The reasons the U.S stopped using 2 toned sirens is because people would ignore them. They had to switch to something that would catch the attention of people, even if it meant making them uncomfortable.
I really like the 2 tone sirens, wish all emergency vehicles used them. In the usa sirens are not kind to the ears. Are drivers to pull to the side of the road &/or at a light stand still when Emergency Vehicles are approaching?
@HigherWaysWoman - Legally they dont have to move out of the way or wait at junctions, its entirely done as a courtesy. Blues & siren is only a warning of their presence, it dont grant automatic right of way, and if emergency vehicle is involved in a collision when going through a junction (against the lights) the emergency driver is totally at fault, regardless of wether they're in a rig headin to a fire, or transportin cardiac victim, and the dumb shit who wasnt payin attention gets a new car
@markthebusman thank you so very much for replying. I wish we had thez regulation in the US. There's a real problem w/ambulance drivers, & police as well, believing they r so highly important & every1 should yield to them & thus caus'g "numerous" accidents. No matter what...it's "always" the other driver who is @ fault. They get a new car huh...hmmmm *winks 'n chuckles* :-P enjoyed meet'g 'n chat'g w/u, mark. "always" take care 'n much sex I mean "Blessings" yeah thats it..to you LOL!*blushes*
@Audinos, yes only seen Dublin Fire Brigade's D102 (Tara St) a few days ago and this was also using the 2-tone siren, alot of Civil Defence appliances still have them as they are cheaper to buy than electronic sirens
They are 24V compressor operated trumpets, abseloutely no electronics on these baby's - apart from a positive and negative connection on the compressor! Compressor has 2 air outlets (for each note) which blow air through the tubes connected to the trumpets (high/low) on the roof, hence the genuine old style "mee-maw" sound. The ambulance itself is a 1990 Ford Transit (ex-Dublin Airport Fire Service) fitted with a 2.9 litre V6 petrol engine, basically it's a very, very fast Transit!
Thats proberly because they are believe me!! i stood next to an old ambulance with the Two tones and then next to a police car with the wailer and the two tones were louder!!!
@Audinos I live falmouth (cornwall) and there is an old mercedes fire appliance which has the old 2 tone siren (the truck is about 10-15 years old now)
The reasons the U.S stopped using 2 toned sirens is because people would ignore them. They had to switch to something that would catch the attention of people, even if it meant making them uncomfortable.
TexasToast09 1 year ago
Lovely!
061zgz 1 year ago
I really like the 2 tone sirens, wish all emergency vehicles used them. In the usa sirens are not kind to the ears. Are drivers to pull to the side of the road &/or at a light stand still when Emergency Vehicles are approaching?
HigherWaysWoman 1 year ago
@HigherWaysWoman - Legally they dont have to move out of the way or wait at junctions, its entirely done as a courtesy. Blues & siren is only a warning of their presence, it dont grant automatic right of way, and if emergency vehicle is involved in a collision when going through a junction (against the lights) the emergency driver is totally at fault, regardless of wether they're in a rig headin to a fire, or transportin cardiac victim, and the dumb shit who wasnt payin attention gets a new car
markthebusman 1 year ago 2
@markthebusman thank you so very much for replying. I wish we had thez regulation in the US. There's a real problem w/ambulance drivers, & police as well, believing they r so highly important & every1 should yield to them & thus caus'g "numerous" accidents. No matter what...it's "always" the other driver who is @ fault. They get a new car huh...hmmmm *winks 'n chuckles* :-P enjoyed meet'g 'n chat'g w/u, mark. "always" take care 'n much sex I mean "Blessings" yeah thats it..to you LOL!*blushes*
HigherWaysWoman 1 year ago
@HigherWaysWoman In the UK in the 1960s we called the two tone horns a "Klaxon".
filthykafur 1 month ago
we need these sirens back! the new ones aren't any better.
koolyman 1 year ago
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jacobmasta 1 year ago
Cool! To my opinion, pneumatic sirens are way better than any electronic one...
weeardguy 1 year ago
Almost sounds like a single "Martins Horn" instead of the duels used on most German and French trucks.
copper2150 2 years ago
Are there any agencies in Ireland or the UK which still use these 2nd interval sirens?
