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Discover more about the unique features included on a Crestline ambulance.
New Era
The popular ambulance choice for urban areas and large fleets.
The New Era is our smallest Type 3 ambulance and undoubtedly the greenest in our line! More compact and lighter than the FleetMax Next Generation, the New Era ambulance model offers optimal fuel consumption and a low cost of ownership.
Thanks to its smaller wheelbase, this model has a tighter turning radius than the others. This makes it an excellent choice for emergency services operating in large urban centers. GTA paramedics appreciate the enhanced maneuverability and the dual-side entry step for operational ease when navigating congested streets. They also feel confident and secure knowing they are protected by one of the safest roll cages in the industry.
Ambulance Features and Options
Overview
Care Module
Front Cab
Electrical
Emergency System
Chassis & Suspension
Low Maintenance
Overview
- Compact size ideal for urban areas operations
- Enhanced maneuverability (139″ wheelbase)
- Lightweight ambulance for fuel efficiency
- Aluminum extruded body construction
- Ample storage space
- Convenient streetside compartment for equipment or PPE
- Dual entry step
- Fully reclining cab seats
- Highly customizable with a wide range of options available
- Easy maintenance and lower cost of ownership
- CrestCoat Powder Coating Technology
- Backed by Crestline Lifetime Paint Warranty & Lifetime Structural Warranty
Care Module
- Dual side entry steps: For easy and improved access to the module. Safer and more accessible module with first step lower to ground. An exclusive ergonomic feature designed for ambulatory patients. It helps reduce repairs by having no moving parts.
- Ample and convenient storage space
- Option – 3-point seat belts: Installed on all seats providing increased safety for paramedics
- Halogen puck lighting in all compartments
- Option – LED puck lighting in all compartments: Offers brighter light and a longer lifespan, reducing maintenance time and costs.
- Streetside wall cabinets with sliding Lexan doors
- Option – Flip-up cabinetry: Auto-latching restocking cabinets make supplies easier to manage.
- Squad bench: Offers seating for 3 individuals with 2-point seat belts on upholstered back pads with backrests on the curbside wall.
- Option – Curbside mobility seat: This adjustable seat offers ergonomic advantages with easy access to the patient and equipment while remaining belted. The seat slides sideways on a 36″ rail. It can be tilted 3.5″ towards the patient (7″ total travel) and rotate from 0 to 90 degrees, allowing the paramedic to sit in the direction of motion.
- Rubber-impact absorbing grab handles: Located in the ceiling over the squad bench.
- Option – Curbside entry door soft assist handle: Located on the bulkhead wall.
- Option – Stair chair/EZ Glide restraint: Located on the side of the entrance door.
- ‘L’ bars: Yellow powder-coated bars located on the patient entrance doors to improve visibility and enhance safety.
- 61″ ceiling grab rail
- Two coat hooks and a Velcro strap for IVs are located on the HVAC duct upholstery.
- Ducted HVAC – Featuring insulated ducted HVAC with adjustable vents extending the full length of the module.
- Exhaust fan
- Option – Dual door seals: Keep modules leak-proof and dust-free for healthy operations and reduce overall maintenance.
- Kit tree – Featuring a vertical cabinet with two adjustable shelves and 3 individual nets to secure equipment.
- Option – Removable drug locker: This is an aluminum powder-coated locking drug cabinet. All drug lockers are interchangeable between vehicles.
- Streetside MCC switch panel
- Option – Dual USB charging outlets: Two USB ports in the MCC provide a convenient and easy way to recharge multiple electronic devices in the module.
- DISS oxygen outlets: One is located on the action wall (MCC wall), and one on the forward wall.
- S-SCOR suction container and face plate assembly: Located in the action wall (MCC) and featuring a remote-mounted suction pump.
- Oxygen bracket for ‘M’ size cylinder
- Option – O2 to Go loading system: Reduces back injuries by eliminating the need to lift the heavy oxygen tank. Lightweight and trouble-free with no systems to maintain.
- Secondary safety exit latches at each entry door
- Streetside rear vertical spineboard compartment: Vertical storage enhances ergonomics for equipment retrieval.
- Streetside PPE compartment: Located in the exterior compartment.
- Streetside ECC compartment: This full-height door has gas shocks and LED compartment light.
