Communication is essential in emergencies. First responders need to know where to go to administer first aid, de-escalate a confrontation, and more. Radio Communications of Virginia (RCVA) has been recommending two-way radios for many industries, including healthcare, education manufacturing, retail, and public safety, for many reasons, including how they perform in critical situations.
We encourage business owners around Richmond, Tidewater, and Southside, Virginia, to learn more about the importance of two-way radios in emergencies below.
Two-Way Radios Offer Consistent and Reliable Communication in Emergencies
Two-way radios stand out as one of the most consistent and reliable forms of communication, particularly in emergencies. They offer immediate communication, often with just the push of a button, eliminating the need for voicemails or waiting for the phone to ring. If your team is tuned in to the right channel, they’ll receive communication instantly, fostering coordination and enabling real-time updates.
Many two-way radios also have background noise suppression or adjustable audio so you can clearly pass on information even in crowded environments or over noise, such as emergency alarms.
Two-Way Radios Can Help Pinpoint the Location of Emergencies
Depending on the emergency, pinpointing the location of all your workers may be essential. Your two-way radio lets you reach out to everyone instantly, and they can reply with their location. However, what happens if someone is unresponsive?
Many two-way radios come with built-in GPS information, allowing managers to locate radios and personnel wherever they are. You can send first responders to the position of an unresponsive employee based on their radio’s location.
GPS is also available for two-way radio systems integrated into trucks, vehicles, and body cameras. The RCVA team can help create a custom communications solution for your facility and vehicles, including GPS and two-way radios.
Two-Way Radios Have Long-Lasting Batteries
Two-way radios are small, lightweight, and have long-lasting batteries. This makes them easy to equip while at work and during a critical situation. Emergencies do not have pre-planned end times, and it can be difficult to know when a situation will resolve. A communication device should last throughout the entire event to ensure that your team stays safe and aware.
Many two-way radios come with higher-capacity batteries that last longer than standard batteries. Standard two-way radio batteries last between 8 to 12 hours on average, while high-capacity batteries can last around 24 hours. You can equip your team with an extra battery as a precaution or teach them ways to conserve power during an emergency, such as analog mode on models like the MOTOTRBO R7. In this mode, the R7’s battery can last around 28 hours!
Learn More About Using Two-Way Radios in Emergency Situations
If you’re looking for a two-way radio that can maintain communication, help identify your team’s location, and last throughout an entire emergency, RCVA can help you find it. We have over 100 years of experience creating custom communications solutions for a variety of industries around Richmond, Tidewater, and Southside, VA. Contact us today to learn more about the right two-way radio for your industry and potential emergencies.