
Welcome to First Light
First Light Safety Products’ patent-pending Illuminated School Bus Signs and Fully Illuminated Stop Arms are designed to give families, school staff, emergency responders, and community leaders peace of mind knowing that their local school buses will get the attention of approaching motorists from the furthest distance possible, no matter the conditions.
To ensure only the best quality products are installed on our customers’ school buses, our products are designed, tested, and manufactured in Canada. We don’t leave anything to chance – all critical production processes are done in-house at our Winnipeg, Manitoba production facility.
Advancements TV
We are proud be featured on a segment of The Advancements TV, hosted by Ted Danson on CNBC. The award-winning Advancements TV series explores the latest innovations that solve global problems. Watch the episode to see how our innovations are making an impact on safety.

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ONE GIANT LEAP TO ZERO
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- ZERO FATALITIES.
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Celebrating the schools who share our beliefs and are using our products
WHAT THE STUDENT TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY IS SAYING

Matt Summers
Superintendent
Green Forest School District - Arkansas
What we’ve learned since installing these signs is that they are definitely brighter in low light conditions and even local law enforcement has commented on how much more visible the school bus is.


Manuel Campos
Transportation Director
Somerset ISD - Texas
We have a lot of industrial traffic; the Illuminated School Bus Sign from First Light Safety helps to ensure motorists do not mistake our School Buses for any other vehicle. We are impressed with the quality and service provided and can't wait to install their new Fully Illuminated Stop Arm.


Passion Guerrero
Rush Truck Center – Aftermarket Sales Rep
Alvin ISD - Texas
It is exciting to see my first customer Alvin ISD with the new Fully Illuminated Stop Arms. Their excitement for the new products from First Light Safety Products is refreshing. I believe the Fully Illuminated Stop Arm is a long-overdue technology for our School Buses.



Thomas Clement
Shop Foreman
Alvin ISD - Texas
The Fully Illuminated Stop Arms are very attention-grabbing and easy to install! Seeing them lit up in the morning is like watching a parade of lights. We have added them to 44 of our special needs buses and could not be happier with the results.



David Bowman
Director of Transportation
Lakeland School Corporation - Indiana
These are a great addition to making our school buses as visible as possible on the roadway. Our stop arm cameras are excellent in capturing people who pass our stopped bus, however they are reactive. [First Light’s Illuminated School Bus] Signs and our LED warning lights are all proactive in helping motorists realize it’s a school bus and to stop.



Matthew Gonzales
School Bus Dealer - Rush Truck Centers
Installation at San Marcos CISD - Texas
Student safety is the most important part of School Bus operation. First Light Safety has developed products that keep our students safe throughout the entire transportation process. From maintaining high visibility with an Illuminated School Bus Sign to illuminating loading and unloading stops with a Fully Illuminated Stop Arm. First Light Safety is creating products to protect our greatest asset, our future.



Mason Lyne
School Bus Dealer - Rush Truck Centers
Kaufman ISD - Texas
The first time I saw a school bus outfitted with First Light’s school bus sign & stop arms I thought to myself: I don’t understand why these aren’t mandatory on every school bus out there.



Richard Wayman
Transportation Director
Princeton ISD - Texas
Install was easy. It helps the motorists see our school bus at a greater distance, especially on our highway route.



Garrett Henson
Shop Foreman
Edmond Public Schools - Oklahoma
The illumination of the First Light Safety school bus sign has been a big help in getting drivers to recognize an approaching school bus from further distances. This has been a big help in safeguarding children entering/exiting the buses in the early morning/late evening hours, especially on our inner-city and rural routes.



Steve Neill
Assistant Transportation Director
Plano ISD - Texas
I decided to specify the First Light Illuminated School Bus Signs on my new bus purchases this year. Upon first seeing the Illuminated School Bus Sign, it was apparent this is a significant improvement for the safety of our students and our community. Furthermore, these signs should be a requirement on every new bus in North America.



Eric Kissel
Director of Transportation
Laveen School District – Arizona
I am happy to say how impressed I am by these signs; they are a great product that greatly improves the bus being seen, which is exactly what I was looking for. My 35-year mechanic was skeptical, he installed them, and he was blown away. That alone says something. He was good with the install and loved how clean the "School Bus" signs were. The customer service I have received from FLSP has been absolutely excellent!


Nancy L Martinez
Director of Transportation
San Benito CISD - Texas
Thank you FLSP for this awesome innovation! We are super excited to have the new school bus signs and stop arms on our buses. These lights are seen out here on our county roads! The safety of our students is our #1 PRIORITY!


Joe Brinker
Director of Transportation
Marshall ISD – Texas
The installation was easier than expected, and our team was blown away when we saw the sign lit up for the first time. We are looking forward to equipping all of the buses in our fleet and providing additional safety to our students!


