Emergency Services
The best flashlights for emergency use are ones with a long battery life and a powerful beam.
White Knight produce the Expert WK-5 Hand Lamp, is a professional halogen rechargeable handlamp.
Made in the UK the WK-5 is used by Emergency Services and Search and Rescue organizations worldwide.
Designed for long and short distance work, the WK-5 Handlamp is a powerful torch that is moulded from high impact plastic to withstand the toughest conditions – durability that will last for years.
The Expert WK-5 range offers a comprehensive choice of models:
- 6, 10, 20 and 30 watt halogen outputs providing 55 mins to 14 hours of continuous illumination.
- High/Low and Flashing Beam Setting
- Low Battery Indicator
- Charge State Indicator
- Vehicle Battery Monitor
- Usage Monitor
- Auto Maintenance Charging
- Electronic Bulb Protection
- Mains Failure/Restore Monitor allows Expert WK-5 Trio to be used as an Emergency Portable Light Source
- Special versions using High Output LED Arrays are available for signalling purposes
- Environmentally friendly, fully protected Ni-MH Battery Pack
- Supplied complete with Mains Charger, Vehicle Charging Cord and Shoulder Strap
- Approved for use by the MOD and NATO forces.
A full range of plug-in accessories is available including:
- Floodlighting
- Fingerprinting
- Ultra-violet and other lamps for forensic and close inspection use
White Knight have been producing rechargeable handlamps since 1976, and are constantly researching and developing their products.
Various rescue teams including mountains rescue teams and the RNLI have called on the public to use caution and common sense when holidaying in the UK this summer.
Lockdown has made foreign holidays almost impossible and thousands of people who would usually go abroad during the summer will be holidaying at home.
While this is fantastic news for local tourism which has suffered badly because of lockdown, it also brings added pressure to rescue services.
Mountain Rescue England and Wales is the umbrella body for 49 volunteer mountain rescue teams and eight regional bodies in England and Wales, while Scotland is home to 27 rescue teams. These teams, along with the RNLI and some coastguard services are all manned by volunteers who give their time freely to ensure that we can enjoy the outdoors safely.
These volunteers are on call 24 hours a day 365 days a year in all-weather to provide assistance to those who need it.
Lockdown restrictions have provided some new challenges as people who are not fully aware of the potential hazards venture out to try new experiences.
Most of these teams are charities who rely heavily on donations to keep them operating. Lockdown has brought extra challenges in this area as fund-raising events have been cancelled and charity shops stayed closed.
Rescue equipment is expensive and needs to be maintained to the highest standards to protect those who need rescuing and those who give their time so selflessly.
Stories abound of people who have needed rescuing because they were ill-prepared. There is also the rather tragic story of an experienced mountaineer who suffered life-changing injuries whilst trying to rescue people who were ill-equipped for their adventure. It is vital that we all prepare adequately and ensure that we have done everything possible to keep ourselves safe and not put rescue teams at risk unnecessarily.
If you are planning to enjoy the outdoors here’s a checklist of kit you might find usefulOutdoor Walking Kit
- Waterproof clothing is essential regardless of the weather forecast.
- Sunglasses, Hats, Gloves & Buffs – Sunglasses aren’t just for summer, they can protect your eyes from wind and glare even in winter. Sun hat, rain hat, warm hat – you’ll probably need one of them and a pair of gloves and a scarf in your backpack won’t go amiss.
- First Aid Kit, Whistle and Torch – A small first aid kit, a reliable torch and a police whistle.
- Sandwiches and Snacks – A well-filled sandwich or pasta in sauce are great options. Trail mix combination of nuts and dried fruit is a great source of energy and relatively heat-resistant.
- Water – Keeping hydrated is vital to a good walk. Depending on how long you’re walking for, you could need up to2 litres!
- Sunscreen – Always
- Map and Compass – Always familiarise yourself with the route and even if you know it well make sure you have a map and compass or GPS device out with you. You never know when you might have to change track, and you can end up stranded if you can’t find an alternative route. Another useful app is ‘OS Locate’ which is free and available for both iOS and Android mobile systems. This app will give you a grid reference for your current location and works whether you have a phone signal or not.
- Walking Poles – A help or a hinderance? Walking poles can be useful for helping you to move more confidently over difficult terrain, or to provide support to your knees if needed. They can also come in handy for crossing streams or uncertain-looking bogs! Just make sure you know how to use them.
So, if you’re out there enjoying the countryside and/or the seaside please follow the rules. Keep yourself safe, keep the volunteers safe and enjoy the countryside.
White Knight provides handheld rescue torches to rescue services across the UK. We also offer a bespoke design service to create the perfect portable lighting for your situation. Give us a call on +44 (0)23 9266 8624 if you need reliable, easy to use, lightweight, portable,emergency lighting.
White Knight Portable Emergency Lamps for Veterinarians in the field.
An emergency call-out to a farm or outdoor area is stressful enough for a vet without having to negotiate the logistics of carrying out a treatment/assessment in the dark.
