Portable FDNY radio in yellow box

[Cwvermont]

Anyone know what the portable radio in the yellow box does that FDNY uses at the command post at jobs that the FDNY responds to?
I got this photo from google it’s not my photo.

 

[ff026]

APX8K

 

[dave3825]

Anyone know what the portable radio in the yellow box does

It stays in the box so they always have it.

 

[nhfirefighter]

FDNY firefighter accountability. Used to track firefighters at a fireground and alert for emergency alerts.

 

[wx9svr]

EFAS = Electronic Fireground Accountability System

Here's a couple articles:

APAA — Systems Definition, Inc.

www.systemsdefinition.com

FDNY Pilot Program Focuses on Accountability

The department recently launched a pilot program that officials hope helps dramatically reduce the number of line of duty deaths.

www.firehouse.com