Fire and Rescue Solutions

When Every Second Counts, Your Communications Cannot Fail

Fire and rescue operations are among the most unforgiving environments for communication technology. A radio that fails at the wrong moment, a coverage gap inside a burning structure, or a pager that doesn't activate can have fatal consequences. Day Wireless Systems has been equipping fire departments, EMS agencies, and emergency rescue teams across the Pacific Northwest for decades. We understand the life-safety stakes involved, and we bring the technical expertise, product knowledge, and field service capabilities to ensure your communications always perform when it matters most.

APX P25 Two-Way Radios

Motorola's APX P25 radio series is the preferred choice for fire and rescue agencies that require absolute reliability. Built to the APCO Project 25 standard, APX radios ensure interoperability with law enforcement, neighboring fire departments, and emergency management agencies—critical during multi-agency responses to major incidents. End-to-end AES encryption is available for sensitive operations. Many APX radio models feature integrated SCBA compatibility, including seamless Bluetooth pairing with Scott and MSA breathing apparatus systems, enabling clear communication even when wearing a full face mask.

For departments seeking Motorola's latest generation of P25 technology, the APX N-Series—including the N30, N50, N70, and N70 XE—delivers a modernized platform with enhanced performance, streamlined design, and improved battery life across the full range of VHF, UHF, and 700/800 MHz bands. These radios represent the evolution of the APX line with a focus on simplicity and reliability for day-to-day fire operations.

For departments that demand the absolute pinnacle of fire-specific radio performance, the APX NEXT XE is in a class of its own. Designed specifically for extreme environments, the NEXT XE features a distinctive high-impact green housing, exaggerated controls engineered for operation with heavy gloves, and a mission-critical touchscreen with Gorilla Glass 3 that functions reliably in the hottest, wettest, and grittiest conditions. It is FirstNet certified, built to multiple MIL-810 standards, and rated IP68 for dust and submersion resistance. The NEXT XE integrates public safety LTE, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi alongside traditional P25 radio operation—giving firefighters ultra-connectivity without sacrificing the radio reliability they depend on. The ViQi voice-activated virtual assistant allows hands-free radio control, keeping a firefighter's attention where it belongs. The XVE500 remote speaker microphone—available with Xtreme Temperature cable rated for extreme heat—pairs directly with the NEXT XE and is purpose-built for fire operations. Radios can be provisioned and updated remotely via SmartProgramming, reducing configuration time from months to minutes. Day Wireless helps departments evaluate the full APX portfolio and select the right radio for every position on your team.

Fire Station Alerting

Every second a crew spends waiting for a toned alert to complete is a second of response time lost. Modern fire station alerting systems—like those offered through Day Wireless—dramatically accelerate response times by automating simultaneous notification across multiple outputs: overhead speakers, bay door activation, bunk room lights, MDTs, and electronic mapping displays. Integrated with your CAD system, alerting happens the moment dispatch assigns the call. The result is faster wheels-up times, reduced crew stress from false alarms, and better coordination on complex multi-unit responses. Day Wireless provides design, installation, and service for fire station alerting systems throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Fire & EMS Paging

Motorola's Minitor VI remains the industry's most trusted fire pager, and Day Wireless is a full-service Minitor dealer—stocking pagers, batteries, charging solutions, and accessories while providing factory-authorized repair service. For departments transitioning to P25 digital paging, Unication's G-Series Voice Pagers offer the next generation of reliability. The G2 through G5 models are the first APCO-P25 compliant digital voice pagers on the market, supporting P25 Conventional, P25 Trunking (FDMA/TDMA), and Analog 2-Tone Conventional. Available in single and dual-band configurations covering VHF, UHF, and 700/800 MHz, the G-Series delivers the digital clarity and system integration that modern fire departments need.

Vehicular Repeaters

Even on a well-designed P25 network, portable radio coverage can be unreliable at the edge of a coverage area, inside concrete structures, or in rugged terrain. Vehicular repeaters—such as the Motorola VRX1000—solve this problem by leveraging the higher power of your vehicle's mobile radio to relay portable radio communications back to dispatch, while simultaneously extending coverage around the apparatus. This is particularly valuable for rural departments, tunnel rescue operations, and large-structure incidents where portable radios alone can't maintain reliable contact.

Mobile Routers & In-Vehicle Connectivity

Modern fire apparatus carry far more than hoses and ladders—they carry mobile data terminals, electronic patient care reporting systems, mapping software, and building information databases that rely on fast, reliable data connectivity in the field. Day Wireless deploys ruggedized mobile routers that provide LTE connectivity for fire apparatus and EMS units, ensuring that field crews can access critical data applications from the moment they leave the station until they return. Our vehicle upfitting team handles full apparatus installations, from radios and lighting to rugged laptops, trunk boxes, and command trailer setups.

Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRCS) Compliance

Many jurisdictions now require new commercial and residential construction to provide emergency responder radio coverage throughout the building interior—typically enforced by the local fire marshal during the building inspection process. Day Wireless's in-building solutions team has extensive experience working through the ERRC compliance process: conducting signal strength surveys, designing BDA/DAS systems, coordinating with the fire marshal, and performing the final acceptance testing required to satisfy local codes. For new construction projects, early involvement in the ERRC process prevents costly last-minute changes that can delay a certificate of occupancy.

Vehicle Upfitting

Day Wireless operates dedicated vehicle upfitting facilities that equip fire, and EMS apparatus, and command vehicles with the full complement of communications and operational technology. Our certified upfitters handle mobile radio installation, lighting systems, rugged modems, mobile VPN configuration, command trailers, intercoms, trunk boxes, and everything else your apparatus needs to respond effectively. All work is performed by trained technicians who understand the specific requirements and standards that fire and EMS agencies must meet.