SoundOff Intersector LED Light - Innovation and Quality

SoundOff Intersector LED Light - Innovation and Quality

Emergency warning equipment has advanced exponentially over the past 10 years. We went from a large use of strobe lighting to a overwhelming adaptation of LED lighting. The benefits are too numerous to list in this topic, so we shall save that for another post. Simply put, there are huge advantages to update your existing lighting package to an LED lighting package.

Many innovations have been designed on specific types of lighting as well. For example, LED dash lights have transformed into a highly versatile, almost overly bright device that you can count on for years to come. There hasn't been much innovation in the "Mirror Light" category of emergency lighting for quite some time. That is until now.

Mirror lighting is simply put just that; emergency lighting that attaches to your mirror. It is perhaps one of the most overlooked categories of lighting. The reason this type of lighting is so important is because it warns motorist during the most dangerous point in your emergency response - that is intersections. Most lighting warns to the front or rear, but mirror lighting is designed to disperse light at an angle so that while you are clearing and intersection, motorists approaching to each side of you have another attention getter. Installed correctly, they are somewhat effective. However the problem with traditional LED or strobe mirror lighting, is that due to the design of most vehicle mirrors, they were very directional; you had a limited angle of good light output.

The Soundoff Intersector changes all that. The SoundOff Intersector LED Mirror light does not attach to the back of your mirror as all other mirror lights do, the SoundOff Intersector actually "hangs" below the mirror. This in itself widens your light output by a great amount. More of the intersection can see your warning device when installed this way than the traditional way of rear mirror mounting. But the guys and gals at SoundOff in Hudsonville, MI designed the Intersector LED light to provide at least 180 degrees of warning. This is a technological feat that has not gone unnoticed. When the Intersector is installed correctly, it warns both in front of you on both sides of your emergency vehicle, as well as directly to each side of you.

Look at the picture to the left. This gives you a better example at the true light output of the SoundOff Intersector LED light. No other light has been able to accomplish such a huge angle of warning power. With 9 powerful generation 3 LED's, you'll be able to rest assured that you are getting the most warning power possible.

ThePublicSafetyStore.com stocks the SoundOff Intersector which has a wide array of mounting options included. Have questions, email us or call us at 1-800-646-1086!

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LED Scene Lighting Critical To Effective Operations

Let's face it - the tones drop and you roll out of the bed or couch at dark thirty in the morning and you are off to save the life or property that you have committed to save. However when you get there, you realize that you can't see. Scene lighting is crucial to effective scene operations!

Flashlights have become extremely power devices that require little power and produce a huge output. However, effective night time fire and rescue operations call for an effect Scene Lighting plan. When your first engine arrives on scene do you think about how you are going to illuminate the accident or fire that you have arrived at? Your department needs to think about this as well as all of the other aspects of firefighting, when developing standard operating procedures/guidelines.

Just as flashlights have become powerful, the LED Scene Lighting Products that are being produced today, do not require much power. You can install many of them on standard 12v electrical systems. You can keep your generators out off of the engine. Sound Off Signal has a complete line of scene lighting options that may work into how you operate. Check them out here!

Firefighter Nomex Hoods Are Designed To Keep You Cool

When you go into fight a fire, you want to be as protected as possible. You need to full deal, bunker coat and pants, boots, helmet, scba tank and a fire hood so your skin is covered in the event of flash over or steam burns. With the full heat of summer in swing, you are going to get HOT! That's why it's important when choosing your PPE equipment to be very careful to choose one that's going to be light but protect you the most.

A nomex fire hood is an often overlooked part of your personal protective gear. You want the same in a fire hood as you do in your other gear. You want it to protect you for the type of attack you are making on the fire, but you also want one that is not going to get in the way of your attack. Most firefighters also want a third element - STYLE!

There has been a big move in the fire service for nomex hoods to depict personality. Well we have you covered! Literally - we have all sorts of styles and levels of protection for your next fire hood with nomex hoods, carbon fiber hoods, pink fire hoods and more. Check out our complete line of fire hoods at The Public Safety Store.com

Mini LED Light Bar Buying Guide

Mini LED light bars attach to the top of the roof of a vehicle to give 360 degree warning to motorists around you. There are hundreds of models and choices that you have when selecting the right LED mini bar for you. Do you know what you should look for? Have you ever really thought about what makes a LED mini bar a good choice for you? At ThePublicSafetyStore.com compiled a list of a few things that you can refer to when choosing.

