering the stretcher and maintaining balance while the power
assist mechanism does the actual lowering and raising of the
stretcher carriage. Because of a possible assist failure it will be
the intention of DBFR to continue to provide training to all staff
on the manual operation of this stretcher. With this program in
place, review of the employee incident reports in regards to the
injury, and realizing that we frequently operate in an
uncontrollable atmosphere we believe the reduction in injuries will
be at 90$.
In addition to the improvement in both employee and patient safety
the purchase of these new stretchers will provide a higher patient
weight limit. At the present time the stretchers we have in use
have a patient weight limit between 500 to 600 lbs. The new, power
assisted pneumatic stretchers have a weight limit of 700 lbs.
With the purchase of power assisted pneumatic stretchers, in-
service training and implementation, DBFR feels confident that the
number of employee and patient injuries will be reduced by 90~ over
PRIMARY EMS GRANT AWARD APPLICATION
ORGANIZATION: Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department
a calendar year period. The effectiveness will be measured by a
direct commitment from Risk Management on identifying those
injuries that are a result of moving and handling a patient with a
stretcher. This team approach will focus our efforts on recognizing
the positive reduction in injuries. Accident reports, clinic
admissions, and employee injury reports will assist in the
documentation of the reduction.
If the outcome results are what are expected, the data may be used
to support further grant projects aimed at the reduction of
injuries to other agencies expanding to a larger geographic area.
12. Major Activities and Time Frames:
/ If grant is awarded, you must follow your schedule. If, for some
reason, the schedule cannot be followed, please advise the EMS
Office of the activity change.
Please indicate time frame as lst quarter, 2nd quarter, 3rd quarter, 4th
quarter and fill in the year.
First Quarter =October 1 through December 31
Second Quarter = January 1 through March 31
Third Quarter =April 1 through June 30
Fourth Quarter = July 1 through September 30
Activit
Order power assisted pneumatic stretchers.
Conduct in-service training and education on use, maintenance,
and proper lifting and moving techniques.
Implement new equipment into inventory and begin use
Conduct field audits in conjunction with Risk Management
to evaluate the reduction of patient and employee injuries.
Time Frames
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
PRIMARY EMS GRANT AWARD APPLICATION
ORGANIZATION: Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department
13. Budget:
The applicant must submit a written price quote for each line item.
For equipment include, the cost per item, quantity, and cite vendor
information. For each type of position, include the pay per hour,
number of hours, and cost of each benefit. For expenses, include
unit costs (if rental, give the cost per square foot).
Items/Quantities and Positions/FTEs Cost Per Unit Total
(See Attachment A)
Items/Quantities and Positions/FTEs Cast Per Unit Total
(5) Mode16500 Power-Pro Ambulance Cot(s) 9,150.00 45,750.00
(5) 3 Stage IV Pole Patient Right 220.00 1,100.00
(5) Equipment Hook 36.00 180.00
(5) Backrest Storage Pouch 168.00 840.00
(5) Head End Flat Storage Pouch 78.00 390.00
(5) Foot End Oxygen Bottle Holder 116.00 580.00
(5) MX Pro Trade-in (500.00) (2,500.00)
Total requested $46,340.00
PRIMARY EMS GRANT AWARD APPLICATION
ORGANIZATION :DELRAY BEACH FIRE RESCUE
14. Medical Director's Approvals: These are required for all projects
which involve professional education, medical equipment, or both.
(1) Professional Education: All continuing education described in
this application will be developed and conducted with my input
and approval.
Medical Director:
Printed Name:
Signature
Date
(2) Medical Equipment: I hereby affirm my authority and
responsibility for the use of all medical equipment in this
project.
Medical Director: ~/~~,~~.~Fic~~~,_..-,
Signature
Printed Name: Randall L. Wolff M.D.
Date
15. Resolution: A resolution from the Governing Board(s),i.e. City
Commission, Town Council, Board of Directors, etc. is required once
the Grant is awarded and before the purchase of any items. This
resolution will certify that monies from the EMS County Grant Award
will.
(1) Improve and expand prehospital services in that coverage area.
(2) Will not be used to supplant existing provider's budget
allocation.
(3) Meets the goals and objectives of the EMS County Grant Pian.
16. Certification:
I, the undersigned official of the previously named entity, certify
that to the best of my knowledge and belief, all information
contained in this application and its attachments are true and
correct.
I understand my signature acknowledges that I will comply fully
with the State Bureau of Emergency Medical Services' and Palm Beach
County's Rules and Regulations governing the administration of the
State of Florida Emergency Medical Services Grant Program for
Counties.
