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By Mark van der Feyst

Due to the change in the season and fewer daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere, be sure to illuminate the work area and warn other drivers that firefighters are working on the road. Turn on every light that the truck has to offer, including the traffic direction sign, scene lights and emergency-response lights.

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