5GCampBOS: How to Ensure Reliable Communication During Public Safety Operations

How can reliable communication be achieved in public safety operations? We explored this question in collaboration with the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences and the Krefeld Fire Department as part of the 5GCampBOS project. The study examined the contribution that 5G mobile private networks, mobile 5G networks, and 5G device-to-device communication can make to modern and resilient networking. Among other things, the focus was on data rates, latency, energy consumption, and the effective use of relay functions.

Broadband is becoming increasingly important in practical applications

At the same time, operational demands are noticeably increasing. This is because modern public safety communications have long since expanded beyond mere voice communication. Video transmissions, image data, and the use of thermal imaging cameras are becoming increasingly common. This is precisely why there is a growing need for high-speed, stable, and secure connections.

However, this must not create an additional hurdle for emergency responders on the scene. Rather, the technology must operate seamlessly in the background. Whether it’s voice, live video, or thermal imaging data: what matters is that information reaches the place where it is needed during operations.

It is not the individual technology that matters

A key finding from the project is therefore this: it is not the individual technology that is decisive, but rather the interaction between different networks. For users, it must remain transparent which network is being used in the background. What matters is communication that functions reliably, stably, and securely in practice.

This is precisely why local 5G networks and device-to-device communication are so exciting. They can create new possibilities when they are sensibly combined and consistently tailored to real-world scenarios. The project is investigating exactly this added value for next-generation public safety and emergency services (BOS) communication.

When research and practice come together

For us at Triopt Group, it’s particularly exciting when theory turns into practice. That’s exactly why the closing event at the Krefeld Fire Department was such an important milestone in the project. Everyone involved gathered there to share their experiences and review the results together.

In the video of the closing event, we therefore let the images and our partners do the talking. Standing right next to the fire truck, they discuss the collaboration, the challenges, and the key insights from 5GCampBOS.

Upcoming Event: Triopt Group Day 2026 on June 18

Anyone interested in secure communications, public safety-related scenarios, and critical infrastructure should mark their calendars for Triopt Group Day 2026—our event on June 18, 2026, in Moers.

Thank you to all our partners

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, the Krefeld Fire Department, as well as BDBOS and the Federal Ministry of the Interior, who made this project possible.