Frankfort Fire Board Approves $460,000 Purchase of New Cardiac Monitors

Article Summary: The Frankfort Fire Protection District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a five-year, $459,775 agreement to acquire six new, state-of-the-art cardiac monitors. The purchase replaces aging equipment that is past its recommended service life and provides first responders with advanced diagnostic technology.

Zoll Cardiac Monitor Purchase Key Points:

• The board approved a five-year purchase order with Zoll for an annual fixed cost of $91,955.

• The six new XSA monitors replace existing units that are eight years old, exceeding their typical seven-year lifespan.

• New technology in the devices can help detect conditions like brain injuries, respiratory issues, and sepsis in patients.

FRANKFORT, IL – The Frankfort Fire Protection District Board of Trustees on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, approved a significant investment in emergency medical equipment, authorizing the purchase of six new cardiac monitors at a total cost of nearly $460,000 over five years.

The board voted unanimously to approve a purchase order with Zoll for the monitors and related accessories. The agreement carries a fixed annual cost of $91,955 for five years, at which point the fire district will own the equipment. Interim Fire Chief Paul Kinsella noted that the purchase was budgeted for in the fiscal year 2026 budget.

Zoll representatives Kyle Sears and Luis Sanchez explained to the board that the district’s current monitors are eight years old, beyond their recommended seven-year lifespan. They outlined the benefits of the new Zoll One Program, which includes upgraded technology capable of detecting brain injuries, respiratory issues, and sepsis.

The comprehensive program covers an equipment warranty, in-house maintenance, repairs, batteries, cables, and on-site training for fire district personnel. The agreement includes the trade-in of three old devices and an upgrade within 120 days of FDA approval for new features. Sears also noted that the district’s newest existing monitors, purchased in 2020, can be moved to engines and are expected to last another five years.