Wake EMS to Reduce Use of Lights, Sirens

Wake EMS to Reduce Use of Lights, Sirens

Wake EMS to Reduce Use of Lights, Sirens annette.tucker… Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:22 Sub-title Lights and sirens will be used in most time-critical situations. Primary Image Teaser Text Lights and sirens will be used in most time-critical situations. Raleigh residents may soon notice an ambulance responding to a call without using its lights and siren.  Studies have shown that in some cases, turning off the lights and siren during EMS response i…

The Future of Wake County EMS: Rethinking Lights and Sirens

Wake County EMS is updating its 2026 call response plan to improve patient care and safety. Changes include reducing lights and siren use, revising dispatch methods, and ensuring the right resources are sent faster. Learn how these updates keep our growing community safer.