Emergency Response Radio

Beyond the Call: Volunteer Sacrifices and the Radios Powering Search & Rescue Missions in the Field

Search and rescue missions are often measured in minutes, where clear communication can mean the difference between life and death. In King County, Washington, search and rescue operations are powered primarily by volunteers—about 600 individuals alongside 16 sheriff’s deputies. Collectively, these volunteers respond to 150–200 missions per year, contribute more than 49,000 hours annually,…

Icom and EPCOM Showcase Real-World Impact of Trusted Communications at IWCE 2025

Two communications leaders demonstrate how reliability and partnership transform emergency response operations

Building the Future of Communication: Inside the IWCE 2025 Experience

Industry leaders converge to shape the next generation of mission-critical wireless technology and connectivity solutions

Tech-Mom Journey: From CERT to Stars, Inspiring the Next Generation with Desiree Baccus

A single mother's path through emergency response and amateur radio demonstrates how hands-on curiosity opens unexpected doors in technology careers

Radio Communication on the Jersey Shore

Lifeguards and beach staff depend on two-way radios to coordinate everything from safety protocols to daily operations along the Jersey Shore