A New Spin on an old classic
The History
The story of Whirl-E-Bird begins in the 1930s, when Buckeye Iron and Brass Works introduced a rotating warning light that became a familiar sight on fire apparatus across North America. Its motion and placement created a visual signal firefighters trusted for generations.
Whirl-E-Bird honors that heritage with a modern interpretation built to meet today’s apparatus standards.
The Whirl-E-Bird totally changes the game for spinning warning light devices. We took an old school concept, put a team of aerospace and public safety engineering experts on the problem, and asked them to create something magical. The result? An extremely robust piece of tech; visually acknowledging the past while embracing the future. All designed and assembled right here in North Carolina by folks who love First Responders.
FAQ
Yes — 100%. It uses the exact same bolt pattern, mounting flange, and wiring harness connections as every Roto-Ray produced since the late 1970s. No drilling, no rewiring, no variance paperwork, no headaches.
Full 3-year Warranty. If anything ever goes wrong, we'll repair, replace or get you what you need to do it yourself. No downtime, no excuses.
Nope. It’s a direct bolt-on, same footprint, same wiring, same function. Most major apparatus builders are already writing Whirl-E-Bird into new quotes because it eliminates the “open bolt hole / variance nightmare” they’ve been living with since Roto-Ray production stalled.
Absolutely. Just make sure you’re wearing bell-bottoms and have a cassette of “Disco Duck” ready, because the portal only stays open for one full rotation of “Stayin’ Alive.” Sideburns mandatory. No refunds if you come back with a mullet.
