Oshkosh Fire Department (Fox 11 Online)
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — New traffic signs are reminding drivers to yield for trucks near an Oshkosh fire station.
The city recently installed flashing traffic signs on Ceape Avenue near Oshkosh Fire Station #15 as a reminder that drivers need to stop and yield to fire trucks that are backing into the firehouse.
The signs were installed at this station due to the close proximity of the entrance of the fire truck bays and the roadway.
Firefighters usually exit the fire truck to ensure that the truck is safely backed into the station. It is crucial for drivers to remain clear of the area until the trucks have completely exited the roadway. Vehicles should not attempt to pass near the front or back of the truck prematurely.
The driver and firefighters are focused on the blind spots of the truck, not on vehicles that may mistakenly believe that there is a safe gap between the moving vehicle and the curb.
Drivers who choose not to stop for fire trucks while they are driving backwards into the fire station may receive a citation. There are several cameras stationed around the fire department to monitor the security of the area.
Officers from the Oshkosh Police Department will have an extra presence in this area as well.
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