Did you Know?:

A flashing Blue Light on a vehicle means a volunteer is responding to a emergency. Please give the firefighter the right of way. Someone’s life may depend on it.

• Did you know that upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle (police, fire and ambulance) displaying at least one emergency light and when sounding a siren the driver of another motor vehicle shall yield the right of way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to and close as possible to the right hand side of the roadway.

Why are we telling you this?

Because many motorists aren’t familiar with the law, or they just don’t use common sense.

Additionally:

• You must stay back at least 200 feet from a fire truck, it can stop suddenly.

• It is unlawful to pass an emergency vehicle displaying emergency lights.

• If you hear a siren please pull over to the right side of the road and stop to let the vehicle pass. And use caution because there might be more vehicles behind it.

• Don’t ever drive over a fire hose. You can damage the hose and put firefighters in danger who are counting on that supply of water.

• If you park in front of a hydrant or sprinkler connection or in a fire zone you are not only parking illegal but your car may be damaged if the fire dept needs emergency access to the area.