New NFPA 1802 Standard Drives Improved Fireground Safety

• RF performance

• Audio performance: RF device, RSM, Bluetooth® audio

• Withstands high temp (500F)

• Withstands repeat high temp (350F) and quench (4.9 feet of water)

• 3 hour vibration: test for speech quality and data logging

• 3m drop test

• Salt water and humidity corrosion test

• Flame impingement (1700F)

• Display surface abrasion for 200 cycles

• Cable pullout

• Case integrity

• Speaker, microphone, one side button, 2 position, 3 position, PTT, power knob, selector knob, EAB

• Must include proven interoperability with microphones

• Allow gloved operation

• Hazard mode: loud, confirmed power off,

• Voice annunciations; powering off, over temp, failed accessory,

• Larger emergency button (EAB)

• Cable fault detect

• Over temp detection

• Data logging: device on, EAB activated, any user input, power level thresholds, changing internal over temp and unit off

• Bluetooth certified

The NFPA 1802 standard applies to Emergency Services Personnel (i.e. firefighters) using RF devices and microphones in hazard zones, or areas where members might be exposed to a hazard or hazardous atmosphere; or a particular substance, device, event, circumstance or conditions presenting extreme dangers.

However, at this time, use of certified equipment may depend on the individual requirements and/or preferences determined by your department or state or local mandates.

When testing and certifying the radio and microphone together, the compliance label will be permanently attached on devices and accessories.