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Sirens for Volunteer Firefighters in Illinois

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sbfdfirefighter Regular Joined: 03 Jan 2007 Posts: 60 Location: Peoria, Illinois	Posted: Mon 3-Nov-2008 19:40    Post subject: Sirens for Volunteer Firefighters in Illinois how hard would it be to get a law passed to allow sirens in POV's, and has it been considered before? and if so, what has stopped it ? does anyone know any of these Questions
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crzycop Contributing Member Joined: 18 Jun 2007 Posts: 1655 Location: Modesto, CA	Posted: Mon 3-Nov-2008 19:50    Post subject: the search function is your friend............... however since it isnt working properly its more like the friend that you go drinking with, get drunk and he lets you go home with the ugly fat chick....
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Mike F Contributing Member Joined: 19 Aug 2005 Posts: 1010 Location: Buffalo Grove, IL	Posted: Mon 3-Nov-2008 19:52    Post subject: It was brought up a few years ago, but it died in committee. I would start with your local reps and go from there. Good luck. Mike F
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Robert Neer Regular Joined: 27 Aug 2005 Posts: 291 Location: Greenville, Il	Posted: Mon 3-Nov-2008 20:42    Post subject: The rep who introduced it last time died couple years back. I thought bout asking my local rep who is house leader. Just not sure there will be enough support .... plus anything north of I-80 kills most things down south...
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Robert Neer Regular Joined: 27 Aug 2005 Posts: 291 Location: Greenville, Il	Posted: Mon 3-Nov-2008 20:47    Post subject: I was impressed we got the grille lights and HLF the last time... just no sirens...
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k9vic Regular Joined: 07 Feb 2006 Posts: 818 Location: Fort Worth, TX	Posted: Mon 3-Nov-2008 21:55    Post subject: Just move to Wisconsin where it is legal.
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CGFD43 Regular Joined: 13 Sep 2005 Posts: 403 Location: Cottage Grove, WI	Posted: Tue 4-Nov-2008 04:16    Post subject: Just move to Wisconsin where it is legal. That's what I did...jk. First work on having blue not being courtesy but mandatory get out of my way.
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squad 51 fan Regular Joined: 17 Aug 2007 Posts: 916 Location: Kimball , mi	Posted: Tue 4-Nov-2008 16:14    Post subject: Re: [quote:84ee773ec0=\"k9vic\"]Just move to Wisconsin where it is legal. yo what's wrong with Michigan!

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Location: Plymouth, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Posted: Tue 4-Nov-2008 17:04    Post subject:
Or move to NH where you can run as many blinky lights and noise makers (and they have to pull over) as you want. Some guys have POV's soooo decked out it looks like a boston battallion chief coming down the road

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Posted: Tue 4-Nov-2008 18:50    Post subject: Re:
[quote:c3a79be882=\"firedj\"]Or move to NH where you can run as many blinky lights and noise makers (and they have to pull over) as you want. Some guys have POV's soooo decked out it looks like a boston battallion chief coming down the road

well when you have to drive a gilizion miles to get to the nearest moose fire in the small town of sneezeandyamiszed started by kids who have nothing else to do then hell ya you want to be seen and heard!


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Location: Forreston, Illinois

Posted: Tue 4-Nov-2008 19:47    Post subject:
well, I am a vol. in Illinois, I agree, we need to be able to run sirens in POV's!! go to your local rep. and start a petition, I would be more than happy to sign it... since our FD rarely runs sirens on any call, I would at least like to be able to run sirens in my car! I've got your back brother!

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Location: Cottage Grove, WI

Posted: Wed 5-Nov-2008 03:04    Post subject:
baby steps guys get the blue light to mean move. How you going to have a siren with a light that currently means move, or don't your choice?

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Joined: 24 Jan 2008
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Location: Peoria, IL

Posted: Wed 5-Nov-2008 20:44    Post subject:
I tried getting approval through our sheriff dept since the sheriff has the ultimate decision for my agency. It is sad that my agency covers the tri county area it would be nice to have sirens. But in due time hopefully things will change. If you find out more let me know, would be glad to help if needed.

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Posted: Wed 5-Nov-2008 21:12    Post subject: Re:
Quote: [quote:70f1af95cb=\"crzycop\"]the search function is your friend............... however since it isnt working properly its more like the friend that you go drinking with, get drunk and he lets you go home with the ugly fat chick....

She was cute and thin last night!!!

OMG my head hurts


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Posted: Wed 5-Nov-2008 22:10    Post subject:
ah yes, I remember how that works, the 2 at 10 is a 10 at 2

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