Benzinga | Jun 22, 2021 08:34AM EDT

Portland Fire & Rescue Selects BK Technologies' BKR 5000 For Purchase And Deployment; Terms Not Disclosed

BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE:BKTI) today announced that Portland Fire & Rescue has selected BK's new BKR 5000 portable communications technology for purchase and deployment.

BK President Tim Vitou commented, "Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) is Oregon's largest fire and emergency services provider and demands communications technology with exceptional performance, because every second counts. We are pleased to provide our new BKR 5000 portable communications technology to help PF&R ensure its community is safe and protected from fire, medical, and other emergencies."

The BKR 5000 comes in three tiers allowing maximum flexibility and customization for the user's mission-critical needs and has been designed to meet the requirements of today's tough Public Safety communications environment. The BKR 5000 was designed and developed by the BK Technologies engineering team with extensive input from customers to incorporate the features and options needed by first responders.

A full line of accessories is available including intelligent battery and charging solutions, IP68 remote speaker microphones, and the popular BK wildland fire alkaline battery "clamshell". The new BKR 5000 is expected to be a platform that enhances BK's ability to address significant new vertical markets leading to expanded growth and market share.