Why Our Fire Services Need Military‑Level Communication Reliability in Hazard Zones

18 Aug 2026
Capability - Equipment

Reliable hazard‑zone communication remains a critical weakness for fire and rescue services. Communication loss is a top contributing factor in most firefighter death and injury investigations. Although this problem has persisted for decades in the fire service, military and law enforcement solved it long ago. This presentation examines how they achieved reliable communications and how their proven solutions can be adapted for modern fire‑rescue operations.

 

Speakers
Don Herbert
Don Herbert, Technical Specialist Fire/Rescue/Hazmat - Safariland Redline Communications