When traffic lights along routes heavily used by fire apparatus are controlled, signals should be controlled by a dispatcher, from the fire station, or by:

Traffic management for fire apparatus is crucial in ensuring that emergency vehicles can respond swiftly and safely. The correct choice highlights the use of remote control technology directly from the fire apparatus itself. This method allows the firefighters or the driver to manipulate traffic signals in real-time while approaching intersections, minimizing delays caused by standard traffic control measures.

This capability enhances safety for both the responding units and the public by ensuring that the emergency vehicles can navigate through traffic without unnecessary hindrance. The deployment of remote controls directly on the apparatus integrates response time efficiencies into operations, allowing for a more coordinated and rapid response to emergencies.

The other choices might be practical in some contexts, but they do not provide the same immediate and direct control as having a remote control integrated on the apparatus. The dispatcher or personnel at the fire station may coordinate overall traffic management but cannot respond as swiftly as the apparatus itself can with onboard controls. Police units or utility personnel may assist in traffic control but do not have the same capability to manage signals remotely in a synchronized manner with the fire apparatus's approach.