The Essentials Of Emergency Lights
Emergency lights are an important tool in any first responders tool kit and have become standard issue for departments around the country. They have become an industry standard and can be seen on everything from police cars and fire trucks, to ambulances and emergency road repair crews.
Emergency lights are used for a variety of different reasons. The most common reason is to increase the visibility of the first responder in dangerous situations. Emergency Lights allow the first responder to clear the road and to alert passing vehicles of a potentially dangerous situation, thereby protecting the safety of the general public, as well as the emergency worker. Another possible use of emergency lights is to illuminate the accident or crime scene in poorly illuminated areas or adverse weather conditions.
When choosing the best emergency lights, professionals have a vast array of options available to them. The most common options include the vehicle mounted light bars, mini light bars, deck lights, dash lights and traffic advisor lights. Each of these have their place in the first responders tool kit and serve a particular purpose depending on the needs of the first responder or emergency worker.
Mounted light bars are one of the most popular and highly utilized emergency lights used by emergency workers. These lights can be easily affixed to any type of emergency or utility vehicle and they offer a wide range of different options. While the features of light bars may differ between models, the most common features found on most light bars include fixed beam lighting, double stack tier lights, LED arrays, rotating halogen lights and spot beams. One of the most popular light bars that can be found here on Extreme Tactical Dynamics is the Full Size Light Bar with Priority One Optics. This light bar utilizes priority one optics, which allows a wider view of the LED lights. Other features of the Full Size Light Bar with Priority One Optics includes take-down lights, alley lights and a built in traffic advisor light.
Another popular option in the emergency lights category is the deck light. These emergency lights can easily be affixed to any vehicle for street or off road applications. A popular deck light that can be found on Extreme Tactical Dynamics is the Half Pint Deck Light. This deck light provides a tremendous amount of light output, thanks to its twelve ¾ watt LED’s. This unit also gives the user the ability to use two different colors in one head. This option is great for those departments who require dual color combinations to be used in the rear of the vehicle.
While consumers have a large variety of dash lights available to them, there are a few that really stand out. One of the most impressive dash lights that can be found on Extreme Tactical Dynamics is the ET-7. This dash light uses three Watt LED modules and specially designed optics to provide the user with the maximum brightness level possible. This dash light is capable of producing over 176 Lumens per bulb, ensuring that the user has the light he needs when he needs it. This unit also has a take-down light which can be used independently of the other lights on this dash light.
First responders or emergency workers looking for a high quality and affordable traffic advisor can find it in the OKTAG Stick. This traffic advisor contains eight light heads with each containing six third-generation ¾ watt bulbs capable of delivering the maximum amount of light possible. This unit also offer twenty-six different flash patterns, allowing it to be used in a multitude of different situations besides its use as a traffic advisor.
Emergency workers and first responders can keep themselves informed of all of the emergency light options and features by checking over our selection at Extreme Tactical Dynamics. We not only have the largest selection of emergency lights available on the market, but our knowledgeable staff is always willing to help you out with your particular needs.
