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First responders
Whether it is a routine incident or a catastrophe such as an act of terrorism or natural disaster, multiple agencies must respond to the situation and work together.
Today more than 60,000 local, state, and federal agencies have first response roles. Yet their communications equipment operates on different frequencies and operating modes. This often prevents them from sharing vital information that is critical to saving lives, protecting resources, and recovering quickly from an emergency.
A major barrier to true interoperability for these agencies has been the prohibitive costs of new communications equipment. Now BAE Systems provides the cost-effective solution.
System Description
The First InterComm™ system allows radios operating on different frequencies and protocols to communicate with each other. The system unit is small enough (8.625” x 8.625” x 2.5”) to mount inside a vehicle, uses the responder’s radio frequency, runs off the vehicle’s battery, and requires no operator involvement.
The system solves radio incompatibility problems without the need for major equipment replacements, and its digital technology supports upgrades.
Incident commanders can streamline communications through the creation of “talk groups,” thereby eliminating distractions resulting from too many people talking on the radio at the same time
For further information please contact:
BAE Systems
First InterComm system
+1 904 741 1745 or +1 603 885 9605
firstintercomm.eis@baesystems.com
