The main issue is: Drivers just don’t get out of the way. They either don’t hear you, see you or they don’t care. The dangerous ones panic and do the unexpected - slam on the brakes, jump lanes, or flat out stop right in front of you. Some just give you that “what’s your problem?” look.
Even though you’re on a mission, you have your adrenaline flowing, you’re pumped up, your anxiety level peaks, your mind is set on "I have to get there and get there fast," if only these folks just get out of my way, if only they can hear me or just even look at their rear view mirror. But no, that’s too easy! You have to rely on your super-human driving skills You wind up saying, “man that was close”! Some times you’re lucky, sometimes you’re not, many times you become re-acquainted with your airbags. Was it preventable in your part? Sure! If they knew you were coming.
Officers died as a result of automobile accidents.
11
Officers were struck and killed by vehicles.
4
Officers died of injuries sustained in motorcycle accident.
1996-2005, Total
410
Officers died as a result of automobile accidents.
61
Officers were struck and killed by vehicles.
121
Officers died of injuries sustained in motorcycle accident.
So with that in mind, I have developed the BOLO911. It’s for our safety, for our kids, our loved ones. It’s for the officers calling for back up counting on every second, it’s for the fire fighters racing to the call, It’s for the ambulance drivers attempting to reach his destination. It’s for YOU.
Thank you for visiting, please stay safe.
Rex Kidd Galindo
When responding to a true emergency, all audible and visual warning devices will be operated at all times regardless of time of day and/or traffic conditions. All emergency vehicle drivers must understand that warning devices are not always effective in making vehicle operators aware of your presence. Warning devices only request the right-of-way, they do not insure the right-of-way.
All drivers shall attempt to maintain control of the vehicle that they are operating in such a manner as to provide the maximum level of safety for both their passengers and the general public. Emergency vehicle drivers should be aware that the civilian vehicle operators may not react in the manner in which is expected or felt to be appropriate. An attempt should be made to have options available when passing or overtaking vehicles. If another vehicle operator fails to yield the right of way to an emergency vehicle, the emergency vehicle driver can not force the right-of-way, nor can you assume the right-of-way, therefore you do not have the right-of-way until the other vehicle yields to you.
The BOLO 911 will alert all civilian vehicle operators of your request for the right-of-way.
The BOLO 911 warns the civilian vehicle operator, so he/she will yield to the emergency vehicle before they see and hear the visual/audible warning.
Each year an average of 105 fire fighters die in a traffic related crash.
In the tragic aftermath of September 11th and the resultant demand to improve emergency response times, the number of these crashes has been on the rise.
