Crash Responder Safety Week in Wisconsin

Crash Responder Safety Week, November 13 – 17, 2023, is a nationwide observation to spread awareness of the dangers emergency responders face every day while working in or around live traffic. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is joining emergency responders statewide in reminding motorists that everyone plays a role.  Their motto and message to the motoring public is, “Protect Those Who Protect You.”

To honor emergency responders during Crash Responder Safety Week, Milwaukee will be “Lighting the Hoan.” The Hoan is a major bridge crossing with mega lights all along the bridge.

Monday, the Hoan Bridge will be the color Yellow for Towing and Recovery

Tuesday, the Hoan Bridge will be Blue for Law Enforcement

Wednesday, the Hoan Bridge will be Red/White for Fire/EMS

Thursday, the Hoan Bridge will be Orange/Green for DOT/Highway

Friday, The Hoan Bridge will be Gold for Communications

Last year when the Hoan Bridge was lit with yellow lights, we took two tow trucks down to the lakefront and took photos of the two trucks with the bridge in the background. The photos were then posted with The Crash Responder Safety Week motto, “Protect Those Who Protect You.”

We as an industry need to continually educate the motoring public to be aware of all emergency responders working on the side of the road, which definitely includes tow operators.

Thanks to the Wisconsin DOT for helping get the message out in bright lights.