Edward W Forbes
Fleet Manager
Angleton ISD - Texas
It will be a big help on the highway in the morning where that route goes. There is no lighting on that stretch of highway, so the more light, the better.


Rodney Johnson
School Bus Dealer - Rush Truck Centers
Green Forest Public Schools - Arkansas
I haven’t been this excited about a new product in a long time!


Cody Cox
Director of Transportation
Cleveland ISD - Texas
I pass several of my buses on the way to the office every morning, a few of the buses have First Light's signs, and a few do not, and the buses that do are so much more obvious than the others. You can't miss the bus. It no longer blends in with the traffic. The signs really pop. Just one more way we are keeping our students safe.


Ryan Hall
Transportation Director
San Marcos CISD - Texas
I love the product and so do our drivers. It makes our buses look better and they are safer, too.



John Wiles
Transportation Director
Shawnee Public Schools - Oklahoma
First morning students waiting on the bus got on and asked the driver if it was a new bus because they noticed the signage lit up. We are very excited to have this safety device on two of our buses and will be installing more in the near future. All future buses will be ordered with First Light factory installed.


Victor Quintanilla
Transportation Director
Pottsboro ISD - Texas
We decided to try out the school bus sign to see if it was worth getting more. I installed it, and it was not too hard to install. I have looked at the sign and noticed instantly when it is coming. You can see the sign a long way and it is really good when it is foggy. We plan on equipping our buses with this product.


Billy Huish
Transportation Supervisor
Farmington Municipal Schools - New Mexico
Anyone concerned about safety needs these signs. They draw your attention to where it needs to be.


Ann Hatton
Director of Transportation
Del Valle ISD - Texas
The signs are great and really stand out at night. The difference is amazing!


Jimmy King
Director of Support Services
Arkadelphia Public Schools - Arkansas
I was very impressed with your signs when I first saw them. They stand out in day and dim light situations. The signs are made with heavy duty quality materials and the fact that you incorporated LED lighting makes it stand out over any other competitor's products that I have seen. I definitely would recommend your product to others.


Katrina Morris
Director of Transportation
West Shore ESD - Michigan
The safety of students is top priority, and visibility is a key factor at school bus stops. The new lighting system will make the school buses more visible to motorists and help keep their precious cargo safe.



NEISD Bus Operator
North East ISD - Texas
Everyone stops for my bus. Vehicles on both sides of the road stop, and it didn’t use to be that way.



Peter Tunny
Director of Transportation
South Colonie CSD - New York
This definitely changes the equation, now there is no way any motorist can tell any traffic court judge anywhere that they did not see the school bus. This is such an unbelievable upgrade for the safety of our students.



Alfred A. Karam
Director of Transportation, NYCDPT
Shenendehowa Central School District - New York
In the 19 years I’ve been in school transportation, I can honestly say it’s the best innovation I’ve seen, which truly updates the school bus and makes it visible from a distance and enhances its visibility. I have received nothing but positive remarks from administrators and staff alike.



Jeff Wainwright
Director of Transportation
Saratoga Springs City SD - New York
These signs are a game changer when it comes to seeing school buses in darkness as well as daylight!



Melissa Deak
Director of Transportation
Middlebury Community Schools - Indiana
I’d rather stop them than catch them. First Light’s illuminated stop arm will prevent accidents and fatalities.



Patrick Cardoza
Director of Transportation
Kaufman ISD - Texas
My top priority is the safety of our students. Thank you to First Light for lighting the way for our students with the SAFEST and BRIGHTEST Stop Arm on the market. We need all schools to work together to get these signs on all buses across North America! I can't wait to install them!



Jason Johnson
Equipment Service Manager
Horseheads CSD - New York
Since the first day it was put on, it has brought a significant amount of attention to the bus. People are drawn to it by how visible it is. It doesn’t matter if it is daylight or at night, it sticks out! The sign does more than just light up, it keeps the bulkheads dry on so many makes and models of buses. I am very proud to say that this will be a standard on all our new buses going forward.



Zach McKinney
Director of Transportation
Hamilton Southeastern Schools - Indiana
I wanted something that would bring more immediate attention to students loading and unloading a school bus. The Fully Illuminated Stop Arm from First Light Safety Products does just that for us. I am pleasantly surprised with how much light these stop arms omit. Without a doubt these stop arms bring attention and visibility to our bus stops.



Sherry Demers
Transportation Supervisor
Ballston Spa CSD - New York
Drivers are so impressed with the visibility; they're now requesting buses with the First Light Stop Arm installed. Traffic now has ample time to notice a stopped bus. Where traffic was once passing on the reds, we now have safe loading and unloading for our students. All new buses will be equipped with First Light Stop Arms!

