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The importance of a Strobe Light on an emergency vehicle should never be underestimated. by Gautam Punjabi
You may think that there is only one type of strobe light, however, there are many different types and colors. Depending on what your requirements are, you will find the correct strobe light for your needs. Many retailers supply strobe lights so you should have no problem tracking down what you want.
Emergency response vehicles whether they are police, fire or EMT vehicles need to have a strobe light to warn and inform other road users of their imminent approach or the fact the vehicle is stationary at a scene. A strobe light because of its high visibility is ideal as a hazard warning sign to other road users. It’s fair to say that a strobe light on a vehicle can help in saving lives. The lives it can save are not only the victims at the scene but the lives of the first responders at the scene. A strobe light gives 360 degree light and is highly visible in all conditions.
The strobe light dates back over 75 years. Its inventor Harold Eugene Edgerton used the first flashing strobe (stroboscope) as he discovered it was ideal in the use of the study of moving objects. The word strobe comes from the Greek strobos meaning “act of whirling” The strobe light itself deploys a flash energy of 10 to 150 joules, and the discharge, or flash rate can be as short as a few milliseconds. strobe lights have a flash output of several kilowatts, and the larger strobe lights can be used in a continuous mode, which gives an extremely intense light.
A strobe light is incredibly versatile and although they are often though of only in conjunction with emergency vehicles or hazard warning on vehicles they do have other uses. A strobe light can often be seen in buildings as part of their emergency lighting, used to illuminate exits. The strobe light is also commonly found in nightclubs and at raves. strobe lights are used to great effect in nightclubs often along with ultra violet to produce a spectacular light show. Many strobe lights will have a variable flash pattern, which is ideal for situations involving other vehicles and road traffic.
There is a large choice of strobe light and they can be used externally on the vehicle or internally. An internal strobe light can be fitted to the dash or visor, to provide visible warning when the vehicle is stationary. The strobe light is probably one of the most recognizable things on an emergency vehicle and we associate such a light with emergency situations. If you see a strobe light up ahead on the highway, you know that there has been an accident or situation of some kind that requires the attention of a first responder.
The strobe light is only one part of an emergency vehicles emergency warning system. Most emergency vehicles will have combinations of strobe light, siren and possibly even a light bar on the vehicle. The more visible the vehicles are the safer the teams are themselves. Please don’t ignore any flashing strobe light you see, someone is in desperate need of a first responder and as such they could be in a life-threatening situation. Always let emergency vehicles pass you, slow down and if possible move over to an adjacent lane. Your reactions when you see a strobe light could help save a life.
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Beck – Emergency Exit
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ALAN LEACH FINE ART PAINTING EMERGENCY EXIT $1,980.00 |
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SIX UB62000 6V 200Ah Group 27 Emergency Exit Lighting Sealed Lead Acid Battery $1,217.95 |
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TEN UB12550 22NF 12V 55Ah Emergency Exit Lighting Rechargeable SLA AGM Battery $1,154.95 |
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Holophane exit/emergency light $1,250.00 |
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FOUR UB62000 6V 200Ah Group 27 Emergency Exit Lighting Sealed Lead Acid Battery $872.95 |
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TEN UB12500 12V 50Ah Emergency Exit Lighting Rechargeable SLA AGM Battery $869.95 |
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SIX UB12550 22NF 12V 55Ah Emergency Exit Lighting Rechargeable SLA AGM Battery $709.95 |
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FOUR UB12900 12V 90Ah Group 27 Emergency Exit Lighting Rechargeable SLA Battery $599.95 |
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AIRCRAFT CRJ200 EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR FRAME $750.00 |
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TEN UB12350 U1 12V 35Ah Emergency Exit Lighting Battery $627.95 |
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(6) LED EXIT SIGN EDGE LIT GREEN/CLEAR EMERGENCY LIGHT $720.00 |
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(6) LED EXIT SIGN EDGE LIT RED/CLEAR EMERGENCY LIGHT $699.00 |
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SIX UB12500 12V 50Ah Emergency Exit Lighting Rechargeable SLA AGM Battery $579.95 |
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TEN UB12260 NP12-24 12V 26Ah Emergency Exit Lighting Rechargeable SLA Battery $544.95 |
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Alarm Lock Sirenlock Model715 Panic Bar/ Emergency Exit $605.00 |
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FOUR UB12550 22NF 12V 55Ah Emergency Exit Lighting Rechargeable SLA AGM Battery $514.95 |
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LED Emergency Exit Sign – Swinging Case of 6 $490.00 |
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FOUR UB12500 12V 50Ah Emergency Exit Lighting Rechargeable SLA AGM Battery $384.95 |
