Hi all. Traycee and I have been discussing a new and quite unique lighting technology, called "Remote Source Fiber Optic Lighting" that could provide some pretty significant benefits when applied in hazardous enviroments often encountered in Crisis/Emergency response situations. 
I am working with a company in CT, RSL Fiber Systems that currently makes these unique lighting systems for the US Navy. They are already installed on 5 US Navy warship platforms. I believe the technology also has significant benefits for First Responders, as well as for unique Homeland Security focused organizations. Take a look at the scenarios and solutions below and feedback to me your comments about your reaction to it, questions, and any thoughts you have how to "get the word out" to the First Responder communities and organizations around the country. I've summarized the key points of the systems' capabilities below. Thanks! - Peter

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Remote Source Lighting systems generate light in one location and transport the light non-electrically via fiber optic cable (not electrical wires) to a remotely located non-electrical light fixture. The distance from the light source to light delivery location can be 1000 feet or more. This provides several important solutions for First Responders:
1. Lighting in Hazardous or Explosive Environments where flammable or explosive fuel or materials are present need directed light – but it's important to keep the hot (and potentially spark-generating) light source remote from the hazardous light application areas.
   • Incident Responders can enter an affected area with a small, cool solid-state luminaire (light reflecting fixture) connected to a lightweight length of fiber optic cable – with the Illuminator (light source) located safely several hundreds of feet away.
   • Since it is di-electric, the fiber optic cable can be laid in water or muddy locations without fear of shock or worse, electrocution.
   • This system can be located at strategic points within the event location – or packaged in a small transit case for emergency deployment where needed.
2. Loss of Light in an Emergency or Disaster Scenario is a significant problem in a crisis. Using a small, remotely-located generator, these systems can quickly supply needed emergency lighting – especially to remote or collapsed locations. The systems can be stored and quickly deployed where necessary.
   • The hot electrical light source is situated safely outside the immediate disaster area. This allows Responders to enter spaces where dangerous gases/fumes exist. By using a flexible, powerful, yet non-electric (di-electric) light tethered to a small fiber-cable, they can safely search the area.

3. Search & Rescue Operations often require mobile, flexible light into very small areas (crevices, holes, cracks). These remote source lighting systems can provide multiple, small, flexible illumination systems – with the light source itself remaining remote.
    • At less than ½” wide, the non-electrical fiber optic cable can be fed through a small opening without risk of explosion, shock, or electrocution.
4. Installation Flexibility – fiber optic cables can be laid in rain, snow, mud, or standing water without degradation and without risk of electric shock.
   • Also disaster locations often involve high levels of shock and vibration, resulting in damage to traditional lighting systems. RSL's systems have been shock-tested to the highest military requirements. The systems can withstand abuse for long periods of time.
5. EMI/RFI Reduction – unlike traditional electrical lighting systems, these fiber optic systems are ideal for use with wireless communications – they do not emit EMI or RFI to interfere with radios.
6. Temporary Illumination of Crisis Areas of Operation
   • Side-emitting fiber can be utilized to outline temporary work areas: triage, helicopter landing pads, etc.
   • The cables and light fixtures can provide different colors for different conditions, e.g., Red for Danger; Green for Safe