Public Service Announcement
The Parkland Ambulance Authority, along with local fire and law
enforcement officials need your help. A few minutes, even a few seconds, can mean
the difference between life and death. So when you hear a siren or see an emergency
lights, remember to do your part to help make sure emergency vehicles can get to those
who need help.
Remember, the R-I-G-H-T thing to
do:
React
Respond quickly but calmly. Scan all directions for more than
one emergency vehicle. Plan your next move.
Initiate
Begin your move to the right. Use your turn signal. Try not to
slam on your brakes or pull over suddenly and never run a red light to move to the
right.
Gauge
Remember to safely gauge the distance between your car and the
cars around you, and pull over as far right as possible. Never stop at a place that
doesn't have enough room for you to pull over safely.
Halt
Stay completely stopped to the right of the road until the emergency
vehicle has safely passed. Remember there may be more than one vehicle responding,
so scan around before you merge back into traffic.
Tolerate
Emergency personnel only use their emergency lights and sirens
when they are needed to offer critical care and assistance. So please, pull over.
It only takes a few moments of your time. Someday you may be the one calling for help
-- for you, a loved one, friend, or neighbor.
Other Helpful Reminders
Crosswalks and Roadsides
Be alert for pedestrians who may be in the crosswalk, or the edge
of the road. They may be looking for the emergency vehicles too.
Highways
Gradually brake to avoid losing control in loose gravel on the
shoulder.
Pedestrians
Never cross in front of an emergency vehicle that may be stopped
at a busy intersection waiting for another vehicle to pass.
Bicyclists
Pull as far to the right as possible to allow emergency vehicles
to pass.
