Christchurch-based Tait Communications has supplied 9000 cutting-edge digital portable and mobile radios to Victorian firefighters as part of a US$29 million ($37 million) project to improve emergency communications in the Australian state.
Bushfire-prone Victoria is protected by 1200 Country Fire Authority Brigades, sporting 56,000 members - one of the world's largest emergency service organisations.
The radios, designed and built by Tait, have been distributed to the brigades and form part of the upgrade of the statewide radio system which is being managed by the fire authority, Tait and its Australian partner AA Radio Services.
The 2010 contract was for Tait to introduce P25 digital radios to the service.
P25 is an international standard for digital two-way wireless communications.
The standard, which is also used by the New Zealand Police, allows for improved communications within and between agencies - especially emergency services.
The radios are more robust and can filter out background noise such as sirens, hoses and helicopters.
Tait Communications managing director Frank Owen said planned enhancements such as global positioning and ''crystal clear'' audio could be rolled out using the same handsets.
''This project underlines our expertise in designing and delivering critical communication solutions for? those operating in demanding environments and ensuring users are better able to protect both themselves and the public, and be more responsive and efficient.''
Country Fire Authority project director Doug Booth said the project had given firefighters better communications equipment into the hands of firefighters.
''From today, Tait's digital-capable radios will mean our fire brigades are connected like never before, taking CFA's field communications to a new and sophisticated level of operations.''
The radios would also mean the authority could work better with other emergency-response organisations as they make the move to digital networks, which would allow greater use of resources during large-scale events, he said.
Tait Communications, which is owned by a charitable trust, was founded by electronics pioneer the late Sir Angus Tait in 1969. It employs about 800 people globally.
- ? Fairfax NZ News
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