Did you guys see this???

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Get a load of this... Oak Brook, IL

Firefighters sue manufacturer, claim firetruck sirens too loud

By Rob Olmstead Daily Herald Staff Writer

Posted 12/29/2004

Most people would agree that firetruck sirens are loud.

But a lawsuit claims that came as news to 99 firefighters who are suing the Oak Brook manufacturer of firetruck sirens.

The firefighters - including one from Elk Grove Village - have sued Federal Signal Corporation, headquartered in Oak Brook, claiming their hearing was irreparably damaged by the sirens.

"The sirens were manufactured, marketed, distributed ... in a defective condition in that the sirens emit intense noise which is unreasonably dangerous to the plaintiffs," the suit claims.

"In its marketing, distribution and selling, Defendant provided no warnings or provided inadequate warnings to consumers and end users, like Plaintiff, about the dangerous propensities of the noise emitted by the sirens," it continues.

"Sirens emit intense noise at levels which, over time, are capable of causing permanent injury to human hearing. Sirens also emit such high intensity sounds within a narrow frequency range which cause permanent injury by acoustic trauma," the suit claims.

"As a result of the injuries sustained by Plaintiffs, Plaintiffs have, or may suffer a permanent diminution in the ability to enjoy life and life's pleasures," the suit concludes.

It asks for more than $50,000 for each firefighter.

The suit was filed Tuesday by attorney Jordan Margolis on behalf of firefighters in 12 states. The suit lists the individual firefighters, but does not indicate which firefighter belongs to which department.

Neither Margolis nor Federal Signal Corporation officials could be reached for comment.

I'm really not sure how to respond to this other than what a bunch of crybabies. Wear earmuffs or something.

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i wonder what they wouldve said to regular citizens if they citizens complained about them being too loud.