Each year, fire stations across the nation respond to millions of calls, from fires to medical incidents to car accidents.
The United States depends on thousands of volunteer firefighters to help field these calls. In North Carolina alone, about 70 percent of our fire departments are staffed by volunteers, which means there are over 30,000 people statewide taking time out of their busy schedules to help keep their community safe.
Volunteer firefighters use their personally owned vehicles (POVs) to get them to the fire station or the site of an emergency quickly and safely. Equipping your POV with LED lights is helpful in alerting other drivers that you are on your way to an emergency and allowing you to get to your destination as fast as possible.
Benefits of Lights
While motorists aren’t expected to yield to POVs like they would an ambulance or fire truck, some might notice the lights and make it easier for the vehicle to pass in order to get to an emergency.
Lights provide an extra layer of safety. In the dark, emergency vehicles’ lights make them easy to see, and if you’re following behind in your POV, lights on your own car will ensure drivers in oncoming traffic see that you’re a part of the emergency team as well.
When parked at the scene of an accident, properly installed LEDs can help ensure oncoming motorists see the incident and proceed with caution.
Upfitting Your POV
If you’re a volunteer firefighter looking to add emergency LED lights to your vehicle, it’s important to comply with all state laws regarding lights on the vehicle. Utilizing a professional installer is a good way to make sure your lights are in compliance, while at the same time providing the performance you need.
Our professionals at RCS Wireless Technology have the knowledge and experience to help you with all your emergency LED lighting needs. We’ve partnered with Extreme Tactical Dynamics to provide a lighting and installation package perfect for volunteer firefighters. The 17 inch visor light is packed with 40 3-watt LED lights, ten more than the competitors’ products. The package comes with a choice of 2 or 4 SAE Class 1 emergency lights as well.
Even with lights installed, it’s important to remember your POV isn’t the same as an emergency vehicle.
You’re still expected to comply with motor vehicle laws while driving. This includes driving within the speed limit and stopping at all intersections. It’s recommended to turn your emergency LEDs off when at a stop light, so you don’t confuse oncoming motorists who might stop at a green light thinking they need to give you the right of way.
Stay safe on the road and make sure you get to your emergency calls quickly. Call RCS Wireless Technology today at 336-788-9191 to learn more about our LED light packages and pricing and to schedule your professional installation.
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We’re working hard to make sure we have all the information our clients need to stay on top of the technology and applications available for first responders, in order to make our lives as safe and secure as possible.