Emergency Management

 

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Emergency Management

Move Over Laws Aren't Enough To Keep Responders Safe At The Roadside

Submitted by Bill Degnan on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 17:01

Sure, it's the law that you have to move over (and/or slow down) when emergency vehicles are stopped at the roadside. But lives are still being lost while we're trying to save others.

There ought to be a law. And there are. Plenty of them. But why is that not enough?

Canadian Air Tanker Crashes Fighting Australian Wildfire - US Crew Killed

Submitted by Bill Degnan on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 21:28
Juan Brown
JUAN BROWN, former wildfire "Birddog" pilot, present airline pilot, talks about the crash. Photo courtesy of Blancolirio Channel.

Juan Brown brings his wildfire/aircrew perspective to the story. Cites drought and lack of forestry management (excess fuel) as fire factors.

Manage Scene Lighting For Safety

Maybe there's too much LED and Xenon light on scene -- potentially blinding or distracting motorists. Too much red. Not enough amber. You drive where you LOOK!

There are recommendations I have read, that would drastically reduce warning lights, once traffic control is established.

Please take a moment and read the linked presentation.

I-95 Corridor Coalition › Gui...PDF
WARNING LIGHTS, PARKING and SCENE SAFETY 
https://i95coalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Guide_Clear_RF.pdf%onscene.us

Bill Degnan Sun, 01/12/2020 - 01:23