Bigger Fires, Longer Seasons: Mitigating Impact with Advanced Communications for Faster & More Effective Responses

The Park Fire currently raging across California has devastated over 400,000 acres of land, endangering countless communities and overwhelming local firefighting resources. In addition to this massive blaze, Oregon is grappling with several other significant fires, which are causing widespread destruction and straining emergency services. The role of robust communication systems amidst these challenging circumstances cannot be overstated.

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Tekniam's RUCS is a network-aggregation and distribution tool, which has proven indispensable in supporting these efforts by providing wide-area, interoperable communications. By integrating any available network inputs and distributing them efficiently, the RUCS solution ensures that both voice and data communications are seamlessly maintained. It facilitates effective coordination among multiple agencies involved in the firefighting efforts.
 

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Response is data-driven. The RUCS can support state and local agencies in their responses to wildfires, and can assist with maintaining communication from the fire line with drones and other edge IoT devices to the command center. Better situational awareness informs top-level predictive modeling and decision making. RUCS further allows incident command to stay in constant contact with outlying staging areas, base camps, and interagency response teams. Its wide-area Wi-Fi, voice, and data capabilities ensure that critical information flows smoothly, enhancing the overall efficiency of operations.

As the size and volume of fires continue to challenge and constrain resources, RUCS stands out as a vital asset, enabling swift, coordinated, and effective action to protect lives and property across the United States.