INFLUENCE OF COLOR ON FIRE VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

Fire fighting equipment is predominantly red or red/white. This study suggests that if other factors are identical, the probability of a visibility-related accident is greater for a red or red/white pumper than for a lime-yellow/white pumper. The authors review and tabulate data from one city's public safety departments' records regarding fire pumper runs and accidents occurring over a 4-year period. Results of the study clearly indicate that lime-yellow/white fire pumpers are significantly statistically safer than red and red/white fire pumpers.

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    Elsevier Science, Incorporated

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  • Authors:
    • Solomon, S S
    • King, J G
  • Publication Date: 1995

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  • English

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  • Accession Number: 00675529
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Mar 21 1995 12:00AM