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Product Round Up: Communications

FireRescue1 is focusing on news and information about communications products throughout the month of August, 2010. Check out some of these great communication products currently on the site:

Disclaimer: The products and companies in the below Round Up are sponsors of FireRescue1.com. Their inclusion in this article is for informational purposes only and does not represent an endorsement by FireRescue1 or its editorial staff.

Toughbook Depot is now Offering Refurbished, Recertified, and Discontinued Panasonic Toughbook® Products

Each refurbished notebook features: 1-3 year warranty, available no-fault warranty, genuine Windows® XP Professional, significant cost savings, and Panasonic OEM diagnostic testing passed. Toughbook Depot also carries new Toughbook® models. See how you can get a Toughbook for less at the Toughbook Depot website or call 1-866-551-6677.

Incident Commanders’ Radio Interface™ from C-AT

The ICRI is a multi-purpose ‘bridge’ solving 3 field issues for first responders: 1) Communications Interoperability- bridges mobile, portable, military and civilian radios; including cell/satellite/direct-connect and land-line phones; trunked and conventional radios; P25 and VoIP compatible. 2) Tactical Repeating: functions as a repeater to connect and extend radio frequency coverage in urban or wildland environments. 3) Enhances in-building coverage and extends underground communications (in conjunction with C-AT’s Cable Reel/Extension). Call 1-800-229-3925 or visit the Communications-Applied Technology website for more information.

EF Johnson Technologies presents the ES Series Portable Radios

EFJohnson provides two way radios and trunked/conventional communication systems for law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and the military. Their new 5100 ES Series radios meet the needs of first responders and are specifically designed for public safety. Featuring crisp and powerful digital audio, Project 25 trunked and conventional operation, SMARTNET®/SmartZone® interoperability, and a sleek ergonomic design, the 5100 ES Series is the right choice. Check out the ES Series Portable Radios on the EF Johnson Technologies website or call 972-819-0710.


Help Protect and Secure People and Assets with Cisco

True safety and security is more than just a camera on a building. It is about improving security for your networks, preventing disasters, responding to threats, and communicating across channels, sectors, and boundaries. And it’s about planning and collaborating. Network security and physical security are converging to help you: Prepare, prevent, detect, assess and respond. Watch the Cisco Collaborative Incident Response video to learn more.

For more information on communication products, visit the FireRescue1 Communication Product Section at www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/communications.