@NYPD265, highway service patrol vehicle. Think of it as the roadside service AAA on steroids. Operated by INDOT, they assist stranded motorist along heavily traveled portions of interstate to reduce the risk of having a passing vehicle strike the stopped vehicle on the side of the road. The service is free, and they do anything from give a free gallon of gas to change a tire to recharge a battery. But they also respond to "lane blocking" emergencies such as crashes.
@strangerberry, while there are many what they call 10-codes and signals, there are really only a relatively small number that are used. And the easiest way to memorize anything is by repeating it over and over. Keep looking up the same words in the dictionary over and over, day after day and you get it. :)
my gawd..i feel sorry for who the heck ever it was that needed help on your shift.... I saw a blue haired grandma pass you like you were standing still
@spdklls7, lol! I don't blame you for saying that. But there was already a medic there. My job is (was) traffic control, and more importantly helping to get the interstate lanes open as soon as possible to reduce traffic backups. We actually have rules for our department against going faster than 20mph on the shoulder because of the risk of traffic cutting in front of you (happens more than you can imagine) and all the garbage and metal car parts/litter that cut tires.
@Chronicz259 , actually yes. When on the shoulder the limit is 20 MPH. And they give understandable reasons. The two top reasons are the debris you encounter on the shoulder and rubberneckers. There tends to be a wide variety of items on the side of the road from bumpers to hubcaps to you name it. Some of these items can puncture a tire of even your oil pan. The other issue is people not paying attention will move over on the shoulder to see what the hold-up is. A crash waiting to happen.
I liked the video. Not really certain that the siren is needed for the job, but the lights are useful to direct traffic and/or alert to an accident scene. Perhaps an electronic air horn-type of thing would be appropriate? Anyway, you guys do a good job out there!!
@nfs3fan2, "used" to drive one. They are designated emergency vehicles. The most popular thing regular motorist know them for is helping people on the side of the road, which is the most common duty. But they are also tasked with keeping the travel lanes clear of any obstacle. It should be rare to here or see a Hoosier Helper with his front lights and his siren on. That's usually saved until they are nearing the scene of something confirmed to be in the road, such as this instance.
@allforever19, yeah, they don't actually have dash mounted cameras (yet). I was a field supervisor (crew leader) at the time. I had mounted a regular video camera on a tripod in my vehicle to attempt to get a good training video. It was a one-time thing at the moment. And you are right, I wish they all were at least this clear.
@Taylorxbox & Mogul20478, I was approaching the backup. I'm not law enforcement. We have to drive with due regard which means if we see a possibility that another driver could be involved in a collision with us in anyway regardless of whose fault it would be we must take whatever action necessary to prevent it. In this case, approaching with cation was appropriate. I've had many people not hear me coming and pull over on the shoulder in front of me trying to see why the traffic stopped.
@Mogul20478 & Taylorxbox, also, there tends to be a lot of debris on the shoulder. It would take me even longer to get there if I snagged a flat tire or flipped something up into my oil pan.
Is it possible that it depends from state-to-state may people yield or may they don't? There are vids on youtube where everybody yields, and others where no-one yields..
@trucker1290, that would be an Indiana State Police trooper, unit 52-443.
At 0:55, the dispatcher can be heard contacting him confirming he was clear on a recent update about the crash. He advises he is and gives his current location, which happens to be where I was when the video started.
DOT emergence response vehicle. Only responds to interstate incidents. Goal is to help any way possible to open lanes and reduce traffic back-ups. If incident is bad enough it can't be moved, we set-up traffic control. Vehicles are equiped w/re-enforced bumpers and combined with a powerful engine and a strong transmission, we can and frequently do push fully-loaded semis out of the road. Also slid wrecked cars out of road. We respond to reports of debris in the road, crashes, ect.
Also, during the majority of a shift, there is nothing going on, so as a preventative measure, we help disabled motorist on the side of the interstate. Vehicle is equipped with just about everything we need to help someone broke down. We change tires, give a gallon of gas, jump starts, minor repairs. I've gave someone a ride to an auto parts place to get an alternator, took them back and installed it for them. All free of charge (they buy the alternator, gas is free).
