When you hear the radio conversations between dispatchers and firefighters, do you understand what they’re saying? Have you ever wondered what all the jargon and lingo mean? If you’re interested in becoming a firefighter it’s something you need to know. The first radio transmission happened in 1906. Since then, an entire language of codes and phrases [...]
The market for land mobile radios is worth $8.24 billion and is expected to reach $20.82 by 2022. They help professionals communicate during emergencies, making them an essential tool for any fire department. The high demand for quality mobile radios has lead to an influx of providers, and it can be difficult to choose among all [...]
Is your police department running into communication problems? A police radio is one of the most important pieces of equipment an officer can have. It lets them communicate with other officers so that they can report to crime scenes. They can also let other officers know what's going on whenever they're visiting a scene by themselves. [...]
Choosing radios for a police department is one of the most important decisions Command Staff can make. Radios are a lifeline for the officers as well as a very important communication tool. Eighty-nine officers died in the line of duty in 2019. That number could have been much higher without a properly functioning radio system. In [...]
Fire department communication has to be quick, efficient, and advanced. When it comes to learning the ins and outs of fire department radios there's a lot to learn. So let's start with the basics. In this article, we will cover radio communications, the needs of a fire department, and how to choose a proper radio. Keep reading [...]
