Hazards can emerge from anywhere. Especially for dark and low-visibility areas, ensure you can see what's right in front and to your sides with a right-angle flashlight.

Geared toward firefighters, police and other emergency professionals, these 90-degree flashlights disperse illumination over a wider area and allow for hands-free use.

For improving personal illumination, learn more about what right angle flashlights do:

What Is a Right-Angle Flashlight?

A typical handheld flashlight generates a single concentrated beam that illuminates the area directly ahead. For a right-angle flashlight, the head rotates over a 90-degree area, spreading its illumination over your field of vision.

For emergency personnel, many of these 90-degree flashlights clip or attach to your clothing, including belts and jackets. All you have to do is activate them with a button or switch and leave them in place as you use your tools, gear or hose.

While features vary based on brand, common attributes of right-angle flashlights include:

• A low-profile design that stays out of the way as you do your job.
• Multiple lighting modes and brightness settings for adapting to your environment.
• Long-lasting LEDs.
• Rechargeable batteries.
• A clip or D-ring for securing the light to your gear.
• Rugged, impact-resistant construction designed to block out moisture and debris.

Uses for a Right-Angle Flashlight

Firefighting professionals primarily used to their headlamps often ask a familiar question: "Why should I use a right-angle flashlight?" Consider the following:

• They serve as a primary light source with a narrow, concentrated beam able to illuminate over long distances - including through dense smoke.
• A 90-degree flashlight is narrow and compact enough to attach directly to your turnout gear.
• The level of illumination provided benefits interior search operations and jobs requiring cutting.
• Outside of tactical and emergency use, 90-degree flashlights are sized for use around the home, including navigating basements and attics during power outages or making sink repairs, and can be attached to camping and hiking gear.
• Whatever the application, the flashlight's angle helps shine a light on out-of-the-way areas.

What to Look for

Specifically for firefighting applications, seek out a right-angle flashlight with a combination of the following:

• A design built to withstand repeat exposure to high heat.
• Impact-resistant construction.
• Water resistance or waterproof construction.
• Durable materials that won't crack, get loose or allow moisture to enter the fixture.
• A compact body that stays out of the way once attached to your turnout gear.
• A runtime that accommodates your shift without requiring you to recharge the batteries.

Order Right Angle Flashlights From Fire Safety USA

Get a full field of vision, no matter if you're fighting fires outdoors or in confined spaces. Browse 90-degree models from Streamlight, Nightstick and more brands now at Fire Safety USA before placing an order online, through our call center or our direct fax line.