The NFPA 1930 standard is a consolidated standard governing the design, operating parameters and performance requirements for portable two-way radios and remote speaker microphones (RSMs) operating inside the hazard zone, released for the 2025 cycle.

As part of the NFPA's initiative to streamline fire service compliance for departments, the rigorous hazard zone emergency communication requirements originally established under NFPA 1802 have been seamlessly integrated, upgraded and unified alongside other fire service equipment standards.

Firefighters operate in extreme conditions, where environmental hazards can instantly compromise lifesaving equipment. Built on the foundation of NFPA 1802, the updated NFPA 1930 standard ensures that the critical voice link between firefighters and command remains functional when it matters most. By consolidating fireground equipment standards, it establishes a unified, rigorous benchmark for manufacturing, testing and deploying mission-critical communication tools.

Hardware specifications are similar to those under NFPA 1802, with no changes to the severe environmental testing requirements (e.g., high-heat immersion, direct flame exposure, ruggedized RSM connections).

Software specifications have been enhanced to include guidelines for a strict priority queue for voice announcements — prioritizing antenna and RSM failures — continuous runtime diagnostics and granular post-incident event logging.

Yes. The APX NEXT XN smart radio and its fire-rated accessories are fully certified to meet the updated NFPA 1930 standard, preserving your department’s long-term hardware investment and keeping fireground communications aligned with the latest safety mandates.

Because the APX NEXT XN is built on an advanced, software-defined smart platform, the physical ruggedness required by both standards is already built-in. The updated NFPA 1930 behavioral changes, user interfaces and advanced diagnostics are delivered seamlessly to your existing fleet via Software Release (SR) 2026.1.