Emergency Vehicle Warning Systems
Improve safety by increasing awareness and yield rates to station-exiting emergency vehicles.
Enhancing Safety and Reducing Response Times on the Road
Every driver and pedestrian has experienced the momentary panic of hearing a siren from an emergency vehicle and not knowing how to react. Is the vehicle in front of or behind you? What direction is it traveling? What is your best course of action for getting out of the way and allowing them to get to their destination as quickly as possible?
Emergency vehicle warning systems like Carmanah’s, comprised of a customizable configuration of high-intensity flashing beacons and a local wireless controller, can alleviate this stress and improve safety by providing road users with a highly visible warning that emergency vehicles are entering a roadway.
Typically installed at fire halls, hospitals, and police stations—but versatile enough to be used in a variety of applications—these systems allow first responders to activate Carmanah’s compact, reliable and robust high-intensity beacons from up to 1,000 ft. away. Proven to increase awareness and yield rates, our beacons give emergency personnel the ability to exit safely and get on their way quickly.
Why Choose a Carmanah Emergency Vehicle Warning System?
Since 1996, Carmanah has built a reputation for delivering innovative, MUTCD-compliant solutions that offer cost-savings while increasing safety and ensuring environmental sensitivity. The R838 is no different. With an ultra-efficient optics and energy management system (EMS), compact design, and industry-leading light output, the R838 Emergency Vehicle Warning System is the ideal solution for cities looking to improve the safety of their roads and citizens through proactive, preventive measures.
Carmanah’s Emergency Vehicle Warning System Product portfolio
WWD-MX
R247-MX
Connected, solar or AC-powered, flashing warning/stop sign beacons and signs.
R247-E (Gen 3)
Compact, self-contained, 15w solar-powered system for a single 24-hour flashing beacon.
R247-F (Gen 3)
Bright, 30w solar-powered system for up to four 24-hour flashing beacons.
R247-G (Gen 3)
WWD-MX
R247-MX
Connected, solar or AC-powered, flashing warning/stop sign beacons and signs.
R247-E (Gen 3)
Compact, self-contained, 15w solar-powered system for a single 24-hour flashing beacon.
R247-F (Gen 3)
Bright, 30w solar-powered system for up to four 24-hour flashing beacons.
Emergency Vehicle Warning System Components
R247 Beacon(s)
- MUTCD and Buy America compliant
- Proven to increase driver awareness and yield rates
- Highest intensity beacon output in the industry
- Available in 12 or 18″ LEDs, yellow or red
- Flash on-demand when paired with an R838 wireless beacon controller
R838 Wireless Beacon Controller
- Allow for on-demand remote flashing beacon activation
- Can be mounted at a station or inside a vehicle
- Controls beacons from up to 1,000 ft. away
- Can activate beacons to flash momentarily or continuously
- Includes calendar/internal time clock function
- Can be enabled to flash daytime and nighttime, or nighttime only
What types of applications can the R838 be used for?
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