Sichuan PPDR Adopts BelFone Critical Communications Solution during Wildfire Control

To scientifically formulate an emergency response plan, Chongqing Emergency Rescue Bureau and Fire Service Bureau brought BelFone BMC communications systems

On August 25th, several big wildfires that had spread amid continuing extreme hot weather and drought was brought under control by firefighters in Chongqing, a city in Southwest China and well known for its mountainous terrain. To scientifically formulate an emergency response plan, Chongqing Emergency Rescue Bureau and Fire Service Bureau brought BelFone BMC communications systems along with the task forces. According to the on-site environment, they quickly built an emergency communication system for the firefighters and dispatched all rescue forces for joint operations.

BelFone BMC Ad Hoc system used multiple TR925D to form a multi-layer communications network without relying on the public communications infrastructure. Ruggedized TR925D portable repeaters formed a mobile network across the fire sites along with fixed stations. The deployment was quick. The task forces fought for 14 consecutive days and nights and moved across 7 fire sites.

As front-line rescuers went deeper into the fire spots, portable radio needed to meet stringent environmental requirements. BF-TD930 Ad Hoc digital radio are IP68 dustproof and waterproof, and the LCD display is high temperature resistant. A series of professional functions and convenient operation design allowed precise communication between frontline personnel and the command center. BF-SCP960 multi-mode portable radio enabled visualized dispatching. Real-time voice and videos can be transmitted through BF-SCP960 to the command center for decision making.

Wildfire control is a massive cross-department effort. BelFone BMC Ad Hoc Emergency Rescue System helps rescuers from different departments and at all levels to fulfil their mission and keep themselves safe.