Fire Service

At the incident site, Emergency Response agencies require robust and scalable incident management communications that can be deployed quickly and easily. However, an incident at a multi-story structure, or sprawling warehouse facility, can make reliable communications difficult. Locating and tracking personnel inside these buildings and other hazardous environments has also proven to be problematic.

These agencies are also faced with finding a wide area, wireless data network replacement for CDPD, which will be phased out by mid-2004. Many dispatch and reporting functions use this network to send incident coordinates, unit status (en-route, on-scene, etc.), and other information relevant to a response.

Mesh4G™ has developed a self-forming, self-healing technology that automatically creates a wireless broadband network at an incident. No existing network infrastructure is needed. This network also offers built-in position location capabilities that do not rely on GPS satellites. This means that personnel can be instantly located - even inside multi-story buildings. Since it is also well suited for wide area networks, it provides an ideal replacement for CDPD and other cellular based data networks.

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Mesh4G™-Enabled Benefits

Instant Incident Network

Automatic networking enables Emergency Response agencies to instantly form a wireless broadband network at an incident. No existing network infrastructure is needed. When Mesh-Enabled devices are turned on and enter an incident location, they automatically form a wireless communications link between every other Mesh4G™-Enabled device.

Born to Battle

Mesh4G™-Enabled solutions are based on military-funded research designed to meet the requirements for battlefield communications where situation awareness is paramount. These solutions address the same tactical and hazardous challenges that Emergency Responders face on a daily basis.

Map, Track, Extract

By simply providing each First Responder with a small, lightweight Mesh4G™-Enabled device in their coat pocket and drawing a quick map of the site on a PC or tablet at the Incident Center, the movement of these people can be graphically tracked in real time. Downed personnel can be quickly identified, located, and extracted from dangerous situations.

Advanced Command and Control

Incident commanders can now monitor First Responders' bio-signs, equipment status, and pass status in real-time. Mesh4G™ broadband data rates also support environmental and hazmat sensor telemetry, live video feeds, voice messaging, and even downloading detailed blueprints of the incident site. These advanced capabilities increase situational awareness, so commanders can deploy and manage assets more efficiently and safely.

Mesh4G™-Enabled Applications

• Instant incident communications
• Location and tracking of assets and personnel
• Mobile data, video and voice services
• Remote incident video surveillance
• Inter-agency communications (local, state & federal)
• Broadband connectivity for local and remote Incident Command