An Emergency Communication System (ECS) supports one-way and two-way communication of emergency messages between individuals and groups of individuals120.
Typically, first responders to emergency situations will use a two-way (push to talk) radio communication systems. There are multiple problems that can affect the use, let alone efficient use, of this technology, including:
Solutions to these problems have been enabled or are in the process of being enabled. They are outlined in the following two sections.
120Wikipedia. Emergency Communication System. Accessed 11 March 2021.