lifeSaver Ambulances

The lifeSaver ambulance is the newest technology from Fairfax. It combines our world-leading framesless and jointless bodies, with the complexities of needs of an Ambulance Service

Fairfax fully-moulded GRP Ambulance bodies have set the standard for the NZ emergency vehicles for over 25years. The unique moulded construction provides a clean, safe, hygienic environment for patient and operator.

The body is designed to suit a range of different chassis, with customised interior layouts available to suit most applications.

Body design incorporates the benefits of fully demountable body from chassis. Bodies can be easily transferred to new chassis when required.

TAILGATE OPTION

FUNCTIONAL ADVANTAGES

• Lightweight (therefore higher payload)
• Glossy 1-piece interior
• Cannot leak heat or moisture - has no joints, bolts or rivets to leak, or metal to conduct heat.
• No metal in body to fracture, twist or fail.
• Composite structure is a ‘single membrane’. Conventional alum/insulation/liner have differing expansion co-efficients and allow sweating, leaking and pest infestation.
• Easy to repair composite construction.
• Lowest cost of ownership proven in the long-term.
• Longevity : our ambulances are in daily use > 20 years. 

Fairfax bodies only need major refurbishment if routine maintenance is not done (for whatever reason) or through accidental damage.

However, the cost of a large refurbishment can be lower than a new vehicle, and will dramatically extend its life.
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BEFORE	AFTER

  Innovation is part of our culture, and extensive changes to details are constantly being made:

IMPROVEMENT	DATE FIRST IMPLEMENTED
»  Epoxy paint undercoating on sub-frame steelwork	2006
»  Polished coaming rail infill to improve the look of the vehicle	2006
»  Non-slip glass spheres in the epoxy floor laminate, which is far more robust than the previous garnet	2007
»  Multi-layer ultra-thin scuff bands, which are very high impact and gouge resistant.	2007
»  iceBlock divider for multi-temp bodies	2008
»  Altered glass type and layup in the body structure, allowing less print through, weight reduction and improved body stiffness	2008
»  Redesigned steel front end and dolly, which has overcome almost all cracking issues	2008
»  Non-leak easy-to-operate effluent valves for stockTake bodies	2008
» New glass fabric type in the epoxy floor, creating a more even and robust laminate	2009
»  Light weight core on all doors, removing about 20kg on a typical door panel. This hugely reduces stress on hinges, and has no ply to rot out.	2009
»  Steel beam under side door when it is placed far forward, which significantly reduces side wall cracking when the vehicle is overloaded	2009
» Stiffer and branded landing leg	2009
»  New floor ply layout with new fibre type, improving the support at the joints by 50%	2009