When a fire engine or ambulance approaches an intersection, every second counts. Traditional optical traffic signal preemption systems (using infrared line-of-sight) can be blocked by bridges, overpasses, large vehicles, and any adverse weather condition — leaving emergency vehicles waiting for red lights during life-threatening emergencies.
The ELiMiNATOR® Emergency Vehicle Preemption system uses GPS positioning and 900 MHz FHSS encrypted radio — not infrared or cellular — to communicate between vehicles and intersections.
The system operates:
The ELiMiNATOR® system does not only preempt traffic signals — it provides simultaneous collision avoidance alerts when two or more equipped authorized vehicles approach the same intersection from different directions.
Alerts are configurable with audible warnings and work even in rural areas with no traffic signals present. Departments define when alerts trigger based on distance and estimated time of arrival, allowing crews to adjust approach speed and coordinate with dispatch.
Engines, ladders, tankers, and command vehicles. Green light priority at equipped intersections reduces response times and intersection crash risk.
Fire Solutions →Medic units and transports. Safer intersection crossings and support for scene-to-door time goals on hospital corridors.
EMS Solutions →Patrol, traffic, and specialty units. More predictable paths through high-risk intersections for emergency responses.
Police Solutions →Talk to our team about a pilot program, DOT approval process, or RFP specification support for your department or municipality.