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CADVoice® Fire Station Controls:
Visual Indicators and Automated Control of Lights, Doors, and More

Locution Systems' fire station control system offers a sophisticated array of options that can be deployed to generate faster turnout times and reduce stress for first responders.

The following is a quick look at our offerings in this area:

  • Colored Light Bars: Light bars that indicate which unit is being dispatched, by color, is a fast, easy, affordable way to alert units being dispatched.
  • LED Reader Boards: Available in single- or multiple-line versions, LED reader boards can be used to alert units that they are being dispatched, and also can relay station or unit status information. LED reader boards also can be configured with a handy timer which starts counting the instant the dispatch comes through. Showing crews the length of time it is taking to leave for a call is a handy tool for improving turnout times.
  • DALI Lighting: Digital addressable lighting systems which are tied to the station PC allow for maximum control and zoning of lights. Essentially, with the DALI lighting system, each light gets its own "address" or ID, and can be individually controlled by the computer.
  • Ramped Tone Alerts: When emergency calls occur in the middle of the night, ramped tones are key to reducing the stress of being awakened from a dead sleep (vs. a single piercing tone that generally causes a crew's heart to pound).
  • Ramped Lighting: Ramped, or graduated, lighting at night both preserves night vision and reduces stress. Locution Systems' lighting system can be configured to ramp up from 0 percent to 100 percent over time, allowing responders' eyes to adjust to the lighting. Lighting also can be red for maximum night vision.
• Automated Bay Door Activation: Having the bay door automatically open so the truck is ready to leave the instant the crew is on board can significantly improve response times. Locution System's array of fire station control options includes automatic activation (and de-activation) of bay doors, stoves, and more.