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Golden Valley Firefighter Robert Cole looks on as Joe Wise from Solar Traffic Controls installs the final touches to fire department warning signs.
This week Golden Valley Fire will begin using two new traffic warning devices on Hwy-68 at Mayer Road. In a cooperative agreement with ADOT, Golden Valley Fire secured the warning lights that were previously located at the entrance to Black Mountain Elementary School in Golden Valley. Fire Chief Tom O’Donohue said after the entrance to the school was closed, it was the perfect opportunity to utilize the lights to warn motorists for both east and westbound traffic. With the addition of the highway standard picture of a fire engine, the warning lights are activated by firefighters to give advanced warning that an emergency vehicle is entering the intersection. O’Donohue added, “As highway usage increases, these warning lights add yet another layer of safety for motorists and firefighters on Hwy-68 to warn of oncoming fire apparatus.” The total cost to the Fire District was approximately $3,800 and because they are solar powered, even monthly electrical costs were avoided.
