Modern fire and EMS operations depend on connectivity. From transmitting patient vitals to hospitals to supporting thermal imaging, GPS-enabled personnel safety tools and remote incident response, today’s agencies rely on communications systems that perform under pressure.
A new nationwide survey of 1,122 fire and EMS professionals found that agencies across the country are prioritizing resilient, wide-area connectivity and advanced communications capabilities to support increasingly data-driven operations. The findings highlight a growing recognition that reliable connectivity is no longer simply a convenience — it is foundational to effective emergency response.
See the results to learn:
- How fire and EMS agencies rely on cellular for crash detection, thermal imaging and patient vitals transmission.
- Why network resiliency during disasters ranks among the highest technology priorities.
- The growing importance of satellite communications as backup connectivity.
- Why coverage gaps in rural areas is a top concern.
The findings make one thing clear: Dependable connectivity is no longer optional for public safety agencies. As agencies deploy more mobile tools, real-time data applications and connected technologies, resilient communications infrastructure will play a central role in supporting disaster resiliency, priority access and advanced applications such as drone video feeds, environmental monitoring, patient telemetry and telemedicine.
Download the infographic to see how fire and EMS agencies nationwide are evaluating the future of mobile communications — and what technologies are shaping the next generation of public safety connectivity.