FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Two of the defining factors of an ambulance are the lights and sirens. From being a child enamored by the ruckus to an adult being mindful to get out of the way, it’s baked ...

This column is a component of VFIS' "Operation Safe Arrival" initiative, aimed at heightening safety awareness and reducing the frequency and severity of accidents involving emergency vehicles. Chiefs ...

Most drivers are familiar with the blaring sirens of an ambulance and what to do when they hear it. The loud sirens warn drivers to move out of the way as best they can because the ambulance is ...

Emergencies in Wake County are about to look and sound different. Wake EMS announced Monday that ambulances will silence sirens and turn off emergency lights for the majority of 911 calls. Ambulances ...

Prior to the advent of motorized apparatus, it was common for runners to precede hand-drawn engines to clear the streets. Even as vehicles progressed, early apparatus warning systems were rudimentary.