Frankfort Fire District to Spend $92,000 on New Cardiac Monitors

Article Summary: The Frankfort Fire Protection District Board of Trustees was scheduled to approve the purchase of six new cardiac monitors and related accessories for $91,955 from ZOLL. The acquisition is part of the district’s ZOLL One Cardiac Monitor Replacement Program, aimed at updating critical life-saving equipment for its emergency response teams.

ZOLL Monitor Purchase Key Points:

• The purchase order totals $91,955 for equipment from medical device manufacturer ZOLL.

• The district is buying six XSA monitors and accessories.

• The purchase is part of a planned program to replace the district’s existing cardiac monitors.

• The board was scheduled to take a roll call vote to approve the purchase order at its July 15 meeting.

The Frankfort Fire Protection District Board of Trustees on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, was slated to approve a major capital expenditure of nearly $92,000 to replace its cardiac monitors.

According to the meeting agenda, the board was scheduled to take a roll call vote on a purchase order for $91,955 to ZOLL, a company specializing in medical devices and software solutions. The funds will be used to acquire six new XSA monitors and accessories.

The purchase is a key component of the district’s “ZOLL One Program,” a planned initiative to replace the fire district’s existing cardiac monitors. These devices are essential front-line tools used by paramedics and firefighters to monitor patients’ vital signs, diagnose cardiac conditions, and provide defibrillation during life-threatening emergencies like cardiac arrest. Upgrading this equipment ensures that first responders have access to modern, reliable technology when responding to medical calls.

Prior to the purchase order vote, the board was also scheduled for a discussion and potential approval of the replacement program as a whole under the new business portion of the agenda. The finance committee, composed of board members Bill Boll and Tom Lohrens, was also scheduled to provide a report.

The approval of the purchase order marks a significant investment in the district’s emergency medical service capabilities, directly impacting the quality of care provided to residents in Frankfort and surrounding areas served by the district.