Vets get called out at night, particulary in rural areas fora variety of reasons. Obviously a call-out will only be necessary if the emergency is in relation to an animal that is too large to be transported to a vet’s surgery.
These emergencies usually involve farm animals or horses, and can often be a matter of life or death.
Complications in birthing or severe and sudden illness or injury can necessitate thes kinds of emergeny call-outs. When an animal, particularly a large one is in distress, it can be become dangerous, to itself, to other animals and to the humans attempting to care for it. It is therefore vital that the vet be able to proceed as quickly as possible and as confidently as possible with any emergency procedures.
A well-stocked emergency kit will always include emergency portable lighting and like all other emergency equipment this needs to be 100% reliable!
Most farmers will ensure that adequate lighting is available wherever possible, but vets still need to ensure that they carry all the necessary equipment and lighting.
White Knight offer the following two lamps for veterinary use:
The Halo Plus – a personal torch used where guaranteed performance in non-hazardous situations is critical.
The WK-5 Hand Lamp – a versatile lamp used by police, fire and ambulance services throughout the world.
White Knight’s versatile range of portable emergency lighting is relied upon by emergency services around the world.
We also offer a bespoke design service to create the perfect portable lighting for your situation
Give us a call on +44 (0)23 9266 8624 if you need reliable, easy to use, lightweight emergency lighting for your veterinary service teams.
The pressure on hospitals and emergency services due to COVID-19 over the past 12 months has been unlike anything we’ve ever witnessed before.
This pandemic has been a stressful time for frontline workers. Emergency services have found themselves in unprecedented situations with information that has been constantly been changing and updating.
The overwhelming volume of cases has seen emergency services stretched to capacity and beyond. The additional stress of trying to maintain personal protection from the virus and keep their families and loved ones safe have only added to the immense pressure.
We’ve all heard the stories of ambulance crews waiting up to nine hours to transfer patients to hospitals, stories of COVID-19 patients dying in ambulance while waiting to be admitted, and even stories of the vile abuse carried out against paramedics as they through this pandemic.
There has been a huge emphasis on the supply of PPE and related equipment to keep our paramedics working safely and reduce their exposure to any risks. Manufacture and supply of other emergency equipment, such as medical equipment and emergency lighting has also been under pressure and we at White Knight have been working hard to ensure our equipment is available and efficient.
Constant testing for the virus, and the knowledge that they are regularly being exposed to it has certainly taken its toll on emergency services. The introduction of vaccines has taken some of the pressure off our paramedics and ambulance crews, but they still face extreme pressure which is unlikely to abate any time soon.
After over a year of battling COVID-19, paramedics are tired, demoralised and in a lot of case their mental health is under severe strain.
White Knight would like to acknowledge the vital role carried out, not only by paramedics, but all emergency service key workers. We are extremely grateful, thank you.
When one thinks of emergency equipment, lights are not often high on the list. However portable emergency lighting can often be a vital element of successfully dealing with an emergency.
Portable emergency lighting will always be required when dealing with road traffic accidents after dark. During the winter in the UK there is often a need for emergency lights even during the day. Ambulance crews and paramedics need to be sure that the lighting they are using is reliable, light weight and easy to move around. It also needs to be extremely bright in order to give them the best chance of dealing with an emergency.
The police will also use emergency portable emergency lights in areas where there is no power and accurate lighting is required.
Fire and rescue services rely on portable emergency lights when dealing with fires where using electricity is either not possible or could be hazardous.
White Knight’s versatile Expert range of portable emergency lighting is relied upon by emergency services around the world. 3 models offer between 6 and 30watt of illumination providing from 75 minutes to 7 hours of continuous lighting.
Give us a call on +44 (0)23 9266 8624 if you need reliable, easy to use, lightweight emergency lighting for your emergency service teams.
Ambulance services demand the very best portable lighting for emergencies.
Often used in roadside emergencies portable ambulance lighting need to be powerful, reliable and easy to transport.
Paramedics are called upon to work in difficult and demanding environments. They need to know that they can trust the ambulance lights available to them.
White Knight have a handheld rechargeable torch and a handheld rechargeable spotlight perfect for portable ambulance lighting:
Halo Plus2™ HP-11 Personal Torch
The Halo Plus2™ is a handheld rechargeable torch that provides guaranteed performance in emergency situations where reliable lighting is needed. With a constant 10,000 candlepower and up to 5 hours continuous light this is an essential for ambulance kits.
WK-5 Hand Lamp
The WK-5 Hand Lamp is a handheld rechargeable spotlight. This versatile range is trusted by ambulance services all over the world. It offers a choice of models – 30watt, 20watt, 10watt and 6watt halogen output, providing 75 minutes to 7 hours continuous illumination. The WK-5 portable ambulance light has been approved for use by the MOD and NATO.
Paramedics and ambulance teams never know where they might be working next. Their work is demanding, urgent and often takes place in extremely difficult circumstances. They need to know that they can rely on the ambulance lights available to them.
