AirLink® XR90 for Firefighting Operations

5G Networking for Firefighting Operations

Jesse HallMCA News, Mobile Mark, Sierra Wireless, Verizon

AirLink® XR90 for Firefighting Operations

5G CONNECTIVITY IMPROVES SAFETY AND SPEEDS UP RESPONSE TIMES
Deploying Firefighter 5G Technologies

Meet Captain Diaz


Captain Diaz is a seasoned firefighter in charge of a fire department in a medium sized city. There are numerous industrial and chemical plants within the city, and Captain Diaz wants to improve her teams ability to respond to especially rough environments under extremely hazardous conditions.

The Challenge


Leaveraging New Technologies to Ensure Firefighter Safety


Captain Diaz wants to ensure that her crews get to a fire as quickly as possible. Of extreme importance, she needs to know her crews have all relevant information about the fire they are fighting - well before they arrive on-scene. In order to achieve this, she needs to maximize her teams ability to communicate between all responders and depots - en-route and on-scene. She also wants to leverage new technologies including augmented reality and firefighting robots.
Firefighting with 5G AirLink XR90 Routers

The Solution


 XR90 Routers and LTMWG944 Antennas for Fire and Rescue Vehicles


With the AirLink XR90’s dual 5G radio configuration, Captain Diaz can ensure real-time video, voice and data communications between all first response vehicles and central dispatch. Using the XR90 advanced navigation system, firetrucks can arrive on scene faster, and dispatchers can validate vehicle position and status. With 5G, WiFi-6 and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, fire crews have the bandwidth to use augmented reality to navigate through smoky conditions in real-time.

5G Networking for Firefighting Technologies
Crews can also connect with new remote controlled firefighting drones and robots to minimize personnel exposure to hazardous conditions. And when paired with ultra-wide band LTMWG944 series antennas from Mobile Mark router signal strength and Wi-Fi coverage get a reliable and measurable boost ensuring minimal downtime.
Firefighting with 5G Ultra-Wideband Antennas

The Results


Improved Response Times, Preparedness, and Safety


With the fastest 5G, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet connectivity on the market today, the AirLink XR90 can support all of Captain Diaz’s initiatives. The ruggedized design of the XR90 router and LTMWG antenna ensure all devices can operate in rugged firefighting conditions - and when activated on the Verizon network deliver the always-on reliability that firefighters need.

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Vehicle Networking


The XR90 is equipped with GPS, so her department can track emergency vehicles. The GPS signal reports back to the CAD system, and using automatic vehicle location (AVL), the system can make the best recommendations for the closest responding vehicle. This technology shaves minutes from emergency response times.


When the Call Comes...


When a call comes in, the XR90 enables digital dispatch information – including maps and turn-by-turn directions to the scene – to be instantly and wirelessly downloaded to in-vehicle computers. Detailed incident scene information – including aerial photographs with points of access and the location of hydrants – enables firefighters to plan their response before arrival.

Through proprietary incident reporting software, first responders can mobile fax, or transmit patient care information while on the road using the XR90 as the primary wireless connection. 

On the Scene...



At the scene, each XR90 functions as a mobile, high-performance, wireless hotspot, providing all first responders with reliable, secure connectivity. Crews at the scene can communicate using voice, email, fax, video, and other devices. Firefighters can begin patient care immediately, and electronically send information to medics when they arrive. Medics can send EKG and other patient information to the hospital from the field, improving patient care, and saving time when seconds can mean the difference between life and death.


Inter-Agency Cooperation


The XR90 can also provide a mobile hotspot for other agencies; her team is currently looking at giving access to their mobile hotspots to local police, sheriff, and other emergency agencies.

By deploying an end-to-end IP infrastructure and future-proof data networking technologies, they have seen dramatic communications and operations improvements. Today, by the time Captain Diaz's crews are in their vehicles, they have access to all the information they need to get to the scene faster, respond more effectively, save lives, and protect property as never before.

The Team


Device Provisioning, Activation and Installation Services


For 25 years USAT has provided expert IoT connectivity solutions to fire and rescue teams. Our organization provides top-tier support for every aspect of your mission-critical fixed and mobile connectivity projects. The solutions engineers we employ configure, provision, kit and ship your devices hot and ready for immediate use. And when you utilize our installation services, our technicians ensure your devices are functioning securely, reliably, and at peak performance.


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