March 29, 2023 The quiet ride option blocks outside noise including the sirens of responding apparatus.
Source Firehouse.com News
One feature many vehicle dealers promote is a quiet ride.
The new technology may also create issues for drivers of emergency vehicles, according to NBC News.
Fire and EMS personnel say minutes are precious especially if the patient is in cardiac arrest. A slow response also can allow a fire to spread and grow in intensity.
Some departments have enhanced features including installing a Rumbler that emits a low frequency sound.