BK Technologies Receives Two Purchase Orders for BKR 5000 Radios from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for a Total Order Value of $9.1 Million
WEST MELBOURNE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / May 29, 2024 / BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American:BKTI) (the "Company" or "BK Technologies") today announced that it has received two orders from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ("CAL FIRE") totaling $9.1 million, for the purchase of BKR 5000 portable radios. These orders are a part of the agency's life cycle replacement program and represent a continuation of the migration from BK's KNG Series Portables. To date, CAL FIRE has purchased more than 6,500 BKR 5000 radios since they began the migration from the KNG Portable Series radio in 2022.
John Suzuki, CEO of BK Technologies, commented, "CAL FIRE is a longstanding customer and we're pleased to continue our role supporting the upgrade and expansion of their radio fleet as they implement lifecycle replacements of their portable communications technology. California wildland fires present a very serious threat to millions of acres of geography and their surrounding communities. For many years, BK has partnered with CAL FIRE to supply high quality, reliable communications technology in support of their mission to protect and maintain California's expanse of wildlands and we look forward to continuing to support and enhance their critical portable communications platform."
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is dedicated to the fire protection and stewardship of over 31 million acres of California's privately-owned wildlands. In addition, the Department provides varied emergency services in 36 of the State's 58 counties via contracts with local governments. The Department's fire prevention program consists of multiple activities including wildland pre-fire engineering, vegetation management, fire planning, education and law enforcement. Beyond its wildland firefighting role, CAL FIRE is an "all-risk" department, and will dispatch an engine and crew to the scene of an auto accidents; hazardous material spills; swift water rescues; search and rescue missions; civil disturbances; train wrecks; floods, earthquakes and more.
About BK Technologies
BK Technologies Corporation, through its operating subsidiaries, designs and manufactures high-specification communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for use by public safety professionals and government agencies. BK Technologies' SaaS business focuses on new, innovative public safety smartphone services that will make the first responders safer or more productive. BK Technologies is honored to serve these heroes when every moment counts. The Company's common stock trades on the NYSE American market under the symbol "BKTI". Maintaining its headquarters and primary manufacturing facility in West Melbourne, Florida, BK Technologies can be contacted through its web site at www.bktechnologies.com or directly at 1-800-821-2900.
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