Fire Fighting Equipment: What Every Department Should Have
Approximately 35% of fire stations do not have access to backup power. In the event of a power outage, these [...]
Firefighter Tools That Every Station Needs
Every year, people in the United States alone spent more than $2 billion on the fire truck manufacturing industry. In [...]
Spend a Day in the Life of a Firefighter
Did you know firefighters work 48-hour shifts? Firefighters have to be tough to deal with the heat of flames, but [...]
The Benefits of Using a Two Way Radio System
We live in an age of communication. And when emergency situations like wildland fires and survival surround your occupation, you [...]
When Should You Replace Your Firefighter Radio?
Firefighting is a lot more complicated than it used to be. First responders must contend with larger and larger fires [...]
Improving Wildfire Safety With BK Radios
Firefighters risk their lives every day to keep others safe -- even before they step into the firehouse. Firefighters and [...]
A Guide to the Different Types of Radios
Do you work in security or the emergency services? Maybe you're based on a remote offshore oil rig, well out of [...]
A Complete Guide to Two-Way Radio Frequencies
The term "walkie talkie" originates as far back as 1939 when it was first used for communications during World War [...]
How Do Fire Radio Scanners Work?
Close to 55,000 wildfires have burned over 6.8 million acres in the US so far this year. Fire radio scanners [...]
How To Use a Bendix King Radio: A Guide
In 2020 there were close to 60,000 wildfires across the United States. The reason this number isn't higher is that brave men [...]
