Tag Archives: sirens

New high-visibility patrol cars for Western Australia Police

Posted on May 21, 2016 by John Killeen (Ambulance Visibility)

WA Police (WAPOL) recently announced the completion of a project to upgrade the markings, warning lights and sirens of not just the Highway Patrol cars, but all vehicles in the fleet. The project team reviewed current best worldwide practice and translated … Continue reading →

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Emergency Vehicles – Do not rely on sirens for an effective warning

Posted on August 3, 2012 by John Killeen (Ambulance Visibility)

When the Ambulance Visibility website was in its infancy over ten years ago one of the first webpages to be written was concerned with the inadequacies of sirens as an effective warning for fire, police and ambulance vehicles. Stephen Solomon, David Green and De … Continue reading →

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Link to an inspiring book written by Dr Stephen Solomon

Posted on May 12, 2010 by John Killeen (Ambulance Visibility)

Here is a really good read especially if you seek top-class information on emergency vehicle visibility and safety and it’s now free. When I was working on my first research report in the late 1990’s this was often quoted as … Continue reading →