Have you considered adding an opticom emitter? Would really help with getting to those scenes faster. And not to mention just in case you need to have it for CERT or something.
My 2007 Toyota Tacoma Safety Vehicle.
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EMS10EMT said:
Don't worry what other people say. Your install looks good and if I stopped on a scene I would want some warning lights also.
Kevin
Sierra117 said:
There is No reason for a CERT member to need an opticom, at all. Nothing they do should have a life/death outcome but the minute or two an opticom might save.
HILO
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Opticom would make getting to those scenes easier.. and it would definitely help with side work as security getting from one parking lot to another the cool way... :undecided:
HILO said:
Why should a CERT member have one? I really don't see the point of someone with a minimum of training, no police powers, no true EMS training (other than first-aid) to need to get past a red light?
CACBAND said:
Agreed. However, to play devils advocate, many metro bus systems have them on busses. I believe they (the opticom or control box) can be programmed with a lower preferential right of way. Ie an authorized emergency vehicle with Opticom has a higher level of right of way over the bus and the signal pretty much changes instantly. With the bus, it won't change the signal immediately but shortens the signal. I could see that possibly...possibly being useful for this situation but closer to not being probable. That is my understanding from one of my district chiefs. It makes sense but I still think traffic preemption should only be for fire, EMS, police (public safety personnel).
Klein said:
Yeah some buses do have them (thank god not around here). Your understanding of it is the same as mine, and I disagree with it too. Why should being on a bus get you some were faster than a car?
Hey Guys thanks for the comments. I have already changed out the plait lights to better lights .Also I have the same amount in the front as I do in the back now. As far as the Opticom, Defiantly don't need that. I do need some ideas for the side lighting though. Toyota is not an easy vehicle for lights and wiring.
strobecrazy said:
The problem that I see with that though is that you can see it from the back and the front too though right?