Indiana. Do a google search for TRAFFIC WISE. INDOT's traffic cam/highway patrols etc. are there. We are nicknamed "Hoosier Helpers", but known as Incident Response Technicians. The word "Incident" is soon to be replaced with "Emergency". They figure for every dollar invested in this program, several more are saved in the form of things like reduced traffic tie-up times. I recently got a promotion and am no longer a Hoosier Helper. That sucks. It was/is an awesome job w/great people to work for.
What r u in?
NYPD265 2 months ago
@NYPD265, highway service patrol vehicle. Think of it as the roadside service AAA on steroids. Operated by INDOT, they assist stranded motorist along heavily traveled portions of interstate to reduce the risk of having a passing vehicle strike the stopped vehicle on the side of the road. The service is free, and they do anything from give a free gallon of gas to change a tire to recharge a battery. But they also respond to "lane blocking" emergencies such as crashes.
wisecrac99 2 months ago
@wisecrac99 Oh yeah here in GA we have them they are called "heros" I typed in tahoes responding thats why i asked! Cool video!
NYPD265 2 months ago
i love how everyone just assumes youre good going down the emergency lane. jackasses
raley87 5 months ago
so tell me... how the hell can cops remember all those codes?
strangerberry 6 months ago
@strangerberry, while there are many what they call 10-codes and signals, there are really only a relatively small number that are used. And the easiest way to memorize anything is by repeating it over and over. Keep looking up the same words in the dictionary over and over, day after day and you get it. :)
wisecrac99 2 months ago
my gawd..i feel sorry for who the heck ever it was that needed help on your shift.... I saw a blue haired grandma pass you like you were standing still
spdklls7 8 months ago
@spdklls7, lol! I don't blame you for saying that. But there was already a medic there. My job is (was) traffic control, and more importantly helping to get the interstate lanes open as soon as possible to reduce traffic backups. We actually have rules for our department against going faster than 20mph on the shoulder because of the risk of traffic cutting in front of you (happens more than you can imagine) and all the garbage and metal car parts/litter that cut tires.
wisecrac99 8 months ago 3
was this in idaho? i heard it say ISP
thes2101 9 months ago
@thes2101, Indiana. Sorry for slow response.
wisecrac99 2 months ago
R u paramedic or police?
Rman3196 10 months ago
Hey just wondering if there's a speed limit when you respond like that? That was kinda slow lol
Chronicz259 1 year ago
@Chronicz259 , actually yes. When on the shoulder the limit is 20 MPH. And they give understandable reasons. The two top reasons are the debris you encounter on the shoulder and rubberneckers. There tends to be a wide variety of items on the side of the road from bumpers to hubcaps to you name it. Some of these items can puncture a tire of even your oil pan. The other issue is people not paying attention will move over on the shoulder to see what the hold-up is. A crash waiting to happen.
wisecrac99 1 year ago
@wisecrac99 > I noticed @2:57 and @3:29 are prime examples of rubbernecking.
123MrBurg 6 months ago
I liked the video. Not really certain that the siren is needed for the job, but the lights are useful to direct traffic and/or alert to an accident scene. Perhaps an electronic air horn-type of thing would be appropriate? Anyway, you guys do a good job out there!!
SASD209 1 year ago
so what exactly do you do that you have a siren? You drive the INDOT Hoosier Helper?
nfs3fan2 1 year ago
@nfs3fan2, "used" to drive one. They are designated emergency vehicles. The most popular thing regular motorist know them for is helping people on the side of the road, which is the most common duty. But they are also tasked with keeping the travel lanes clear of any obstacle. It should be rare to here or see a Hoosier Helper with his front lights and his siren on. That's usually saved until they are nearing the scene of something confirmed to be in the road, such as this instance.
wisecrac99 1 year ago
@wisecrac99 and this would be I65 south of the South split isn't it?
nfs3fan2 1 year ago
that is one clear dashcam..i mean most of them are all blurry and whatnot..
allforever19 1 year ago
@allforever19, yeah, they don't actually have dash mounted cameras (yet). I was a field supervisor (crew leader) at the time. I had mounted a regular video camera on a tripod in my vehicle to attempt to get a good training video. It was a one-time thing at the moment. And you are right, I wish they all were at least this clear.
wisecrac99 1 year ago
What is the purpose of your vehicle? Are you a first responder?
matthmatthmatth 1 year ago
Move car get out the way get out the way car get out the way
allenamericans 1 year ago
@thecowboy09, LOL. I thought you meant the one at the scene. Nope. I'm just a taxi cab. j/k
wisecrac99 1 year ago
@thecowboy09, what towtruck?
wisecrac99 1 year ago
Well Done man! Awesome Video!