Authorized Official:
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Printed Name Kerry B. Koen Title Fire Chief
Sales Proposal
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Quotation Date: 04/21/07
Quote Number: QDB042307
SHIP TO ADDRESS:
Delray Beach Fire Rescue
501 W Atlantic Ave
Delray Beach, FL 33444
EMS Equipment
Jeff Pounds
Territory Manager
3800 E Centre Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(800)669-4968 Ext 8940 Voicemai
(fax) 407-264-8123
jell. poundsCcDstryker. com
t: (561) 243-7440
f: (561) 243-7461
email: Connor@ci.delray-beach.fl.us
5 ea Model 6500 Power-Pro Ambulance Cot(s)
List Price Unit Price Ext Sell
$ 11,607.00 $ 9,150.00 $ 45,750.00
Standard Features Include:
Singie adjustable wheel lock
700-Ib weight capacity
Stryker's dual-speed power-lift system
Integrated power and usage meter
Integrated foot-end pull handle
Positive action manual back-up system
Single-hand capable, telescoping head section
Backrest-mounted monitor hook
User-adjustable load height presets
X-frame guards
Oversized wheels with sealed caster wheel bearings
High visibility powder-coated frame
Safety Hook
Bolster Mattress
Patient restraint package and in-service video
110V or 12V DeWalt Charger and tea 24V industrial-grade battery packs
2-year parts/labodtravel warranty on entire cot (1 year on all soft goods -mattress, restraints, pouches, and batteries)
3 years parts/labor/travel warranty on X-frame and limited powertrain components; all welds are warranted for 7 years
Selected Options and Accessories
5 6500-215-000 3 Stage IV Pole Patient Right $ 273.00 $ 220.00 $ 1,100.00
5 6500-147-000 Equipment Hook $ 45.00 $ 36.00 $ 180.00
5 6500-130-000 Backrest Storage Pouch $ 205.00 $ 168.00 $ 840.00
5 6500-128-000 Head End Storage Flat $ 110.00 $ 78.00 $ 390.00
5 6500-140-000 Foot End Oxygen Bottle Holder (aftermarket) $ 146.00 $ 116.00 $ 580.00
5 Trade-in MX Pro's $ (500.00) $ (500.00) $ (2,500.00)
$ 11,886.00 $ 9,268.00 $ 46,340.00
Proposal Total (Including Freight): $ 46,340.00
Pricing is valid through 09/30/07
TO PLACE AN ORDER. PLEASE FAX YOUR PURCHASE ORDER TO:
Stryker -EMS Equipment, Attn: Jeff Pounds
Office: 943 Elm Harbor Ct., Lake Mary, FL. 32746
Phone: 407-574-5503; Fax:407-264-8123
Include your billing/shipping addresses, desired delivery dates, signature and terms (net 30).
THANK YOU!
Order subject to approval by Stryker Corporation. Taxes will be invoiced as a separate item when applicable. Credk cannot ba allowed on returns of special or modified items. All
approved retums will be accepted ONLY in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Proposals are effective 30 days from submirial.
Receivin Contact Name: Receivin Phone Number:
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Comments:
Jeff Pounds
Territory Manager
3800 E. Centre Ave
Portage, MI 49002
t: 407-574-5503 f. 407-264-8123
vm: 800-669-4968 ext. 8940
j ef£pounds@stryker.com
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
RE: Sole Source Information for Stryker Model 6500 Power-PRO Ambulance Cot
EMS Equipment
Stryker is the sole manufacturer of all Stryker products. This correspondence is to inform you of the
unique characteristics found only in Stryker's Model 6500 Power-PRO Ambulance Cot. These
characteristics can be broken down into three primary categories: Safety, Maintenance, and Ease of
Use.
Safe
1) The Stryker Model 6500 Power-Pro is the only powered ambulance cot that meets the following
independent certifications:
Underwriters Laboratories -This certifies that the product is safe to those who use it and the
surroundings in which it exists. A powered medical device must have this certification in order to
operate in a hospital environment. The Stryker Model 6500 Power-Pro is the only powered
ambulance cot that is UL listed.
IPX6 -This certifies that the cot's electrical, hydraulic, and other systems are rated to withstand high
pressure water jets.
IEC-60601 -This certification is a multi-stage certification process which states that the Power-Pro
conforms to industry standards for electromagnetic medical equipment. Included in this process are
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). EMC allows the
Power-Pro to enter hospitals without disturbing other electromagnetic devices such as heart
monitors. EMI prevents our cot from being activated by external electromagnetic devices.
2) The Power-Pro is the only power-lift cot with a retractable head section. This feature allows the cot to
be lowered to the ground in the shortened position without the risk of the head section injuring an
operator or being damaged.
3) When unloading with the manual release handle, the cot utilizes hydraulic dampening. Thus, the cot
will not abruptly jar the operator or the patient.
4) The cot has no litter-frame pinch points and thus facilitates atwo-person "shared load." This reduces
risk of injury and eases cot loading.
5) The cot features the lightest 700-Ib capacity frame in the industry.
Maintenance
1) The cot features afoot-end-mounted hourly usage meter. This is an easy tool to determine the timing
of preventative maintenance checks.
2) The cot features powder-coating on the entire aluminum frame (including the patient handling
surfaces), thus eliminating aluminum oxidation throughout the cot. Additionally, the powder-coated
surface facilitates easier decontamination and prevents the carbon build-up that otherwise would rub onto
the caregiver's uniform.
3) All caster bearings are sealed, eliminating timely and costly lubrication.
4) The cot is power washable and meets IPX6 pressure jet certification (see above).
5) The cot's battery source is a standard, non-custom battery (24V DeWalt) which can be purchased
either through Stryker or numerous other sources.
Ease of Use
1) The battery is placed at the foot end of the stretcher and is easily accessible in any situation.
2) The cot legs power-retract in 2.4 seconds, the fastest of any powered cot. This speeds load times and
reduces operator fatigue.
3) The cot provides the highest potential load height cf any cot on the market at 36" and is operator-
adjustable to match the deck height of individual rescues or ambulances.
4) The cot features the industry's only forward-folding, single-hand release, side rails, thus giving
caregivers more space inside the transport vehicle.
5) The foot end of the cot provides lifting bars and operator controls at two different heights, thus
providing optimum ergonomics to most operator heights.
6) The foot end of the cot contains a large battery indicator light which displays red or green depending
on battery level. A warning is given by a flashing red light, allowing the operator time to change the
battery.
7) The Model 6500 has 6" x 2" sealed bearing casters -the largest in the industry. This facilitates rolling
over any surface with ease and reduces caregiver strain.
8) The Power-Pro features an integrated bumper system which reduces damage to walls and other
obstacles when impacted.
Please forward any further questions to the undersigned, Stryker's direct sales representative, at
904-287-0824.
Sincerely,
Jeffery Pounds
Territory Manager, Stryker -EMS Equipment