Marked EMS vehicles are frequently struck in the rear at crash sites or intersections by civilian vehicles. As previously discussed in this column (see related links below for more), sirens aren’t very effective. But because eyes are our primary method of gathering information, effective lighting can be. Fortunately, a solution exists through the application of a reliable technology that begins with exciting a lot of electrons in a very small space, which results in a spectrum of very bright light.

This technology is the LED, or light emitting diode, and it presents numerous advantages over incandescent and strobe lighting options.

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New sirens cut ambulance crashes in Okla.

Reprint: By EMS1 Staff

Originally from: EMS1.com

TULSA, Okla. — New siren technology has reduced the number of ambulance crashes at an EMS agency by 50 percent.

Oklahoma’s Emergency Medical Services Authority introduced Howlers to its fleet that covers central and northeast areas of the state last November. Over 10 months from January this year, it reported eight crashes involving its ambulances at intersections compared to 16 for the same period in 2008.

EMSA Paramedic Michael Ginn, who was involved in two of the 16 crashes last year, said that in both instances motorists failed to yield the right-of-way, even though the ambulances’ emergency lights and sirens were activated.

"Drivers are increasingly distracted, but the Howler seems to shake them to attention," he said. "It takes longer for ambulances to get to patients when motorists fail to yield. The Howler helps us get where we’re going faster and improves safety on the road."

EMSA in Oklahoma and Acadian Ambulance Service in Louisiana are the first agencies in the nation to outfit their entire fleets with the sirens.

The Howlers emit low-frequency tones that cause objects within 200 feet to reverberate. It means motorists can feel an ambulance approaching even if they can’t see or hear it.

EMSA estimates that the reduction in collisions has saved $80,000 in ambulance repair and replacement costs alone. "Of course, that’s just damage to our ambulances, it’s not at all unusual for cars that collide with ambulances to be totaled," EMSA Fleet Manager Kelly Smith said. "And there’s a human aspect – injuries, pain and suffering, lost productivity – that must be considered, too."

The $400 Howlers complement EMSA’s existing sirens rather than replace them, with the agency saying the technology’s penetrating, 10-second burst is ideal for helping paramedics cut a path through heavy traffic and intersections.

"Whenever we use the Howler it seems that it catches people attention a lot more than just the regular siren," Paramedic Steve Leissner told NewsOK.com.

"That gives all of our field crews a lot more confidence that we can get to where we need to be safely."

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ — All Traffic Solutions, the leader in traffic safety outcomes, is pleased to introduce a new grant program called "School Zone Safety." Schools with students in elementary, middle and/or high school can apply for the grant, which will award a radar speed display to the institution that best demonstrates a proactive traffic safety program and identifies how traffic calming devices will improve overall student safety.

All Traffic Solutions works closely with municipalities and other organizations responsible for public safety to ensure that the highest level of safety outcomes is realized. Scott Johnson, Vice President of All Traffic Solutions explains, "School zones present special challenges, with traffic flow heavier at opening and closing times, the presence of student drivers, and a large number of students of all ages on foot. At All Traffic Solutions we focus on eliminating the incidence of accidents and injuries and work with schools to improve traffic-related safety measures. The School Zone Safety grant program is intended to reward schools displaying initiative when it comes to student safety relative to vehicles."

Schools nationwide are eligible to apply for the "School Zone Safety" grant. Submissions are due by December 18, 2009 and the grant award will be announced January 8, 2010. Details and an application form are available at www.alltrafficsolutions.com.

About All Traffic Solutions

All Traffic Solutions, the leader in traffic safety outcomes, is headquartered in State College, PA and is a division of Intuitive Control Systems, LLC. Our highly engineered smart devices — radar speed signs, message boards, and video imaging systems — direct and monitor traffic patterns and supply the traffic data necessary to manage public safety. Municipalities, schools, construction companies and private organizations rely on All Traffic Solutions to do more than slow traffic — we provide the information necessary for these organizations to manage comprehensive safety programs and efficiently deploy human and technological resources.

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Anne Marie Heil
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SOURCE All Traffic Solutions

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Broadens Portfolio of Vehicle Safety Equipment with Airbag Control Switches

INDIANAPOLIS, IN., September 7, 2009 — Pro-gard Products, LLC, a leading manufacturer and supplier of law enforcement vehicle equipment, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of AOI Electrical, Inc., the leading manufacturer and supplier of air-bag control (on/off) switches.

The acquisition brings together two trusted and leading companies in the law enforcement industry to better serve their customers in an evolving market. AOI Electrical will operate as a subsidiary of Pro-gard Products.

Mike Navarro, General Manager at Pro-gard, states “The acquisition of AOI allows Pro-gard to offer multiple airbag solutions and ensures that it will continue to meet the demands of law enforcement agencies around the country. With the evolution of airbags, especially side curtain airbags, compatibility with aftermarket vehicle prisoner partitions has been a major concern for agencies. Combining AOI’s airbag control switches with Pro-gard’s vehicle partitions will provide law enforcement agencies complete protection from the equipment they need to do their job.”

AOI Electrical is the leading manufacturer and supplier of airbag control switches and products for all makes and models of domestic and import vehicles. Since 1998, AOI has provided airbag control switches to the law enforcement, mobility and general public markets. AOI has been an innovator, and its patented switch and plug-and-play designs have allowed the company to keep current with airbag technology and become the industry standard for airbag control switches. For more information about AOI and its products, please visit www.aoielectrical.com or call 1-800-480-6680.

Founded in 1968 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Pro-gard is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative and dependable law enforcement vehicle equipment, including vehicle prisoner partitions, gun racks, ballistic door panels, ABS seats, cargo cabinets, push bumpers, window armor, organizers, ballistic ticket boards, and skid plates. Its employees take pride in the craftsmanship and quality that goes into making Pro-gard’s products the safest and most reliable in the industry. Pro-gard offers its products throughout the United States and overseas.  Pro-gard is capable of providing everything its customers need to protect themselves and their vehicle from the uncertainties that happen each and every day. For more information about Pro-gard, and why more and more law enforcement agencies are turning to the Company each year for protection equipment, please visit www.pro-gard.com or call 1-800-480-6680.

Contact:
Mike Navarro, General Manager
Pro-gard Products, LLC
800-480-6680
mike@pro-gard.com
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Due to the recent levels of wildfires in the California area Whelen Engineering has offered to assist any departments involved in fire fighting operations in CA.. Whelen is willing to expedite any and all orders that are related to keeping your vehicles out on scene and operational. This expedite would mean you have top priority over any and all other orders in our plant. If you are in an immediate need for equipment or replacement parts or technical service please contact our local representative for California at: WATTCO: 707-435-9233 and they will be able to assist you with whatever you need to keep the trucks online and fighting.