First Responders

How Satellite-Enabled Solutions Helps Mitigate Risk to Emergency Personnel
Delivering situational awarness
In a crisis, lack of or delayed situational awareness can cost lives. Mitigate risk by providing real-time intelligence to emergency teams in the field, via secure, satellite internet access points.
Improving emergency response coordination
Use satellite-enabled, interoperable communications to disseminate information among relevant teams and response disciplines, no matter the circumstances.
Keeping personnel on the ground safe
With location updates every 15 seconds, personnel and fire truck GPS trackers provide team leaders and the Command Center with a precise view of where all crew and assets are in the field.
Enabling unmanned drone deployment
With satellite connectivity, teams can control emergency drones and utilise the near real-time video to support public safety, medical assistance and detect additional threats for example, wildfires and floods. Due to the coverage of a drone, this data saves invaluable time and helps safeguard the lives of Emergency Responders.
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With over 20 years experience facilitating emergency preparedness and response across the globe, we understand that in a crisis, every second counts. We’re constantly evolving and adapting our Public Safety offer and systems to best support teams on the ground. Which is just part of the reason Ground Control has been a trusted name in Emergency Responder satcom since 2002.
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