The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is distributing funds to fire departments nationwide in an attempt to improve communications in these emergency response teams. Since the deadline for FCC narrowbanding adherence is less than a year away, two-way radios must be updated swiftly.

For example, fire units in both Manatee County in Florida and Orangeburg County in South Carolina were both recently notified of technological grants by FEMA. Manatee was awarded $799,885 in federal funds, and Orangeburg received $250,000.

"These old radios are starting to degrade the signals and the digital radio system," said deputy chief of West Manatee Fire Rescue Brett Pollock, according to the Brandenton Herald. "This is a significant amount of radios that are going to help out all the departments."

Both departments should consider using the funds to purchase two way radios like the Motorola HT1250, which would be perfect for firefighters in the field. This reliable model can withstand abnormal temperatures and can be worn comfortably inside of bunker gear. When equipped with a Motorola headset, the unit can provide voice-activated transmission that can be critical in hazardous environments.

The Motorola HT1250 is the perfect addition to fire departments across the United States.

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