Audinos 2 years ago
@Audinos, yes only seen Dublin Fire Brigade's D102 (Tara St) a few days ago and this was also using the 2-tone siren, alot of Civil Defence appliances still have them as they are cheaper to buy than electronic sirens
markthebusman 2 years ago
manchester police are still using these sirens lol
MrJasonSmarts 2 years ago
Cork City Fire Brigade still use them
scuderia2000 1 year ago
Lovely old siren!
SonicOverlordUK 2 years ago
I like it! Classical siren! :D :P
ambulansekim 2 years ago
is this an Irish or British ambulance?
Harvey142009 2 years ago
Its Irish, ex-Dublin Airport Fire Service
Well, the bodywork is Irish, obviously its a Ford so its on an English chassis!! :-)
markthebusman 2 years ago
This sould be Fiamm Siren from Italy which have double tone by two horn and hose connect to a Fan blower.
leuhome 2 years ago
Thats correct its a Fiamm Series 2000 siren
markthebusman 2 years ago
God help us old.
That isnt old school!
That is just plain acient!
Ultraussie 2 years ago 2
Whilst the sirens may be ancient, the ambulance can still shift! - not many 19 year old Transits with a 3.0 V6 petrol engines in them!
markthebusman 2 years ago
V6 engine in a Transhit?
Bull!!!
Ultraussie 2 years ago
Not bullshit my friend! Have a look at my other videos, have a clip of the engine there
markthebusman 2 years ago
these are the best
lfghz5 2 years ago
cool irish accent i lost mine when i came up north
cbsomagh 3 years ago
hahaha oh thee old two tones ;)
garyuk17 3 years ago
"Wow,two tone horns and a 2.9L, V6 petrol,what more could one want."
A new exhaust silencer and a passenger door perhaps...? :-D
Cheers for the comment, much appreciated - MTB
markthebusman 3 years ago
the dutch ambu's have 3 tone and v8 +- 260HP
keesie75 2 years ago
Are these working by fully electronic sound, or some kind of pressure-air horns operated electonically? Whats the model year of that van?
Firefox9895 3 years ago
They are 24V compressor operated trumpets, abseloutely no electronics on these baby's - apart from a positive and negative connection on the compressor! Compressor has 2 air outlets (for each note) which blow air through the tubes connected to the trumpets (high/low) on the roof, hence the genuine old style "mee-maw" sound. The ambulance itself is a 1990 Ford Transit (ex-Dublin Airport Fire Service) fitted with a 2.9 litre V6 petrol engine, basically it's a very, very fast Transit!
markthebusman 3 years ago
3 tone is better but i still love the 2 tone
GayBoyRunning 3 years ago 2
Sounds louder than the sirens in UK in nowdays!
CDPDPatrolUnit 3 years ago 2
Thats proberly because they are believe me!! i stood next to an old ambulance with the Two tones and then next to a police car with the wailer and the two tones were louder!!!
ycsdgbbycchylt 3 years ago
I am wondering when will the two tones appears again? No matter in UK, Singapore or Hong Kong
hz6761 3 years ago 4
we use hi-lo...does that count??
like in my 油壓升降台 video. (Scania)
mlps93 3 years ago
Hong Kong used old two tones b4 year 2000
hz6761 3 years ago
oic. I was young still ahaha
mlps93 3 years ago
But didn't used on the police vehicles
hz6761 3 years ago
UK still use two tones on fire engines and some vans
mattjones17 3 years ago
This is a classic British 2nd-interval siren. You don't hear these much anymore, except on French fire brigade vehicles.
Audinos 3 years ago 6
@Audinos I live falmouth (cornwall) and there is an old mercedes fire appliance which has the old 2 tone siren (the truck is about 10-15 years old now)
ImRatherTall 1 year ago
GREAT SIREN!!:)
ycsdgbbycchylt 3 years ago