- Option – Streetside PPE compartment: This exterior compartment offers easy PPE access and includes a power door lock and interior LED light.
- Option – Bumper visible coating: This optional coating for the running boards and flip-up bumper enhances visibility and increases safety.
- Option – Interior camera: Get a 7-inch Colour Zone Defense monitor in the cab with a camera mounted on the exterior above the rear doors.
- Option – Dual sealed doors
- Option – Intercom
- Analog clock
- Option – Digital clock
Front Cab
- Fully reclining seats
- Option – Vinyl seat covers
- Switch panel: Features space for two radio mounts.
- Option – Additional radio head mounting: Located on the dash.
- Option – Dual USB charging outlets: Two USB ports located in the chassis console to recharge multiple electronic devices in the front cab.
- Option – Door indicator lights: Includes a warning light that turns on when one or more doors are either open or not closed securely for enhanced medics and patient safety.
- Option – Patient status / silent communication: This allows the driver to know the patient’s health status during transport. The monitor is operated by the treating medic, with red being emergency (patient health decline), yellow (stable to concerning), and green (ok).
- Option – Chassis and conversion voltmeter: This helps monitor the chassis and conversion battery’s state of charge and health to avoid breakdown.
- Option – Backup camera with monitor: This reduces the chance of a collision or damage to the vehicle, offering enhanced safety for crew and bystanders. It also reduces overall downtime.
- Option – Blind-spot detection system: This provides better awareness and safer surroundings thanks to blind-spot mirror monitoring.
- HVAC residential thermostat
- Option—Automatic climate control thermostat
- Mirrors: Hadley or Velvac mirrors feature a 10″ arm with a remote and heat.
- Option – Convex mirrors: These round 6″ convex mirrors on a bracket are attached to the top of each mirror.
- Option – “L” track: Located on the floor behind the seats, this track extends 6″ from the driver’s side wall to 6″ from the passenger’s side wall. It features 6 adjustable anchors. Four Ferno locking straps are included.
- Option – Waste container: Located on the bulkhead.
- Ambulance power disconnect: This prevents excessive battery draining by automatically detecting low voltage and disconnecting the auxiliary loads to protect core operations and reduce overall downtimes.
Electrical
- Conventional system
- Option – ACETECH integrated vehicle intelligence solution
- Optional – 1000W Pure inverter
- Auto-eject shoreline outlet: 120V- 15 Amp
- Sure-Start system: This prevents the module electronics from draining. Conversion batteries are isolated from chassis batteries. When the switch in the cab is activated, the conversion batteries are connected to the chassis batteries.
- Anti-theft system: This allows chassis keys to be removed with the engine running. At the same time, the activated transmission is locked in park.
- Backup alarm: This features a momentary switch that mutes the alarm in reverse for 30 seconds
- Power door locks: Located on cab doors and all exterior compartments except the ECC.
- Digital thermostat for HVAC system
- Option – Solar panels
Emergency System
- Whelen 295HFS2 Siren
- Option – Upgraded Whelen 295HFSA7 Siren
- Whelen SA-314 black speakers: Located on the bumper
Chassis & Suspension
- Chev second alternator
- Option – LiquidSpring® Smart Suspension: Adaptative suspensions enabling kneeling capabilities and smoother ride for patient and paramedic comfort.
Low Maintenance
- Easily serviceable HVAC system
- Option – Solar panels: These help reduce operating costs.
- Tearaway rear fender flares
- Toolless battery accessibility: This larger compartment is easier to access and maintain.
- CrestCoat Powder Coating Technology is backed by our lifetime warranty.
Exterior Module Configuration
Detailed Specifications by Chassis
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 Chevrolet Express G3500 |
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| Drive type | 2 x 4 |
| Engine | 6.6L V8 |
| Fuel | Gas |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Wheelbase | 139” (403.9 cm) |
| Payload capacity | 3,380 lbs (3,308 kg) |
| GVWR | 12,300 lbs (5,579.2 kg) |
| Overall length | 263″ (668 cm) |
| Overall width | 83″ (210.8 cm) |
| Overall height* | 100″ (254 cm) |
| Module length | 151″ (383.5 cm) |
| Module width | 83″ (210.8 cm) |
| Module Headroom | 66″ (176.6 cm) |
