Fire Fighting Hummer

[Klint]

What I am going to add next to my Hummer is 4 Strobe (Red/Blue) in my Offroad lights. I am going to also add a headlight alt. make them flash. Then I have to add my Siren, Radio and I want to add GPS and a blackup Camera. I will keep pictures posted on this as I Progress Here is what it will look like when I get them installed.

[Klint]

What I am going to add next to my Hummer is 4 Strobe (Red/Blue) in my Offroad lights. I am going to also add a headlight alt. make them flash. Then I have to add my Siren, Radio and I want to add GPS and a blackup Camera. I will keep pictures posted on this as I Progress Here is what it will look like when I get them installed.

[Klint]

here is all the hardware that is going to go inside I took it out of my other Truck before selling it.

[h3\'er]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Klint:
What I am going to add next to my Hummer is 4 Strobe (Red/Blue) in my Offroad lights. I am going to also add a headlight alt. make them flash. Then I have to add my Siren, Radio and I want to add GPS and a blackup Camera. I will keep pictures posted on this as I Progress Here is what it will look like when I get them installed. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Your Red and Blue are Backwards Red should be on the drivers side.

[Klint]

I am putting 4 strobes, 2 in each offroad light. So there will be a RED and BLUE in both..

[JnStitz]

Just some thoughts....

I would also add some in your marker lights in the front. As well as you could get a wig wag for your tail lights and add strobes in the tail lights them selves. Also, I forget what company makes this but there is a newer very compact amber traffic control unit thats all led's and only about 1in x 1 in x 24-36 in. Perfect for a back window. Also, you could always do a simple winshield mount one by the mirror. I have found that the more lights and identification the better, people often dont spot hidden lights as fast as a traditional roof light bar. Or atleast its that way in CA.

One question though...Are you allowed to have blue lights? In ca you can only have blue if your armed.

[Klint]

Yes we can have Red / Blue lights in Texas, and I am going to add some Random headlight flashers red blue strobes in my taillights and 4 LED Chrome LED lights on my Bumper

[h3\'er]

I didn't know Blue mean't armed I know CA law still has the thorw back that you have to have a solid red non flashing forward. Thats why CHP has the red sealed beam in the drivers hand spotlight.

go old school and put a couple of those "adam 12" tin cans on the roof!

[Klint]

I just ordered $1000 worth of stuff. I can't wait untill I get the stuff.... I had to get a small Siren speaker 3in deep because my other didn't fit..

[JnStitz]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by h3'er:
I didn't know Blue mean't armed I know CA law still has the thorw back that you have to have a solid red non flashing forward. Thats why CHP has the red sealed beam in the drivers hand spotlight.

go old school and put a couple of those "adam 12" tin cans on the roof! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Red is emergency, blue is armed, amber means caution. Thats why fire trucks and ambulences only have red/amber lights. Or atleast its that way out here.


Klint-
I'm assuming your with a vollunteer department? I wish we had them out here...

[Klint]

Yes sir, I have been with this FireDept for going on 9 years. I love it, its a part of life. I am also a A+, Network+ certified Computer / Network tech for a hospital

[Beastmaster]

Here's the laws involving it.

Texas Transportation Code 547.305 and 547.702
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§ 547.305. RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF LIGHTS. (a) A motor
vehicle lamp or illuminating device, other than a headlamp,
spotlamp, auxiliary lamp, turn signal lamp, or emergency vehicle or
school bus warning lamp, that projects a beam with an intensity
brighter than 300 candlepower shall be directed so that no part of
the high-intensity portion of the beam strikes the roadway at a
distance of more than 75 feet from the vehicle.
(b) Except as expressly authorized by law, a person may not
operate or move equipment or a vehicle, other than a police vehicle,
with a lamp or device that displays a red light visible from
directly in front of the center of the equipment or vehicle.
(c) A person may not operate a motor vehicle equipped with a
red, white, or blue beacon, flashing, or alternating light unless
the equipment is:
(1) used as specifically authorized by this chapter;
or
(2) a running lamp, headlamp, taillamp, backup lamp,
or turn signal lamp that is used as authorized by law.
(d) A vehicle may be equipped with alternately flashing
lighting equipment described by Section 547.701 or 547.702 only if
the vehicle is:
(1) a school bus;
(2) an authorized emergency vehicle;
(3) a church bus that has the words "church bus"
printed on the front and rear of the bus so as to be clearly
discernable to other vehicle operators;
(4) a tow truck while under the direction of a law
enforcement officer at the scene of an accident or while hooking up
to a disabled vehicle on a roadway; or
(5) a tow truck with a mounted light bar which has turn
signals and stop lamps in addition to those required by Sections
547.322, 547.323, and 547.324, Transportation Code.
(e) A person may not operate highway maintenance or service
equipment, including snow-removal equipment, that is not equipped
with lamps or that does not display lighted lamps as required by the
standards and specifications adopted by the Texas Department of
Transportation.
(f) In this section "tow truck" means a motor vehicle or
mechanical device that is adapted or used to tow, winch, or move a
disabled vehicle.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended
by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 380, § 1, eff. July 1, 1999.

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§ 547.702. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR
AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLES. (a) An authorized emergency
vehicle may be equipped with a siren, exhaust whistle, or bell:
(1) of a type approved by the department; and
(2) that emits a sound audible under normal conditions
at a distance of at least 500 feet.
(b) The operator of an authorized emergency vehicle shall
use the siren, whistle, or bell when necessary to warn other vehicle
operators or pedestrians of the approach of the emergency vehicle.
(c) Except as provided by this section, an authorized
emergency vehicle shall be equipped with signal lamps that:
(1) are mounted as high and as widely spaced laterally
as practicable;
(2) display four alternately flashing red lights, two
located on the front at the same level and two located on the rear at
the same level; and
(3) emit a light visible at a distance of 500 feet in
normal sunlight.
(d) A private vehicle operated by a volunteer firefighter
responding to a fire alarm or a medical emergency may, but is not
required to, be equipped with signal lamps that comply with the
requirements of Subsection (c).
(e) A private vehicle operated by a volunteer firefighter
responding to a fire alarm or a medical emergency may be equipped
with a signal lamp that is temporarily attached to the vehicle roof
and flashes a red light visible at a distance of at least 500 feet in
normal sunlight.
(f) A police vehicle may, but is not required to, be
equipped with signal lamps that comply with Subsection (c).

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

[Klint]

Well everything has been ordered and should be here on monday will keep you guys up to date on with pictures

[Laxin2123]

That would be great if Delaware law would allow vol FF with lights. Only firepolice and chiefs are allowed blue lights. I think Im gonna move to Texas