Every Second Counts In Emergency Situations featuring the Diablo AVI Transmitter

In the past few years, violent crime has been on the rise in American cities and the world has become drier which increases the number of fires across the country. Emergency situations have become more frequent and more serious. The average response time to a call is 14 minutes. Even though some sort of emergency access device is required for gate entry points, many municipalities do not have access to old and outdated gated communities which add crucial seconds and minutes to the time it takes for them to reach emergencies. Even if there is some sort of emergency access, first responders must take the time to figure out exactly how they can be granted access at each unique location before arriving to the emergency. This is truly unacceptable! There must be a solution, right? The Diablo AVI Transmitter is a cost-effective solution for municipalities who want to provide for the safety of their citizens in gated communities and we will tell you why in this article.

Violent crimes are on the rise in American cities

Like we said, the data shows that violent crime is trending upwards in American cities. Even though it's not a new phenomenon, it's important to be aware of this trend. Violent crimes are increasing in America overall, as well as internationally. In fact, there have been recent reports that violent crime has increased by 15% over just one year!

Emergency situations in general have become more frequent and more serious. The number of emergency calls has increased, as has the number of serious emergencies that require a response by first responders. In addition, deaths from these types of incidents are on the rise and injuries are becoming more common.

The average response time to a call is 14 minutes. This may seem like a lot of time, but it's not. In fact, it's a very small amount of time when you consider how many people are calling 911 every day and what they need help with. Nevertheless, when you call 911, we expect someone there within a few minutes, but first responders have obstacles that add to this critical response time.

Access to gated communities

Many municipalities do not have easy access to gated communities. These communities are often walled off, with gates that prevent entry by the emergency vehicle. This is a problem because in the case of an emergency, it is essential for municipalities to be able to enter these areas and provide assistance as quickly as possible.

Many gated communities cannot afford security guards for their neighborhoods; therefore, they must rely on private companies who charge for their services when there is an issue. But what happens when there is a fire or other emergency? In most cases, the first responders will knock down the gate in order to gain access to the neighborhood. With more and more gated communities popping up, there's got to be a better way!

Municipalities are facing a shortage of funds

Another obstacle municipalities face is a shortage of funds to hire additional first responders. Budget constraints and resource shortages have forced municipalities to make tough decisions about how they allocate their resources. This has resulted in fewer police officers on the streets and more violent crimes taking place in cities across North America which in turn creates more emergency calls. Round and round the circle goes, which creates such long response times for each emergency.

The Diablo AVI Transmitter is the perfect solution

The Diablo AVI Transmitter is a cost-effective solution for municipalities with limited resources who want to provide for the safety of their citizens and employees in gated communities as quick as possible.

The Diablo AVI Transmitter provides access to gated communities by sending a wireless signal from their vehicle to the gate operator, allowing them immediate access upon arrival. There's no sirens or radio clicks that need to happen. Just simply drive over the in-ground loop installed at the gate and the gate will begin to open. This is how those critical seconds will be cut down for each call out.

With its true plug-and-play environment and factory configured options, this transmitter is ideal for municipalities that need immediate access without having specialized knowledge in electronics or gate operators. The AVI system is configured and tested at the factory, providing a true plug and play environment.  All codes are documented and saved at the factory to eliminate duplicate codes being used by existing customers. That way it's safe, secure, and convenient.

How exactly does it work?

The AVI Transmitter is potted in a thermal epoxy compound and is mounted to the underside of the first responder's vehicle. When the vehicle approaches a gated area, the code is received by a loop buried in the ground ahead of the gate or barrier. The receiver is the “smarts” of the system.  It receives the coded message coming from the transmitter.  If the transmitted code matches the pre-programmed code stored in the receiver, a relay contact is closed, and a red LED is illuminated indicating a valid code is being received. This signal is then passed on to a gate controller, which automatically opens the gate or performs some other security function.

For more information about the Diablo AVI Transmitter and to watch a video of how it works, click here.

Conclusion

Every second matters in emergency situations. The less time it takes for first responders to arrive, the better chance we all have at surviving. Every county/parish would benefit from requiring gated communities to include a first responder access device on every gate operator and the Diablo AVI is a great option. Every life is too important to disregard this simple requirement... don't you agree?