The Kidde 6830-3 is a portable plug-in telephone handset built for fire alarm system communication. Firefighters and building engineers plug it into Kidde 6833-4 telephone jacks wired to the fire alarm control panel, giving them a dedicated voice channel to the fire command center during an event - no reliance on building intercom or cellular service.
Purpose-built for fire alarm communication
The handset ships with a 5' coiled cord and plug that connects directly to Kidde 6833-4 telephone jacks. These jacks are typically installed at annunciator stations, stairwell landings, and fire command rooms throughout the building. The system provides reliable hardwired communication that stays operational even when other building systems are compromised.
Key features
- Portable and plug-in ready: connects to any Kidde 6833-4 telephone jack in the building
- 5' coiled cord provides working room at the jack location without excess cable management
- Hardwired communication path through the FACP - independent of building intercom, Wi-Fi, or cellular networks
- Black finish for standard fire command and annunciator station installations
System requirements
Requires Kidde 6833-4 telephone jacks wired to a compatible Kidde fire alarm control panel with telephone communication capability. The handset is a field-deployable accessory - no programming or configuration required.