1. Application - Figure out what you are using the light bar for. Is this going to be for emergency response? Or are you using it for something like snow plowing. Although this seems obvious, you should plan ahead to figure out the entire usage of your LED light bar - it will make it easier to choose in the future.

2. Color - What color are you legally allowed to use on your vehicle. Some state laws allow you to use several colors, some are very restrictive. Here in Kentucky for example, police can only use blue & white (unless an incorporated city) and fire can use red & white including all volunteer firefighters.

3. Mounting - You'll need to choose your mounting option. Usually there are 2 choices - either magnetic light bar mounts or permanent mounts. Magnetic mounting simply uses 4 or more very powerful magnets and sit atop your vehicles roof. Although very strong and rare instances can occur, it is not recommended by most manufacturers to drive a vehicle with a magnetic mounted LED light bar attached to the top of your vehicle. To us this is just like Q-Tips(c) saying you can't stick them in your ear. The magnets work however officially it isn't recommended to stay on the top of your vehicles roof. The permanent mount option uses screws and bolts to mount in some fashion to the top of a BackRack 3rd party bracket or even directly to your vehicles roof.

4. Power Connection - While this is usually determined by the mounting you'll still need to figure how you are going to power your mini LED light bar. Typically magnetic mounted lightbars have a plug that you can plug into your cigarette plug in your vehicle. The plug usually have a power switch as well as some type of pattern selection switch to change the patterns on the LED light bar. If you choose to go with a permanent mounted light bar, usually you will have several wires that you can manually use switches to control the power and pattern.

5. Price - Price can vary greatly. With The Pinnacle Mini Bar from ThePublicSafetyStore, lower price does not mean a lower quality. Check it out now!

Have more suggestions? Add them below. And as always, if you have questions, email or call us so that we can answer them for you!


Sean @ ThePublicSafetyStore.com

Bad Weather Needs Good Warning!

There have been some availability issues on the Sound Off Pinnacle LED light bar particularly in the Amber / Magnetic combination.

We are happy to say that we have plenty of these in stock now.

When it comes to an LED light bar while snow plowing you need something that's going to last. You need an LED light bar that will provide long lasting warning power as you plow the streets. As inclement weather seems to upon everyone, just keep us in mind for your equipment needs.

The Sound Off Pinnacle LED light bar is a very powerful, bright led light bar that will give you the extra visibility it takes to do your job safely as possible.

Let us know if we can help.

Sean

Firefighter Monopoly Edition

This is just the hottest thing every year. If you are a firefighter or know a firefighter you need to get this. It's the firefighters monopoly. The single most popular item on our store. Here is the catch - the run out very quickly. So you have to ORDER THEM NOW! - ORDER THEM HERE NOW!





Firefighters Monopoly is so fun! It is truly a family or station event. Get your whole family involved. We have taken this classic board game that we all know and love and turned it into a perfect gift for any firefighter or family member. Playing secret Santa at the firehouse? Get this gift and any firefighter would love it!

It's a five-alarm emergency on the special Firefighters Edition of Monopoly, honoring the men and women of the fire and rescue service worldwide.

As you buy, sell and trade your favorite properties, you'll need to summon all of your fire and rescue skills to take command of the firehouses an headquarters on the board. If you succeed, not only will lives be saved and heroism rewarded, but you'll get an instant promotion to Fire Chief... until the next game anyway!

Designed for firefighters -- and their friends, family and fans, take a roll of the dice to round Probie Place and head for Firefighting Freeway. Be careful not to make your station buddies sick with your cooking when you pick up a Flashover or Backdraft card. And, just remember...going to Jail is just like getting called into the Chief's Office, so watch out and stay safe as you enjoy this special Firefighters Edition of the world's most popular board game, MONOPOLY.

Happy Independence Day

Happy Independence Day to all of you. I hope that all of you are safe and sound that you step back and thank those that risk their lives to serve and protect us at home and abroad. Remember what the day is about and celebrate our freedom!