Meet the All-New Freedom V
May 24, 2026
By LESLIE AND ASSOCIATES
For years, the emergency warning industry has looked at intersection safety as one of the most critical moments in a response and rightly so. Cross traffic recognition matters.
This thinking led to warning platforms designed with fixed-angle philosophies intended to improve visibility toward specific approach points during response.
But emergency response doesn’t begin and end at the intersection. It continues on highways, rural roads, construction zones, roadway incidents, lane closures, and dynamic scenes where vehicles can approach from anywhere.
So what happens when vehicles aren’t approaching from the angle you designed for?
That’s where the all-new Whelen Freedom V changes the conversation.
Built for the Entire Response
Freedom V introduces breakthrough FocusBeam™ Technology — a revolutionary new optical platform engineered to deliver highly controlled, highly effective warning visibility across the entire response environment.
Engineered to deliver up to 4x greater warning performance, Freedom V is built to be seen — everywhere.
It’s designed to enhance recognition, improve conspicuity, and perform consistently across real-world operating conditions, not just one scenario.
Because today’s emergency vehicles do far more than move through intersections.
- They protect scenes.
- They block roadways.
- They respond in dynamic traffic.
- They create safer working environments for responders and the public alike.
Freedom V is built for all of it.
The Next Chapter of Whelen 1
Formerly known as Whelen 1, our national demonstration vehicle has been completely reimagined and is ready to hit the road.
Following its western Canadian fire industry debut, this purpose-built coast-to-coast Canadian roadshow vehicle will begin bringing the latest Whelen technology directly to departments, dealers, and industry partners across the country.
Get hands-on with technologies including:
- Freedom V
- Field Series Scene Lighting
- Advanced Whelen Control Solutions
- Fire & EMS Safety Technologies
- Real-World Apparatus Applications
This is more than a demo truck.
It's a rolling showcase of next-generation responder safety technology, bringing real solutions directly to your region.
Want the roadshow to stop in your area?
Reach out to your Leslie & Associates Territory Representative to schedule a visit.
Upcoming Events
AFCA Conference & Trade Show*
📍 Red Deer, Alberta
📅 May 24-25
AGSICQ 2026
📍 Rivière-du-Loup, Québec
📅 May 24-25
ADPQ 2026
📍 St-Hyacinthe, Québec
📅 May 27-28
BC Fire Expo*
📍 Victoria, British Columbia
📅 June 7-8
MAFC 2026
📍 Steinbach, Manitoba
📅 June 11-13
More Canadian roadshow stops coming soon!
*Whelen 1 will be present
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