Why do some cars in Gardiner display blue lights?
In New York State, a flashing blue light indicates a volunteer firefighter responding to an alarm. In the Gardiner area, flashing blue lights may also be used by members of the fire department emergency first aid and rescue squads. A flashing green light indicates a member of an independent volunteer ambulance squad in a neighboring community. Although it is not mandatory to yield the right-of-way to a vehicle with a flashing blue light, it is a common courtesy extended to our local volunteer firefighters.