But One Question... Why werent you going faster? In our state, Troopers go a lot faster to get to a accident
Taylorxbox 1 year ago
@Taylorxbox & Mogul20478, I was approaching the backup. I'm not law enforcement. We have to drive with due regard which means if we see a possibility that another driver could be involved in a collision with us in anyway regardless of whose fault it would be we must take whatever action necessary to prevent it. In this case, approaching with cation was appropriate. I've had many people not hear me coming and pull over on the shoulder in front of me trying to see why the traffic stopped.
wisecrac99 1 year ago
Just wondering, but why do you guys drive so slow?
Mogul20478 1 year ago
@Mogul20478 & Taylorxbox, also, there tends to be a lot of debris on the shoulder. It would take me even longer to get there if I snagged a flat tire or flipped something up into my oil pan.
wisecrac99 1 year ago
@wisecrac99 and jutting concrete barriers and the fact that the truck isn't by any means small
willkpres 1 year ago
Is it possible that it depends from state-to-state may people yield or may they don't? There are vids on youtube where everybody yields, and others where no-one yields..
jeanorwin 1 year ago
is that a police car or a fire rescue unit at 4:02 ?
trucker1290 1 year ago
@trucker1290, that would be an Indiana State Police trooper, unit 52-443.
At 0:55, the dispatcher can be heard contacting him confirming he was clear on a recent update about the crash. He advises he is and gives his current location, which happens to be where I was when the video started.
wisecrac99 1 year ago
@RussianAngelKiss
Thanks!
wisecrac99 2 years ago
It had the 'sound' of the Power Stroke V8... plus chevy diesel ambulances aren't that popular. :3
DasMidnightDrifter 2 years ago
E350 diesel?
DasMidnightDrifter 2 years ago
Well done.
wisecrac99 2 years ago
is your vehicle the big wreckers with the powerful boom on the back?
04saleenboy 2 years ago
No. Just a van. I believe a Ford F-350.
wisecrac99 2 years ago
What vehicle are you responding in? POV, Ambulance?
Gman027 2 years ago
DOT emergence response vehicle. Only responds to interstate incidents. Goal is to help any way possible to open lanes and reduce traffic back-ups. If incident is bad enough it can't be moved, we set-up traffic control. Vehicles are equiped w/re-enforced bumpers and combined with a powerful engine and a strong transmission, we can and frequently do push fully-loaded semis out of the road. Also slid wrecked cars out of road. We respond to reports of debris in the road, crashes, ect.
wisecrac99 2 years ago
Also, during the majority of a shift, there is nothing going on, so as a preventative measure, we help disabled motorist on the side of the interstate. Vehicle is equipped with just about everything we need to help someone broke down. We change tires, give a gallon of gas, jump starts, minor repairs. I've gave someone a ride to an auto parts place to get an alternator, took them back and installed it for them. All free of charge (they buy the alternator, gas is free).
wisecrac99 2 years ago
wow, I never heard of another agency that gets to run sirens and lights on the highway, but isnt a fire dept, EMS, or police dept
What state is this in?
Gman027 2 years ago
Indiana. Do a google search for TRAFFIC WISE. INDOT's traffic cam/highway patrols etc. are there. We are nicknamed "Hoosier Helpers", but known as Incident Response Technicians. The word "Incident" is soon to be replaced with "Emergency". They figure for every dollar invested in this program, several more are saved in the form of things like reduced traffic tie-up times. I recently got a promotion and am no longer a Hoosier Helper. That sucks. It was/is an awesome job w/great people to work for.
wisecrac99 2 years ago
Nice video!
siemenstraffic 3 years ago