EARMARK ANNOUNCES LATEST INNOVATION IN FIREFIGHTING PUMP OPERATIONS
Earmark is a leading manufacturer of wireless communication systems for use in hectic environments.
For many years, the firefighting community has been asking for a wireless interface to their traditional hard-wired
intercom systems. Earmark has developed a technology that allows a pump panel operator to maintain full duplex
wireless connectivity to the fire truck intercom as well as the mobile radio while performing their firefighting pump operations.
The Earmark system, called wLINK®, consists of a base station which is mounted in the cab of the fire truck and is
hardwired to the fire truck intercom system which is, in turn, hard wired to the truck mobile radio and a portable
unit that is connected to a headphone. The portable unit fits easily in the radio pocket of a turnout coat. The
base station is powered by the truck battery while the portable unit is battery powered with over 12 hours of
available usage.
Upon reaching the scene of an incident, the pump panel operator no longer has to be tethered
to the truck to perform firefighting pump operations. In fact, the pump panel operator can move within 300 feet of
the truck while maintaining connectivity to the intercom and, by using
a large, easily accessible push to talk button, the truck radio. The system provides excellent hearing protection
and has the durability and weather resistance required by the firefighter particularly while performing firefighting pump operations.
The wLINK® wireless intercom system is the latest Earmark innovation in the fire truck accessories and equipment market. Designed specifically for the need to improve firefighter safety and efficiency, it was designed in conjunction with fire departments to make sure the functionality meets their needs.
For more information on this exciting breakthrough in firefighting pump operations, visit our
wLink® Product Page or call us at 1-888-EARMARK to arrange for a free demonstraton.