Driver Safety
Driver safety during emergency responses is paramount to protect both the responders and the public. When red light vehicles, being operated by fire police, are called to an emergency, using sirens grants them the ability to request the right of way. However, this does not absolve them of the responsibility to ensure safe passage. They must still yield to traffic, carefully assessing the intersection to confirm it is clear before proceeding through a red light. Conversely, blue light vehicles, which are typically courtesy vehicles, operate under stricter rules. They are not authorized to disregard traffic signals, drive against traffic, or bypass stop signs. These vehicles depend on the cooperation of other drivers and must adhere to all traffic laws, ensuring a safe and respectful transit. Both red and blue light vehicles play vital roles, but their operational constraints and responsibilities differ significantly in maintaining road safety. Traffic Units are permitted to operate a vehicle with both red and blue lights and sirens. However, they are still required to ensure all intersections are safe before proceeding. We also recommend being mindful of other emergency vehicles and responders when responding to calls. In this case, while you may have the green light to proceed through an intersection, be careful another responding vehicle isn’t approaching. In summary, proceed slowly, always use caution, and remember our goal is always to come home from each call in one piece! Stay alive - drive to survive!
Our Traffic Units

Traffic 7
Department: Wissahickon Fire Company
Division: Fire Police

Traffic 7-1
Department: Wissahickon Fire Company
Division: Fire Police

Traffic 29
Department: Barren Hill Fire Company
Division: Fire Police

Traffic 43
Department: Plymouth Fire Company No. 1
Division: Fire Police

Traffic 45
Department: Spring Mill Fire Company
Division: Fire Police

Traffic 48
Department: N/A
Division: Fire Police

Traffic 53
Department: Lower Providence Township Fire Company
Division: Fire Police

Traffic 55-1
Department: Conshohocken Fire Department
Division: Fire Police

Traffic 62
Department: North Penn Volunteer Fire Company
Division: Fire Police

Traffic 65
Department: Pennsburg Fire Company No. 1
Division: Fire Police

Traffic 65-1
Department: Pennsburg Fire Company No. 1
Division: Fire Police

Traffic 69
Department: Pottstown Fire Department
Division: Fire Police

Traffic 78
Department: Upper Salford Volunteer Fire Company
Division: Fire Police

Traffic 79
Department: Upper Pottsgrove Township Fire Company
Division: Fire Police

Traffic 83
Department: Worcester Volunteer Fire Department
Division: Fire Police

Traffic 88
Department: Fort Washington Fire Company
Division: Fire Police

Traffic 95
Department: Enterprise of Hatboro Fire Company
Division: Fire Police

Traffic 99
Department: N/A
Division: Fire Police

Traffic 99-1
Department: N/A
Division: Fire Police

Utility 31
Department: N/A
Division: Fire Police

Utility 6
Department: Flourtown Fire Company
Division: Fire Police

Utility 61
Department: Norriton Fire Engine Company
Division: Fire Police