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Stronger Auto Glass Complicating Rescues

Because of the durability of some laminated glass windows in late-model vehicles, first responders are having to acquire new tools that can shatter side windows during water rescues. Video courtesy of WFMY and WTSP News.

Failure to Yield

First responders in West Lafayette, Ind., discuss what stakes are involved when drivers fail to yield to emergency vehicles. This report also includes video of close calls caused by drivers who failed to yield. Video courtesy of WLFI-TV. For the full fleet safety tip on how drivers should respond to an approaching siren, click here.

Safety Tip: When You Hear an Approaching Siren

Here’s driving-safety advice, provided by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, on how to respond to a siren coming from an approaching emergency vehicle.

Lytx Awards Drivers and Coaches for Safety

Lytx, Inc., a provider of video telematics, announced the honorees of its annual “Driver of the Year” and “Coach of the Year” awards, presented at the fifth annual Lytx User Group Conference in San Diego.

Seattle Increases Fuel Efficiency with Hybrid Ambulances

The City of Seattle has achieved a 23% increase in miles driven per gallon and a 19% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions in its hybrid ambulance vehicles.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Safety Training Offered for Okla. First Responders

First responder trainers in Oklahoma will have an opportunity to learn safety procedures and best practices about alternative fuel vehicles on Aug. 24 and 25 at Oklahoma City Community College's Professional Development Institute.

Unmanned Aircraft Improve Agencies’ Operations

Use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones, have become more common, and public agencies are using them to document traffic accidents and crime scenes as well as help with fires, hazmat calls, and urban search and rescue.

Flood Rescues in Columbia, S.C.

Here's dramatic video footage of rescue efforts in Columbia, S.C., where floodwaters turned local roads into raging rivers after record-setting rainfall. The video is from earthspace101 via YouTube. For safety tips on driving in flash-flood conditions, click here.

Video Tip: Yielding to Emergency Vehicles

Here's some advice about yielding to ambulances, fire trucks and police cars. You may want to pass this along to fleet drivers as a friendly reminder.

Stopping for Emergency Vehicles

This video, produced by the Ohio Bar Association, offers tips on yielding to emergency vehicles. For the full fleet safety tip, click here.

Stronger Auto Glass Complicating Rescues

Failure to Yield

Safety Tip: When You Hear an Approaching Siren

Lytx Awards Drivers and Coaches for Safety

Seattle Increases Fuel Efficiency with Hybrid Ambulances

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Safety Training Offered for Okla. First Responders

Unmanned Aircraft Improve Agencies’ Operations

Flood Rescues in Columbia, S.C.

Video Tip: Yielding to Emergency Vehicles

Stopping for Emergency Vehicles

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