WE ’ RE DEPLOYING TO REMOTE LOCATIONS AND WE NEED TO MAKE SURE OUR TEAM HAS THE BEST POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT SUPPORTING THEM TO GET THEIR JOB DONE .
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Motorola Solutions enhances rescue missions across vast New Zealand terrains
Robust and reliable communication enables successful inter-agency surf and rescue operations .
Surf Lifesaving New Zealand Search and Rescue ( SLS SAR ) is increasing safety and efficiency for its inter-agency training exercises with Motorola Solutions .
Following the success of the technology trials , NZ Search and Rescue and Motorola Solutions are planning further enhancements to deployable mobile communications , including live video streaming , body-worn video cameras and software . This will further enhance incident awareness and safety for field-based responders during rescue missions .
The volunteer agency depends on Motorola Solutions ’ technologies to deliver rescue and emergency services throughout New Zealand every day . This includes the agency ’ s support for communities impacted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023 , one of the most damaging weather systems to strike New Zealand in decades .
To prepare for such events , SLS SAR conducts Search and Rescue Exercises ( SAREX ) involving multiple public safety and emergency service personnel to test operational efficiency and response in the most challenging and remote environments . In these dynamic conditions , reliable communication is essential to helping frontline teams to collaborate seamlessly and co-ordinate successful operations . and rugged , dependable DP4000e and MOTOTRBO R7 two-way radios provided extended and interoperable coverage for all participating agencies . As a fully deployable communications solution , it can be mobilized wherever rescue missions take place .
“ By placing the repeater on a mountain top we remained connected while performing search and rescue training exercises in the lakes 1,000 meters below ,” said Max Corboy , Search and Rescue Volunteer , SLS SAR .
“ Reliability is crucial to us . We ’ re deploying to remote locations and we need to make sure our team has the best possible equipment supporting them to get their job done . Motorola Solutions gives us that freedom without anyone needing to worry about the communications network that ’ s sitting behind them ,” he said .
“ The importance of clear , reliable and interoperable communication cannot be underestimated for frontline responders working in the most challenging circumstances ,” said Daniel Leppos ,
NZ SLS SAR teams on exercise test Motorola technology
Motorola Solutions ’ Director of Channel Business , for Australia and New Zealand .
“ Our work to expand SLS SAR ’ s communication capabilities during training exercises will ultimately lead to safer and more successful rescue missions when it matters most ,” he said . p
WE ’ RE DEPLOYING TO REMOTE LOCATIONS AND WE NEED TO MAKE SURE OUR TEAM HAS THE BEST POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT SUPPORTING THEM TO GET THEIR JOB DONE .
On a recent training exercise amidst towering peaks , waterfalls and narrow fiordlands reaching as high as 1,000 meters in New Zealand ’ s Milford Sound , Motorola Solutions ’ MOTOTRBO SLR 1000 Repeater
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