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Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford<\/figcaption><\/figure>March 6, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Motorists who suddenly feel their cars vibrating shouldn’t just assume something weird mechanically is happening … they should take a look in their mirrors to see if there’s a fire engine behind them.<\/p>\n

Queensland firefighters are trialling new rumbler-type sirens to help save precious seconds during emergency callouts, and potentially help save lives in the process.<\/p>\n

Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford said the technology could result in faster response times for crews.<\/p>\n

Mr Crawford said rumblers had been fitted to eight fire and rescue trucks across the State to alert distracted drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe sirens emit low-frequency soundwaves through large subwoofer speakers attached to the front of the vehicle \u2013 creating a vibration which can be felt up to 60m away,\u201d Mr Crawford said.<\/p>\n

\u201cModern technology, such as better sound systems and sound-proofed vehicles, are making it increasingly difficult for firefighters to alert motorists to their presence and allow fire trucks to weave in and out of high-traffic areas to get to an emergency.<\/p>\n

\u201cFlashing lights and sirens might go unnoticed, but these sirens vibrate, making them more noticeable. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s hoped the rumbling feeling being directed at road users will help firefighters reach emergencies quicker, and more safely.\u201d<\/p>\n

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Commissioner Katarina Carroll said the new sirens each cost about $2000 to install, a small price to pay when every second counts.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough this is a trial phase, it\u2019s important not to rule out methods which could significantly improve safety, efficiency and operational performance,\u201d Ms Carroll said.<\/p>\n

Rumbler sirens are used widely by American police, and were installed on fire engines in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong in 2015.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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