2xAA or 4xAA light (2 stage/impossible to change modes?)

Anything that runs on 2xAA or 4xAA with a high mode that STAYS in high mode under stress? (to be firefighter's back up light)



My only ideas are:
Surefire E2LAA with VME head and Malkoff M31
Quark AA^2 Tactical

I was going to say LD40, but are you fine with a polymer body? The Sunwayman M30a is a good light, small hotspot if it helps penetrate smoke, and easy UI.

You can sleeve a 9p or G3 and run 2AA's in it with the M31 instead of the E2LAA with VME head and save money.

I was thinking LD40, but the second switch might be too easy to activate?

I don't think it should be too easy to activate, its pretty much exactly like the TK35's, and I haven't heard many complaints about that.

Fenix TK20 (old but very sturdy) Fenix LD25 (neutral white, 180 lumens) Fenix E21 neutral white (130 lumens) Fenix E21 cool white (150 lumens) Regards, Jonas

srfreddy said:

I was going to say LD40, but are you fine with a polymer body?

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The official firefighter's lights are usually polymer.

Streamlight's fire and rescue page.
http://streamlight.com/market/market.aspx?mkid=2
UK's fire page.
http://www.uwkinetics.com/market/fire

Safety ratings explained.
http://streamlight.com/education/safety-ratings.aspx
Safety ratings and flashlights.
http://www.uwkinetics.com/support/safety-certifications

The problem is not during a fire when hazardous gasses have already ignited. There are already approved lights in the truck.
The problem is when a firefighter is asked to "I think I smell gas in my basement. Can you check it out?" Use a non hazardous approved light and the chance of causing a gas explosion goes up dramatically.

All the lights mentioned so far are NOT approved for hazardous locations.

LEDninja said:

All the lights mentioned so far are NOT approved for hazardous locations.

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aka Not tested & certified but likely just fine!