Why Contrast Matters – And Why We Care
Good decisions lead to good outcomes. When seconds count, visibility and contrast can mean the difference between success and failure.
At First-Light USA, we are committed to designing innovative lighting solutions that help professionals in tactical, medical, and law enforcement fields make better, faster, and safer decisions—because lives depend on it.
A study published in the Journal of Special Operations Medicine highlights the life-saving potential of red-green tactical lighting in providing high-quality medical care in nighttime conditions. This isn’t just research—it’s a validation of the work we pour into every product to ensure those on the front lines have the best tools available. [link to FLUSA website of JSOM article PDF]
My good friend Jimmy May, CEO of Beyond the Brotherhood, recently reminded me of the importance of contrast. His insights—though shared through the lens of lobster diving—underscore a universal truth: in high-stakes environments, your ability to observe, orient, decide, and act is constantly tested. Just like a diver has only moments to identify and retrieve their target before resurfacing, tactical and medical professionals must make split-second decisions in dynamic and often life-threatening conditions.
Jimmy May, CEO of Beyond the Brotherhood
To prove why contrast matters, I took a hands-on approach in the attached video, drawing my own blood into a citrate collection bag to demonstrate how our precisely engineered red-green illumination enhances visibility. From shrouded LEDs to the optimal blend of red and green light, and multiple brightness settings, every aspect of our design is focused on helping professionals perform their duties with confidence and clarity.
At First-Light USA, we don’t just build lights—we illuminate your challenges. And we do it because we care.
Red-Green Mix for delivering optimum contrast in low-light TCCC situations.
Noel Sons
President, First-Light USA
United States Navy SEAL )Ret.)