What the ELiMiNATOR® Emergency Vehicle Preemption System Does
The ELiMiNATOR® EVP System is a GPS and 900 MHz radio-based platform that gives fire, EMS, police, and transit vehicles a safer, more predictable path through key intersections and corridors, even during rush hour, special events, and construction detours.
Cabinet units and in-vehicle units exchange priority calls directly over local radio, so you can clear conflicts for responders without depending on cloud servers or leased cellular data. Each preemption request follows the rules your traffic team configures, so signals behave consistently from intersection to intersection and across entire corridors as you expand the system.
Because the system runs locally, you keep ownership of the data without incurring monthly cellular data fees.
- Detects equipped vehicles earlier as they approach critical intersections.
- Requests and sequences green phases while protecting pedestrians and cross traffic.
- Brings conflicting traffic (including distracted drivers) to an orderly stop prior to your arrival.
- Captures event logs and performance data for after-action review and planning.
- Supports Transit Signal Priority (TSP) on the same platform from install.
Why Agencies Choose the ELiMiNATOR®
- Reduces dangerous intersection conflicts between emergency vehicles and civilian traffic.
- Helps crews arrive sooner, when minutes matter for outcomes and property loss.
- Makes corridor behavior more predictable so drivers can focus on the scene, not fighting red lights.
- Provides clear logs to support after-action reviews.
- CCC provides in person training to all end users.
- Runs on local 900 MHz radio—no dependency on cloud services or carrier contracts.
- Integrates with existing controllers and timing plans rather than forcing a full system replacement.
- Supports phased deployments: start with one corridor, then expand as budgets and priorities allow.
- Backed by a team that understands both emergency response and traffic operations.
- We will train your fleet IT Team to install future vehicle systems, if desired
Solutions for Fire, EMS, Police & Transit
Fire Departments
When the call comes in, your focus should be on the incident—not fighting your way through every intersection. The ELiMiNATOR® helps clear conflicts so engines, ladders, and tankers can move more predictably, even with today’s distracted drivers.
More infoEMS
Every EMS run carries the risk of a second disaster: colliding with another vehicle enroute. Preemption has been shown to reduce these crashes by granting ambulances the right-of-way and clearing cross-traffic before they arrive.
More infoPolice Departments
Police vehicles often travel faster and use different patterns than heavy fire apparatus. The ELiMiNATOR® includes features tailored to law enforcement so patrol, traffic, and specialty units receive effective EVP without introducing new risks.
More infoTransit (TSP)
The same platform can provide Transit Signal Priority (TSP) for buses and other public transit fleets, improving on-time performance and travel-time reliability along key routes while coexisting with emergency preemption needs.
More infoAlready using an optical or infrared preemption system? Upgrading to a GPS and radio-based Traffic Signal Preemption System with the ELiMiNATOR® is both affordable and straight forward, and can often coexist with existing deployments while you transition.
Preemption, Data, and Smart City Readiness
Modern traffic safety and “smart city” programs are increasingly data-driven. The ELiMiNATOR® supports that shift by generating structured event logs for preemption activity, helping agencies document performance, support after action reviews, and feed regional safety and planning efforts.
From industry discussions about reducing response times and intersection crashes, to regional Vision Zero and Safe Streets for All initiatives, the role of EVP is clear: it is both an operational tool and a systemic safety countermeasure for high-risk intersections and corridors.
The Moment the ELiMiNATOR® Was Born
The idea for the ELiMiNATOR® started when founder Dave Gross watched an ambulance stuck in rush-hour traffic at Coldwater Road and Coliseum Boulevard in Fort Wayne. With no preemption in place and nowhere for traffic to go, the ambulance sat pinned in congestion far longer than it should have.
Dave knew there had to be a better way. He dug into existing optical preemption systems, found their line-of-sight and range limits, and set out to design something better. Working with engineers from Indiana and Purdue Universities—including early design work by Adam Brososky and others—the team turned his concept into a radio and GPS-based system built to perform in real-world traffic.
Ready to Talk About EVP for Your Jurisdiction?
ELiMiNATOR® combines GPS, 900 MHz radio, and local cabinet logic to deliver Emergency Vehicle Preemption and collision avoidance that fits your existing infrastructure and policies. Let’s discuss how it can support your safety, operations, and smart city goals.