miniCRD™
For FirstNet®

miniCRD™ for FirstNet®, Built with AT&T

Create your own FirstNet Band 14 Cellular and Wi-Fi hotspot, even in the most remote environments. 

The miniCRD™ is a highly portable FirstNet Deployable System contained in two ruggedized cases. It generates an area of FirstNet cellular and Wi-Fi coverage, when and where it’s needed. 

This system includes the miniCRD™ and the SLC+™. The High-Performance Starlink® satellite system in the SLC+ provides satellite backhaul to the miniCRD. The combo can be hand-carried or transported by a single person in a vehicle, by air or over water to anywhere communications are needed.

A communication suite that aids response and recovery for hurricanes, wildland fire, search-and-rescue and event management and ensures business continuity during natural disasters.
  • FirstNet cellular range up to a ½ mile
  • Wi-Fi range up to 500 feet
  • High-speed satellite internet 3
  • FirstNet MegaRange HPUE (high power user equipment) connectivity
  • FirstNet Ready® router
  • Up to 2 hours of onboard power
  • 12 VDC vehicle and AC power cables included
  • Easily deploy at the heart of an incident
  • Weatherproof and NEMA 3 compliant
  • Can be hand-carried and checked on commercial flights
  • Works in 50 states, DC, PR and USVI; Pacific Territories coming in late 2023

CRD™ vs. miniCRD™

miniCRD™ for FirstNet®: Virtual Product Demo

Rescue42’s Tim O’Connell provides a demonstration of the miniCRD™ for FirstNet®.

miniCRD™ for FirstNet®: FirstNet® Product Demo

Shannon Browning, a section chief for FirstNet Response Operations Group, demonstrates how the miniCRD is set up and used. Click here to view the video.

Sourcewell Contract Press Release

Rescue 42 has joined the Sourcewell Public Procurement Cooperative under Contract #020625-R42

Chico, CA, – November, 7, 2025 – Rescue 42, Inc., a leader in rapid deployable communications, is proud to announce its recent award of a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract in the Public Safety Communications Technology and Hardware Solutions category. This allows Rescue 42 to expand its offerings to public agencies across North America.

Sourcewell, a self-funded governmental organization established in 1978, facilitates a cooperative purchasing program that harnesses the collective purchasing power of more than 50,000 participating agencies. By streamlining procurement with pre-negotiated, competitive contracts, Sourcewell enables government, educational, and nonprofit organizations to secure cost-effective and efficient purchasing solutions.

Rescue 42 secured a Sourcewell contract following a rigorous request for proposal (RFP) process, ensuring compliance with local procurement requirements, and delivering exceptional value and service. This partnership grants any public agency access to purchase from Rescue 42 through a ready-to-use, Sourcewell-vetted contract, streamlining the public purchasing process.

“We’re proud to partner with Sourcewell to make it easier than ever for public safety agencies to access Rescue 42’s innovative equipment and support,” said Amy Velazquez, President of Rescue 42. “This partnership streamlines the purchasing process, allowing our customers to focus less on procurement hurdles and more on their mission—saving lives and protecting their communities.”

For more information, including how an agency can use Rescue 42’s contract, visit www.sourcewell-mn.gov/cooperative-purchasing/020625-R42.

FirstNet® and the FirstNet logo are registered trademarks and service marks of the First Responder Network Authority. CRD™, miniCRD™, SLC+™, NSD™ and miniNSD™ are trademarks of Rescue 42, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Sourcewell Contract ##020625-R42.-

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