Does your municipality have problems with ambulance or fire department vehicle exit areas? During times of emergencies, these vehicles need to get to their destinations as soon as possible. However, they also must arrive safely. An effective emergency vehicle warning system can prevent many kinds of problems and help traffic run smoother. But how do you choose the right system? Here are some tips to help.
Warning systems for emergency response vehicles are often referred to as emergency vehicle caution systems or EVCS. They are specifically designed to warn drivers and pedestrians that a vehicle is leaving its bay. Here are some important features for your EVCS that you might want to consider.
Activation Options
You can choose to activate the EVCS from a transmitter mounted inside your building. However, for added convenience, the emergency vehicle driver or crew can activate a transmitter from inside the truck. Hand held activators are also available and they can be used with infrared or light signals.
Your EVCS needs to be activated for a specific period of time only. Instead of a pre-set system, consider one which is fully programmable. This allows you to make adjustments as your needs change.
Green Light
Would you like your emergency vehicle warning system to control a nearby traffic signal light? This is possible with the better systems and you can have it turn green no matter where it is at the cycle and it will stay green (for your vehicles) as long as you require.
Power
If you have standard needs, you may want to use an AC powered emergency vehicle warning system. However, solar systems are available and they are easy to install and you never have to worry about issues with power failure. In times of local or national disaster, this can be very valuable.
