Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Emergencies don’t choose a time to happen. When they strike, swift movement by emergency vehicles like fire engines, ambulances, and ...
A few decades ago, lightbars were the only form of emergency lighting on a patrol vehicle aside from (maybe) a spotlight. Those early lightbars had one or two rotating lights that weren’t very bright, ...
Modern fire apparatus are covered with numerous flashing and blinking lights of various colors. The lights are designed to warn motorists of the need to yield the right of way when the unit is en ...
As the name implies,emergency light is a source of light available during an emergency.It is an automatic system in which a rechargeable battery operated light source turns on as soon as the ac mains ...
WHEN WE CALL 911, WE WANT FIRST RESPONDERS TO ARRIVE QUICKLY AND SAFELY, AND SOMETIMES THAT CAN BE A CHALLENGE. WHEN FIRE CREWS OR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS REACH BUSY INTERSECTIONS LIKE THIS ONE RIGHT ...
Prior to the advent of motorized apparatus, it was common for runners to precede hand-drawn engines to clear the streets. Even as vehicles progressed, early apparatus warning systems were rudimentary.
The next time you see police lights behind you in Bradenton, you might want to check twice before pulling over. The Bradenton Police Department has begun to roll out the use of new “cruise lights” on ...
Commercial buildings require emergency lighting to facilitate the safe egress of occupants in the event of a power outage or other emergency. Emergency specifications that meet UL 924, Standard for ...