FIRST LIGHT SAFETY NEWSROOM

Still Not Stopping: New 2025 Data Shows Over 39.3 Million Illegal School Bus Passings

Aug 26, 2025

Every school day, thousands of drivers across the U.S. fail to stop for school buses, putting children’s lives at risk. Despite national awareness campaigns and stronger enforcement, the numbers remain far from zero.

Illuminating the Path Forward: First Light Breaks Grounds on New Manufacturing Facility in Winnipeg

May 20, 2025

A BOLD STEP FORWARD: BUILT FOR PURPOSE, DESIGNED FOR PROGRESS On April 7, 2025, First Light Safety Products—a division of Smartrend Manufacturing Ltd. Group—joined partners, leaders, and the Winnipeg community to break ground on a revolutionary new manufacturing...

IC Bus’ Next Generation CE Series Standardizes Illumination

Mar 12, 2025

IC Bus’ Next Generation CE Series Standardizes FIRST LIGHT's IlluminationAt First Light, our mission has always been clear—zero. Zero violations, zero accidents, zero fatalities, and zero excuses. That’s why we’re thrilled to share that IC Bus has officially...

Kimberly School District Partners with First Light and Idaho Department of Education

Mar 3, 2025

Illuminating the Way to School Bus Safety: Kimberly School District Partners with First Light and Idaho Department of Education At First Light, we are proud to announce an exciting partnership with Kimberly School District and the Idaho Department of Education to...

Enhancing Student Safety: A Closer Look at First Light Safety’s Fully Illuminated Stop Arm™ Technology

Nov 5, 2024

A Journey Through the Efficacy Study: First Light Safety As the sun rises, school buses across the country embark on their daily mission: to transport our most precious cargo—our children. Behind the wheel, dedicated drivers navigate bustling streets, while...

REMEMBERING DALEN

Nov 5, 2024

Take a moment, think back to your childhood, which superhero did you look up to? Superman, Spiderman, Wonder Woman, or Batman? These are a few of the many who provided children with dreams, excitement and an overall source of release to be in their young, creative and...