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2000v6 · 03-16-2010, 11:41 PM

So it's basically summarized by the title. Is anybody here a volunteer and has a car that has lights set up for emergencies. It doesn't matter if it's a camaro or something else. And can you post a video. I happen to spend a lot of my time in the hudson valley over the summer (all 5 counties), so I'm pretty sure that as long as I became a volunteer ems, then I could set up all three of my cars. Can anybody post a video with your emergency light set up on. From what I know, I could either use blue or white in ny.

Scrappy Doo · 03-16-2010, 11:50 PM

You can't have emergency lights here, unless you are an emergnecy vehicle.

I would hop on Whelen, 911EP, or Code3's website and find some things that would work.

Like flip down visor light. They attach to your visor and have a 12 volt plug. They are removable and could take them from car to car.

Couple advantages, you only have to buy 1 or 2 of them. (If you want both sides.) And most importantly, you can take them out. (Lest you be known as THAT guy)

2000v6 · 03-17-2010, 12:57 AM

Uh... I thought that if you are an emergency ems volunteer then your car can be set up as an personal emergency vehicle.

Wileytrigger21 · 03-17-2010, 01:39 AM

Depends on the state you live in. And there are specific guidelines as to what is required lightwise for an emergency vehicle. I would first talk to the organization u plan to volunteer with and then check ur local laws on emergency vehicles.

2000v6 · 03-17-2010, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mccd34

Depends on the state you live in. And there are specific guidelines as to what is required lightwise for an emergency vehicle. I would first talk to the organization u plan to volunteer with and then check ur local laws on emergency vehicles.

Yeh, I know, I'm going to volunteer what little time I will have. As for what is required lightwise, I can't use red and the two colors that are mostly used are green and blue, but I can also use other colors such as white, if I'm not mistaken

THE EVIL TW1N · 03-17-2010, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 2000v6

So it's basically summarized by the title. Is anybody here a volunteer and has a car that has lights set up for emergencies. It doesn't matter if it's a camaro or something else. And can you post a video. I happen to spend a lot of my time in the hudson valley over the summer (all 5 counties), so I'm pretty sure that as long as I became a volunteer ems, then I could set up all three of my cars. Can anybody post a video with your emergency light set up on. From what I know, I could either use blue or white in ny.

so, what is the ultimate purpose of doing this?

Reaper1a · 03-17-2010, 02:33 AM

I agree, check with your department and local laws first. That being said, there are guys on here who have set up their vehicles with emergency lights (some being cops, some being roadside workers) and they have all looked very professional from what I've seen. Whelen is definitely your best resource, and their customer service should be able to help you out with what will fit. A lot of it will depend on what you are able to spend on the setup.

Wileytrigger21 · 03-17-2010, 02:38 AM

If you are legal in putting lights in ur vehicle...ck out speedtechlights.com

gofast908z · 03-17-2010, 03:04 AM

Chief of police in Clayton, CA uses his Escalade with the lights for work.

2000v6 · 03-17-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

so, what is the ultimate purpose of doing this?

Counties that can't afford a full time decked out firehouse (as in a few firemen that are getting paid for full time work) and ems have such a thing called volunteers. If a person becomes a volunteer then he agrees to spend his free time helping out in a worst case scenario. Therefore, if a volunteer needs to get to an emergency within a specific time limit he needs to be able to get there using his/her own car. That car(s) can be equipped with emergency lights in order to get through traffic quicker.

2000v6 · 03-17-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mccd34

If you are legal in putting lights in ur vehicle...ck out speedtechlights.com

Thanks, I'll definitely check with them once it gets closer to summer.

taphillips2 · 12-30-2010, 05:20 PM

Scroll down to see picture and discussion

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55006

01pewterz28 · 12-30-2010, 08:42 PM

Here is mine

Oops for car shows and local carcruises

Spooker_Doodles · 12-30-2010, 08:54 PM

My friend had emergency lights in his Dodge Ram but I don't have any pictures. He was a volunteer fire fighter.

03-16-2010, 11:41 PM	#1
2000v6 Drives: 2003 m3, 2000 camaro v6, 2004 s4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ny Posts: 1,125 View My Garage	Is anybody here a volunteer with an emergency light setup? So it's basically summarized by the title. Is anybody here a volunteer and has a car that has lights set up for emergencies. It doesn't matter if it's a camaro or something else. And can you post a video. I happen to spend a lot of my time in the hudson valley over the summer (all 5 counties), so I'm pretty sure that as long as I became a volunteer ems, then I could set up all three of my cars. Can anybody post a video with your emergency light set up on. From what I know, I could either use blue or white in ny.

03-17-2010, 02:33 AM	#7
Reaper1a Drives: 2010 Summit White 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 356	I agree, check with your department and local laws first. That being said, there are guys on here who have set up their vehicles with emergency lights (some being cops, some being roadside workers) and they have all looked very professional from what I've seen. Whelen is definitely your best resource, and their customer service should be able to help you out with what will fit. A lot of it will depend on what you are able to spend on the setup. __________________ Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit. -Elbert Hubbard

03-17-2010, 03:04 AM	#9
gofast908z Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California Posts: 400	Chief of police in Clayton, CA uses his Escalade with the lights for work. __________________ Jeff 2008 Z06 - Heads/cam/intake/exhaust/tune 2005 Sierra STL ext cab -5.3L, Daily/Detail Rig

12-30-2010, 05:20 PM	#12
taphillips2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SE Alabama Posts: 14	Go to this page Scroll down to see picture and discussion http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55006

12-30-2010, 08:42 PM	#13
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Here is mine Oops for car shows and local carcruises __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

03-16-2010, 11:50 PM	#2
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,738	You can't have emergency lights here, unless you are an emergnecy vehicle. I would hop on Whelen, 911EP, or Code3's website and find some things that would work. Like flip down visor light. They attach to your visor and have a 12 volt plug. They are removable and could take them from car to car. Couple advantages, you only have to buy 1 or 2 of them. (If you want both sides.) And most importantly, you can take them out. (Lest you be known as THAT guy)

03-17-2010, 12:57 AM	#3
2000v6 Drives: 2003 m3, 2000 camaro v6, 2004 s4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ny Posts: 1,125 View My Garage	Uh... I thought that if you are an emergency ems volunteer then your car can be set up as an personal emergency vehicle.

03-17-2010, 01:39 AM	#4
Wileytrigger21 Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT / RS, Blk 1SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 404	Depends on the state you live in. And there are specific guidelines as to what is required lightwise for an emergency vehicle. I would first talk to the organization u plan to volunteer with and then check ur local laws on emergency vehicles.

03-17-2010, 02:38 AM	#8
Wileytrigger21 Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT / RS, Blk 1SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TEXAS Posts: 404	If you are legal in putting lights in ur vehicle...ck out speedtechlights.com

12-30-2010, 08:54 PM	#14
Spooker_Doodles Z28, Berlin Blue, BLK Int Drives: 2003 Chevy S10 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 109	My friend had emergency lights in his Dodge Ram but I don't have any pictures. He was a volunteer fire fighter.

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