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"WHAT IS A "CONTROLLED INTERSECTION"?"

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

As a retired firefighter I agree that time is important when responding to an emergency call, but keep in mind that drivers today are distracted by cell phones, music, txting, so it is better to come to a stop because the safety of the responding firefighters is just as important as it is to get to the scene safely. So until we can do a better job educating the public about the dangers of distracted driving, I support the Chief's efforts to keep our firefighters and citizens safe while sharing the road and I am also a Hartford resident.

March 31, 2011 at 8:39 AM

Anonymous peter brush said...

Do any other towns have such a policy? How about our cops and ambulances?

March 31, 2011 at 10:03 AM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

All I know is, I sure wouldn't want my house to be burning with my family inside while the trucks are stopping at every green light!!!

April 1, 2011 at 6:29 AM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Don't forget our latest directive. Now drivers have to perform a complete circle check of the apparatus before every run. All compartment doors must be checked and all side and tail boards checked for loose items. Depending on the apparatus, that could add almost another minute to response times.

April 1, 2011 at 6:37 AM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Connecticut General Statutes apply to ALL emergency vehicles. If Hartford Fire kills someone not stopping for a controlled intersection the City will pay millions. This applies to police as well as fire. Statutes 14-283(b)(2) Rights of emergency vehicles, “may proceed past any red light or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down or stopping to the extent necessary for the safe operation of such vehicle”

April 1, 2011 at 1:46 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Just think beside the obvious delay in response times, the amount of additional fuel and wear on the brakes.

April 1, 2011 at 8:50 PM

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