Emergency Services
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Connectivity with Cellular or Wi-Fi delivers the clearest audio possible. This is critical for emergency services.
Benefits of Inrico PoC Radios
Instant Communications
Push-to-Talk (PTT) ensures immediate communication, critical for rapid response.
Nationwide Coverage
Inrico's cellular connectivity provides reliable communication across wide areas, including remote locations throughout the country.
GPS Tracking
Real-time tracking improves coordination and ensures teams know the location of all responders.
Interoperability
Seamless integration with existing UHF/VHF systems, allowing different agencies to collaborate efficiently.
Durability
Inrico radios are built for tough environments, ensuring reliability even in extreme conditions.
Dispatch
Inrico supports Dispatch from the iConvNet software suit that offers various intelligent ways to manage communications from one central base station.
Inrico Canada provides everything you need to start your PoC radio journey.
Get: PoC Radios (with their compatible accessories) + Cellular Connectivity + PTT App (with Dispatch) + Supports.
Emergency service teams face several communication challenges, as follows:
- Limited Coverage: In remote areas or during large-scale emergencies, traditional radios may lose signal, impacting response efforts.
- Interoperability: Different agencies use different communication systems, making it difficult for teams to collaborate effectively during joint operations.
- Congestion: In emergencies, communication networks can become overloaded, causing delays or breakdowns in critical information sharing.
- Coordination: Managing multiple teams and keeping everyone informed in real-time can be complex without seamless communication systems.
- Durability: Harsh environments can damage equipment, affecting communication reliability.
Case Study: Deploying Emergency Communications with Inrico Solutions
This case study addresses the aforementioned challenges of Limited Coverage, Interoperability, and Congestion.
During a firefighting operation, the team needed to bring in additional personnel but lacked enough UHF/VHF radios.
Deploying these UHF/VHF type of radios for the additional personnel would take time considering the radios have to be programmed before they are ready. Meanwhile, every second counts during emergencies.
Solution: Inrico DR10 and IRC380 Integrations
#1 - Introducing the DR10 to key points in the emergency area can be done very quickly, as they can be kept ready for deployment.
#2 - A few Inrico IRC380 PoC radios can be configured as mini mobile repeaters to bridge communication between PoC and LMR radios (UHF/VHF), ensuring seamless communication without delays.
Working in emergency services can be challenging, demanding swift deployment and the mobility of staff, equipment, and heavy machinery. Inrico Canada enhances efficiencies by offering express shipping of devices that will be ready-to-use upon receipt.
Recommended Inrico Devices for Emergency Services
IRC590
Inrico IRC590 is also very rugged (with an IP68 rating), and comes with a small informative display that can be flipped as needed; also capable of video calls and paring with a variety of convenient accessories, as well as the ability to operate in very low temperatures Popular for private security users.
IRC380
This is a PoC radio and an LMR in one device. At the simple switch of a button you can switch between connecting with cellular to connecting with UHF/VHF. It can also work as a mini mobile repeater, allowing anyone within its range to extend their range. This is very beneficial for those workers who frequently work outside network coverage.
S380
This PoC radio has been popular for law enforcement, especially for its rich media PTT capabilities, allowing dispatch to seamlessly communicate with the radio user with photos and videos when needed. The S380 is also very rugged, and can be retrofitted with accessories to suit the way you work.
TM-7 Plus
This is a mobile PoC radio that can be equipped in any vehicle. It can also be equipped on desks. When equipped in a vehicle, that vehicle can also be tracked using this radio's GPS feature.
Convenient accessories for emergency services
Performing tasks as an emergency worker often requires the worker to communicate even while performing their work duties. We offer all the types of accessories that makes it easy to push-to-talk even while performing critical tasks.
Check out the recommended accessories below:
Speaker Microphones
We carry compatible speaker microphones for PoC radio in our inventory, which has the capability to integrate one. Speaker microphones enable you to operate the radio without grabbing the radio itself
Behind-the-Head Dual Muff Headset
This headset is great for users who need to wear a hard hat for work, while communicating using a radio. Check out this accessory available at CWS - Inrico's authorized distributor.
Bluetooth PTT Button
With this PTT button, you can conveniently speak by simply pushing the button after it has been paired with your device. This button is popular with users who need to operate their PTT covertly.
Bluetooth Speaker Mic.
Just like a typical speaker microphone, a Bluetooth speaker microphone is a must have for users who simply need to operate their radio without having to grab their radio. However, the bluetooth eliminates the need for attaching more cumbersome cables to the radio.
MC-522A - T522A Multi-ChargerCharge multiple PoC radios at the same time with multi chargers
The benefits of utilizing multi chargers for your PoC radio deployment are clear – from simultaneous charging to cost-effectiveness and scalability. By incorporating a multi charger system, you not only enhance operational efficiency but also lay the foundation for a well-organized and sustainable communication infrastructure.
Learn about the awesome benefits of using Inrico multi chargers for improved radio deployment.
Coordinate effectively with Inrico's recommended iConvNet Software Suite
Inrico PoC radios can be seamlessly paired with your PTT app of choice. However, PTT Apps are made by different companies, and may not have been tested for optimum functionality with Inrico PoC radios. So Inrico Canada recommends, iConvNet, as it has been fully tested with all the Inrico PoC radios we offer. Follow links below to learn more:
iConvNet (PTT App) for your Inrico PoC radio
iConvNet Dispatch for unified communications
Below are some of the key features you can get when using iConvNet with Inrico Dispatch Console are as follows:
Instant one to one or one to many (group) communications
With iConvNet installed in your PoC radio, its core functionality is to enable push-to-talk (or PTT) with your assigned groups. You can also make temporary calls with individuals in your company outside of your group limits. All communications can be done in a rich manner, including: text, voice, and video.
SOS alarm
At the simple push of a button, every member of your PoC network will be alerted in the event of an emergency. This feature also allows the device in the SOS state to be effectively tracked by GPS data - visible on the dispatcher's screen, as well as on the devices of your team members to allow better coordination with emergency services. iConvNet also allows your device to be setup for man-down situations such that your device SOS alarm is automatically initiated when your phone falls to the ground or is inactive after a specified amount of time.
Recording history
Users of Inrico software (including iConvNet and Inrico Dispatch Console) can gain access to recordings of past calls. This is important to enable workers stay in the loop, so that they can replay missed calls, which stay on the system for 30 days before they are automatically deleted.
Video dispatcher
The video dispatcher feature enables members to reach the dispatcher with video calling. This can be useful when workers need to confirm tasks with the dispatcher through video in real time. Just ensure the device used is a model that has a camera. Also note that video dispatcher is only available to Industry Version users.
Geofence alerts
Geofence alerts can be setup to trigger based on GPS location information of member devices. This can be useful for confirming the timestamp of when members arrive or vacate site. The Inrico Dispatch Console, enables you to see a variety of information about the devices in your company's PoC network, allowing better informed decisions.
Inrico Dispatch Console and iConvNet are powerful and intuitive software with a number of useful functionality. We have merely scratched the surface with the aforementioned features. Browse our website to find more useful information. If you would like to discuss more about how Inrico devices and software can help your team, don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Inrico Canada provides everything you need to start your PoC radio journey.
Get: PoC Radios (with their compatible accessories) + Cellular Connectivity + PTT App (with Dispatch).