Emergency Vehicles Alert (EVA)

Every second counts during an emergency response. Emergency Vehicle Alert (EVA) uses secure real-time data exchange between emergency vehicles, transportation agencies and connected vehicles to provide proactive in-vehicle warnings, helping drivers become aware of approaching emergency vehicles before they can see or hear them. This improves road safety, supports faster emergency response and enhances emergency vehicle operations through existing digital infrastructure.

Traffic safety remains a significant challenge for emergency vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA, 2014), every year in the United States there are on average:

• 4,500 crashes involving ambulances
• 33 fatalities
• 2,600 injured persons

Response time is equally critical. In Europe, approximately 151 million emergency calls are made each year. Research estimates the societal cost of a one-minute delay in emergency response at €1,180 (Jaldell, 2004), resulting in an estimated societal impact of €180 billion annually.

Traditional lights and sirens remain essential, but they have limitations:

• Drivers often do not see or hear emergency vehicles until it is too late.
• Modern vehicles are increasingly insulated, making sirens less effective.
• Drivers frequently hesitate because they are unsure how to respond.

Download the Emergency Vehicle Alert (EVA) whitepaper to learn how proactive in-vehicle warnings, secure real-time data exchange and connected mobility can improve emergency response, road safety and emergency vehicle operations.