Talk to White Knight Lamps and Torches about your ambulance lights. We will help you find the best and most cost effective solution for your ambulance crews.
White Knight deliver robust and reliable hand held lamps and torches for the emergency services. All White Knight products use high quality rechargeable battery systems to guarantee light when it is needed.
Have a look at our range:
Specialist Lamps
The HP-11 range of Personal Signalling Lamps features the latest advances in LED Technology. Each lamp features a high performance super bright LED array in up to three colour combinations – red, amber and green. All colours conform to BS 1376 signal colours. Other specialist colour requirements available on request.
Fingerprint Illumination for SOCO
The WKA-13 fingerprint illumination lamp emits a very bright even light designed specifically for Scenes of Crime Officers and Fire Investigators. Using the WKA-5 as a power source, this lamp can be held freely or used attached directly to the hand lamp via a mounting adapter, giving hands free operation with the ability to rotate and adjust the angle of illumination.
Heavy Duty Personal Lamps
Where guaranteed performance in non-hazardous situations is the criterion, the Halo Plus2™ provides a reliable way forward for the security services and transport industries.
Handheld Rechargeable Spot Lamp
The versatile Expert range is used by police, fire and ambulance services throughout the world
White Knight is best known for its range of rechargeable handlamps. The ‘White Knight’ range was developed after extensive research. The Halo Plus torch is Network Rail approved, and the Halo Plus 2 lamp has been in production since 1990. It is used by the British, German and Swiss rail networks, as well as the Eurostar service and infrastructure companies.
White Knight is currently a market leader in the supply of specialised lamps to “Blue Light Services”, Rail Networks, Military and Public Utilities worldwide. White Knight holds BS EN ISO 9001 certification, and the company has also achieved a range of industry standards and certification.
Bespoke Product Design for Rail and Emergency Services
From time to time there will be a request from clients to design and develop bespoke lighting products for a specific industry or application.
These include :
WK Egg Candling Adapter – a portable rechargeable solution (230V or vehicle) is effective in illuminating eggs for disease detection and is simplicity itself to set up and use. It has been in use by egg inspectors at the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) for many years proving to be an unqualified success.
100 Watt Portable Flood Lamp Kit – Developed in conjunction with major police forces the ‘SL-50’ and ‘SL-501’ combination provides a powerful hand held white halogen floodlight kit for personal use. Ideal for SOC, Photography, Search, Accident Investigation and other situations.
Conelight – a compact lightweight traffic cone beacon designed for use by all ‘blue light’ emergency services. Conelight uses the latest LED technology to provide outstanding performance and rapid dispersion. The brilliant flash is visible even in daylight. Designed to give improved stability in wind and passing traffic, the beacon uses its battery pack to provide the cone with an extremely low centre of gravity.
Talk to White Knight if you have a specific need for portable lighting within your industry. Call +44 (0)23 9266 8624
South Western Ambulance Service is inviting the public to share a showcase event on Exeter’s Cathedral Green on Thursday 17th September 2015 from 1000 until 1600. Visitors can view the numerous vehicles on display, speak to ambulance staff, receive a free health-check and find out more about the organisation. This event forms part of the South Western Ambulance Service Annual General Meeting.
There will be numerous presentations during the day, as well as activities for children.
Members of the public are invited to enjoy the day out, and at the same time show support for their ambulance service.
Find out more here
The Emergency Services Show is scheduled for Sunday 13 September 2015, and the organisers are delighted to announce that the show has just been awarded charitable trust status.
The Emergency Services Show was started in 2005 by a committee of volunteers from Wiltshire Police, Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service, South Western Ambulance Service and the Highways Agency. Their mission was to raise some much needed funds, highlight some essential community safety messaging, raise the awareness of some of the lesser known blue light services and demonstrate the collaborative working of all the Emergency Services.
Last year’s show raised over £30,000.00 and the organisers are hoping that this 10th anniversary show will be even more successful.
2015 sees the start of a new e-ticketing solution which should speed up the ticket buying process, and reduce queuing to get into the show – buy tickets online
The Emergency Services Show 2015 is looking forward to featuring some of the great attractions from 2014 as well as some new ones
- Wiltshire Police’s dog section – both searching for drugs and tackling armed criminals
- South Western Ambulance Service’s Hazardous Area Response Team
- Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service’s animal rescue specialists
- Avon Fire & Rescue Service showing the dangers of a chip pan fire
- A multi-agency road traffic collision simulation
- Attendance of both Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Great Western Air Ambulance
- A wide range of new and vintage emergency vehicles
- Fire engine and police car rides
- Ride in a Monster Truck
- Try a Go at Motorsport at the Go Motorsport Arena
- A fairground, model aircraft display, go-karting and much more!
- Community safety advice
- Recruitment information
- Trade Stands
This show promises to be a great day out and will raise some much needed funds for these incredible services. Do go if you can.
