Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for establishing communication between an operator using a personal protection equipment (PPE) device and a central monitoring station, particularly in an emergency event. If the PPE device loses connection with a wireless network, and therefore with the central monitoring station, one or more method may be used to communicate information from the PPE device to the central monitoring station. One method may include sending a message to a predefined mobile number with location, operator, and alarm information. Another method may comprise establishing a Bluetooth connection with a secondary device, wherein the secondary device is connected to the wireless network, and sending data from the PPE device to the secondary device, wherein the secondary device forwards the data to the central monitoring station.