MAX Fire Station Alerting by Zetron is a purpose-built emergency communications and operational automation solution. It can be deployed as a standalone system, integrated with existing CAD and dispatch platforms, or as a component of Zetron’s MAX Systems, including MAX Dispatch, MAX CAD, and MAX Call Taking.
Built with the same highly configurable interface as other MAX Systems, MAX Fire Station Alerting is widely trusted by public safety professionals. It’s designed to scale—from a single affordable station to complex multi-station, multi-agency operations—delivering reliable, fast, and intelligent fire alerting capabilities.
Respond Faster, Arrive Smarter
Effective fire station alerting demands seamless communication between dispatch centers and field units. MAX Fire Station Alerting enhances situational awareness and operational efficiency through multi-channel notifications, automated workflows, and rapid response capabilities. First responders arrive better informed—saving time, and more importantly, lives.
New in MAX Fire Station Alerting Version 5.12.1
Dynamic Alerting Zones
Create customized station zones to target specific rooms or teams—such as sleeping quarters, apparatus bays, or break areas—ensuring only relevant personnel are alerted based on role or location.
Reduce disruptions and confusion by directing alerts only to necessary recipients, accelerating response readiness.
Day/Night Modes
Schedule operational modes for IP-connected speakers, lights, and other station hardware to reduce noise and interruptions during off-hours.
Route communications based on time of day while ensuring emergency pages are never missed—manual override included.
Patching Enhancements
Secure radio communications with Dynamic Patch Group Locking to prevent unauthorized changes. Simplify operations with Stacked Actions, enabling one-click creation or removal of patch groups and toggling between one- and two-way talk paths.
L3Harris XL-185 & XL-200 Integration
Enhance compatibility with L3Harris handheld radios via the XL-Link interface, supporting P25 conventional and trunked radio architectures.
Key Features of MAX Fire Station Alerting
CAD Integration
Seamlessly activate alerting protocols based on incident type, time of day, or unit availability using the integrated CAD API.
Multiple Audio Pathways
Communicate via VoIP, radio, or both to reach single or multiple fire stations simultaneously.
Combined Dispatching and Alerting
Deploy as a standalone solution or integrated with MAX or third-party dispatch systems for unified operations.
High System Uptime
Support critical communications with redundancy options, including dual network paths and automatic failover for hardware reliability.
Secure Two-Way Radio Communications
Enable direct intercom-style communication between dispatchers and fire personnel through secure audio channels.
Remote Peripheral Management
Monitor and control station systems remotely—including doors, lights, appliances, and other Aux I/O devices—from dispatch.
Stacked Actions Automation
Automate multi-step response protocols with configurable stacked actions for rapid emergency execution.
Logging and Compliance
Ensure accountability and evidence collection with integration into third-party logging systems.
User-Friendly Interface
Modern, intuitive, and configurable UI built for dispatch center workflows and rapid response operations.
Zone Alerting and Lighting
Customize alert types and routing by team, location, or incident type in large or mixed-discipline facilities.
Flexible Radio Interface Support
Compatible with major radio systems (DMR Tier 2/3, P25 Trunked/Conventional), and broadband PTT apps like Kodiak and ESChat.
Heart-Smart Pre-Alerting
Integrate with EaseAlert to deliver vibration and LED pre-alerts to wrist-worn firefighter devices.
Proven Fire Station Alerting from Zetron
Built on over 40 years of mission-critical communications expertise, MAX Fire Station Alerting delivers a flexible, scalable, and highly reliable platform to meet the complex needs of modern fire departments. From automatic station control to multi-channel alerts, Zetron helps first responders act faster—and arrive smarter.
Zetron Connected Care
Zetron Connected Care provides complete support and maintenance for MAX Systems. Customers benefit from timely software updates, hardware protection, training, and 24/7 technical support.
MAX Fire Station Alerting Documentation
BrochureMAX Fire Station Alerting At-A-Glance
MAX Fire Station Alerting/IPFSA Comparison
Zetron Connected Care