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Emergency vehicle lights

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Emergency vehicle lights are one or more visual warning lights that are fitted to a vehicle and used when a driver wishes to convey to other people on the road the urgency of their journey. They are also used to provide an additional warning when stationary, or when used by law enforcement as a way to signal a driver to stop. Emergency vehicle lights are also used to clear a path for emergency vehicles. When the police use emergency lights, they can be a signal that a driver needs to pull over. Emergency vehicles, in most cases, use red emergency lights. Examples of emergency vehicles who use red emergency lights are police vehicles, fire trucks, and ambulances. In contrast, blue emergency lights are often used by police officers. Besides police, other vehicles that use blue emergency lights are EMTs and firefighters. In some states like Texas and New Mexico, blue lights are used on construction or utility vehicles and tow trucks. Amber/yellow warning lights Amber/yellow warning li

Factors to Consider When Shopping for a New Firefighter Light Bar

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Equipping or upgrading a firefighting vehicle’s lights can be an intimidating process. In the stress of an emergency situation, vehicles need to be visible in order to promote safety and help the vehicle navigate traffic to arrive at the emergency site in a timely manner. A firefighter light bar is often the best tool for signaling to other motorists that there is an emergency situation creating a need for yielding in traffic. Choosing an optimal light bar, however, is complicated, and the options should be weighed carefully. This blog will explore some of the things you can keep in mind while you are shopping for a new light in order to end up with the product you need. The first consideration when purchasing a new firefighter light bar is your lighting needs. This will often depend on your fire department rules and regulations for light coloration. For example, if your department uses red-and-white coloration for emergency lights, you will need to make sure that you select a mode