Scorpion Blocker: Protecting Those Who Protect Us

Norwalk Fire Department Implements Highway Blocking Vehicle

In a significant stride toward enhancing firefighter safety, the Norwalk Fire Department has introduced a specialized highway blocking vehicle designed to safeguard crews during emergency responses on high-speed roadways such as I-95, the Merritt Parkway, and the Route 7 – the TrafFix Devices Scorpion blocker, a Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA).

The Norwalk Fire Department's new blocker truck with the Scorpion attenuator in the deployed position. The driver can raise or lower the attenuator while sitting in the cab without needing to leave the safety of the vehicle.
The Norwalk Fire Department’s new blocker truck with the Scorpion Blocker attenuator in the deployed position. The driver can raise or lower the attenuator while sitting in the cab without needing to leave the safety of the vehicle.
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