California National Guard Provides Communications Support using AAR
Contingency Response Communications System
WOOD DALE, Ill., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR)
announced today that National Guard units battling wildfires in California
are using the Company's Contingency Response Communications System to
coordinate communications between emergency services agencies.
The National Guard is using AAR's Contingency Response Communications
System, model IC4UTM (CRCS/IC4U), a radio-interoperability system that
makes it possible for different agencies, such as the National Guard,
firefighters, police, and medical responders to communicate with each other
by bridging the gap between previously incompatible communications systems.
"When emergency first responders are able to communicate, it can mean
the difference between life and death," said Tim Romenesko, President and
Chief Operating Officer of AAR CORP. "We are proud to provide the National
Guard with a system that supports the critical need for communications
during disasters such as the California wildfires."
Four CRCS/IC4U systems are currently dedicated to fire-fighting effort.
One system was immediately deployed to Qualcomm Stadium, a shelter for
evacuees; another was dispatched to Montgomery Airfield, a staging area for
this disaster; and two systems were deployed to assist fire-fighting
operations.
The CRCS/IC4U system fits in the back of a three-quarter ton pick-up
truck or a HMMWV and runs off a regular power source or generator, allowing
it to be moved right into the heart of an emergency situation. Cutting-edge
software within the AAR CRCS/IC4U enables responders with radios, cell
phones, walkie-talkies, CBs, and other technologies to communicate
seamlessly.
"This technology allows emergency services leadership to follow the
situation as it develops, make critical decisions quickly and deploy
resources to where they're needed most," Lee Krantz, General Manager at
AAR's Mobility Systems division. "We're keeping on top of the situation as
it progresses and have additional equipment available to support the relief
effort if needed."
Each system can be customized with equipment specifically designed to
work within the region or community for which it is purchased, and can be
up and running in less than a half hour with minimal training. Other
National Guard units that have purchased this system include Montana and
Georgia.
The AAR CRCS/IC4U system will be showcased at the 55th International
Association of Emergency Managers Annual Conference and Emergency
Management & Homeland Security Expo in Reno, Nevada, November 11-14, 2007.
For more information, please contact Michael.Kizziah@aarcorp.com, or visit
http://www.aarmobilitysystems.com.
AAR Mobility Systems is a leading global supplier of rapid deployment
equipment and mobile tactical shelters, offering products that enhance
military commanders' ability to mobilize, deploy, maneuver and sustain
forces. Its products are supported through a network of service centers,
field service teams and strategic partners.
AAR is a leading provider of products and value-added services to the
worldwide aerospace and defense industry. With facilities and sales
locations around the world, AAR uses its close-to-the-customer business
model to serve aviation and defense customers through four operating
segments: Aviation Supply Chain; Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul; Structures
& Systems and Aircraft Sales & Leasing.
IC4U is a trademark of Information Processing Systems.
SOURCE AAR CORP.
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Related links:
http://www.aarcorp.com
http://www.aarmobilitysystems.com
CONTACT:
Chris Mason, Director, Corporate
Communications of AAR CORP., +1-630-227-2062,
chris.mason@aarcorp.com
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