Tunnel vision
On the night of March 11th 2014 from 11:55 p.m. to 4 am on the 12th a full-scale disaster scenario exercise took place in Avignon TGV railway station: The scenario was a train on fire in the tunnel next to the station.
The exercise brought together nearly 300 rescuers including 200
rescue workers (Firefighters, EMS, Police, Civil Protection and Red Cross) to assist the 63
passengers. Response capabilities and coordination of these rescuers were also tested.
It is in this context, (reduced visibility or no light) and in areas difficult to access, that
Cyalume Technologies successfully tested its range of
chemiluminescent lighting for marking access/evacuation paths, obstacles, hazards and to
identify people. Cyalume light products have been used by both the Emergency Services
and SNCF staff under test response protocols advocating the use of Cyalume lighting
and marking solutions.
These devices generate light from the chemical reaction resulting from mixing two
components. They are available in different sizes and shapes ranging from sticks to
adhesive circular or rectangular patches with illumination times from five minute high
intensity to 24 hours. They are also available in different colors: red, yellow, green, blue, orange
and white.
