ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) – When it comes to first responders finding a person in need, every second counts.

However, it is not always easy for first responders to find the house where help is needed.

“Most of the time you wait outside for someone to flag you down,” said Thomas Dillon, head of the Roane County Rescue Squad. “It’s very helpful, especially if you have an individual or just a few people and no one is there. We stand outside and wave to you so you know.”

Rescue workers often have to contend with heavy rain, darkness, and houses whose addresses are not always easy to see. Arrive AI’s new emergency lighting system is designed to make these houses easier to find in an emergency.

“The emergency lighting system will allow us to locate the person who called 911 much faster. We will be able to visualize the address instead of having to rely solely on GPS,” said David Schroeder, a longtime paramedic and brand ambassador for Arrive AI.

First responders are convinced that these units will shorten their response time and allow them to find the exact location much faster.

“It’s critical for us to be able to respond as quickly as possible. With this GPS tracking system and these lighting systems, we can significantly improve our response time. That’s the most important thing because we’re responding to the worst day of someone’s life,” said firefighter Travis Willmott. “Being able to save even just one second, five seconds or one minute is critical for us.”

Planning for the Arrive AI emergency lighting system began back in 2014, and funding for project implementation began in 2018. Now, ten years after the initial idea, they plan to bring these units to market later this year, starting with healthcare applications.

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