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Hi, I am currently just about to get on a volunteer department from being a cadet. I was looking for some input on what type of blue light I should buy for my vehicle and what company would be the best suited to buy through. Any advice would be welcome.
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Permalink Reply by Forsaken Firefighter on
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and the "law" says they have to yield to me, doesn’t mean they will
Very true, yet at the same time here in KS people HAVE to give right of way to emergency vehicles.... If they do not then our S.O.P. is to give dispatch the tag #, vehicle description, and last known direction of travel. The P.D., S.O., or K.H.P. will find them and they will get a ticket.... If they do not learn after one several hundred dollar fine then maybe they will after a few. So it all depends on where you are, like I said in the first place....
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Permalink Reply by Norm Tindell on
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You are absolutely correct, sir --- car crashes are almost NEVER accidents.
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Also in Texas. Texas law states any "emergency vehicle," which includes POV's owned by emergency responders, must have lights visible 360 degrees and an audible warning device. The drivers of those vehicles must still obey all traffic laws.
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Permalink Reply by Paul Montpetit on
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Hmmmmm I wonder how big that instructors light was.....not much of an attitude to put forth as an instructor......I always thought instructors were there to instruct.....seems to me there is more than one asshole involved....
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I'll have the Blue Light Special, please.
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Permalink Reply by Leo Cartwright on
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Chris; I was strolling through FFN, when I came across this topic "Blue Lights".
I then read your comments on this matter and you are to be commended on your reply. It is obvious that you are well informed and I hope some of your readers take heed of your reply.
Here in Australia there is no such allowance for volunteer groups to act in such a manner. The only vehicles that display emergency lighting is that of agencies such as our State Police and Road Authorities, those under the State and Private Ambulance Services, Life Saving Organisations and those directly under the state Fire Services.
Other companies for major works, councils and security companies display Yellow flashing lights.
It is illegal for any other vehicle to display any form of emergency lighting without the direct written permission of their state police.
Again; well replied too. Wishing you well always
Leo Cartwright
Paramedic
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Permalink Reply by larry jarrell on
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hello.. Im on a volunteer dept. in missouri and have been using speed tech lights for about 5yrs, and have had very good luck with them. https://www.speedtechlights.com/index.php
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Permalink Reply by Bud Schlessman on
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im a vol. in missouri i have a full size blue led light bar from Strobesnmore.com and i dont agree with the statement that "the bigger the light the bigger the asshole" the reason i have lights is to be sence on the winding roads that are in my district at all times for a safer scene
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Permalink Reply by Micnet on
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In reference to Bud Schlessman, while I was firefighter, I had a full lightbar as well and I found that I was able to respond to calls much more safely than other members who had only a dash light and/or grille lights. Since that time, I've started my own business, Responder Emergency Vehicle Equipment, here in Missouri and we sell a wide range of affordable lighting and warning products, catering to the volunteer.
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Permalink Reply by Capt./Chaplain Mike Petrosky on
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Good advise Mike. Even though I do have light and siren on my truck, I rarely use them. Michigan P.A. 300 states "true emergency" to use warning devices. I respond direct and if I need them I use them. You MUST exercise good judgement and remember that the other drivers have the right of way, not you with your flasher and siren a'screamin' . Be careful and be wise. Take a certified Drivers Course Class with actual time behind the "Big Red Truck's " wheel and alittle time under your belt before running code. Talk to the veterans of the dept. and get their input. Good Luck.
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Permalink Reply by Barbara Nelson on
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AMEN
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Permalink Reply by James Hawk on
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what more do you need?
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