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TEN UB12220 12V 22Ah Emergency Exit Lighting Battery $350.95 |
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(12) LED Exit Sign Emergency Light Standard Combo White $429.00 |
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Baldwin Tahoe Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set 85340.412.ENTR $410.99 |
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Tahoe Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set in Distressed Antique Nickel $410.90 |
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Baldwin Tahoe Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set 85340.412.ENTR $410.90 |
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Baldwin Cody Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set in Venetian Bronze $406.99 |
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SIX UB12350 U1 12V 35Ah Emergency Exit Lighting Battery $337.95 |
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Emergency Exit $385.00 |
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Alarm Lock Sirenlock Model700 Panic Bar/ Emergency Exit $391.00 |
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TEN UB12100-S 12V 10Ah Emergency Exit Lighting Rechargeable SLA AGM Battery $344.95 |
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Baldwin Blakely Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set 85360.003.ENTR $374.99 |
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Baldwin Stonegate Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set Oil Rubbed Bronze $373.99 |
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SIX UB12260 NP12-24 12V 26Ah Emergency Exit Lighting Rechargeable SLA Battery $319.95 |
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24- LED Small Emergency Exit Compact Bug Eye Head Light $339.00 |
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Baldwin Manchester Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set with Left Handling $366.80 |
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Baldwin Blakely Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set 85360.003.ENTR $366.80 |
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Manchester Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set with Right Handling $366.80 |
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Baldwin Stonegate Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set in Venetian Bronze $365.99 |
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4 STI (SS-2138 EX) emergency push to exit Mini stopper-Stopper station $350.00 |
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Baldwin Stonegate Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set Oil Rubbed Bronze $361.99 |
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Baldwin Stonegate Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set Oil Rubbed Bronze $361.99 |
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(12) LED Exit Sign & Emergency Light RED Compact Combo $365.00 |
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Baldwin Manchester Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set with Left Handling $355.60 |
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Baldwin Blakely Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set 85360.003.ENTR $355.60 |
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Baldwin Blakely Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set 85360.003.ENTR $355.60 |
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Manchester Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set with Right Handling $355.60 |
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TEN UB12180 12V 18Ah Emergency Exit Lighting Battery $281.25 |
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Baldwin Manchester Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set with Left Handling $347.99 |
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Baldwin Manchester Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set with Left Handling $347.99 |
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Manchester Emergency Exit Single Cylinder Handle Set with Right Handling $347.99 |
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Lithonia Extreme Vandal-Resistant All Condition Emergency Exit LED LVS1RELNUB $350.00 |
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(5) Lightguard Emergency Exit SLELXCDRML7 LED Light $324.48 |
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TEN UB12120 12V 12Ah Emergency Exit Lighting Rechargeable SLA AGM Battery $299.95 |
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VON DUPRIN 2670 GUARD-X EXIT ALARM EMERGENCY PANIC BAR $339.00 |
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TEN UB1229T 12V 2.9Ah Emergency Exit Lighting Rechargeable SLA AGM Batteries $292.95 |
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Baldwin Emergency Exit Handleset 85360-150-ENTR w/Egg Knob Satin Nickel NIB $329.95 |
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6, LED Exit Sign & Emergency Light Combo Remote Capable $325.00 |
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Alarm Lock Sirenlock Model700 Panic Bar/ Emergency Exit $323.00 |
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Yale 2110F-630 Satin Stainless Steel Vertical Rod Exit Fire Door Emergency $299.99 |
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ALL LED Red Exit Sign & Emergency Light – Combo – Case of 6 UL $318.00 |
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ALL LED Green Exit Sign and Emergency Light – Combo – Case of 6 $318.00 |
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Chicago Steel Red LED Exit Sign and Emergency Combination in Bright White $306.99 |