Southern Utah is known for its dramatic beauty — red rock canyons, national forests, and small towns surrounded by wide-open terrain. But for first responders, that beauty has historically come with a challenge: communications can be difficult, and in some places, non-existent.
“In Washington County, the terrain ranges dramatically,” said Mark Cain, Communications Officer for the Northwestern Special Service District, also commonly referred to as Northwest Fire and Rescue. “From mountain foothills that start around 2,500 feet up to high-altitude plateaus that reach over 6,000 feet, it can be a beautiful challenge for public safety to make a call.”
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