The Smiths Falls Fire Department is reminding drivers to be aware of flashing green lights on personal vehicles.
These lights mean a firefighter is responding to an emergency and heading to the fire station.
Both volunteer and career firefighters rely on quick response times when the pager goes off. They must gather their gear and board a fire truck as fast as possible. Seeing a flashing green light allows drivers to recognize an emergency responder and make way if it is safe to do so.
Officials say yielding to firefighters can make a difference in life-or-death situations. The reminder applies to all fire departments in the region.