Sedgwick County firefighters take additional steps to protect both themselves and drivers

A new digital alert system is protecting firefighters and drivers alike. Sedgwick County firefighters have begun using HAAS Alert Service’s Safety Cloud to not only protect themselves but also to protect drivers. The digital alert system lets drivers know 30 seconds ahead of time when there is an emergency situation ahead. “Digital alerts are found to be 90 percent effective in reducing collisions compared to just lights and sirens,” said Vice President of Communications for HAAS Alert Brock Aun. According to Aun, most firefighters said they would rather go into a burning building than stop on the side of the road. “They can control a fire but they can’t control drivers,” he said.
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