Communications News: How comm centers aid incident command; Interoperability tips at major incidents

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	How communication centers can aid incident commanders
	Tip: Comms considerations at major incidents
	News: NM 911 center struggles with population, cell phones

Dear FireRescue1 Member,

As you arrive on scene and start your size-up, you've got about 10,000 things going through your head. Find out how an adequately trained and staffed comms center can help take some of the pressure off by assisting with personnel accountability and monitoring incident progress.

And check out a tip from the USFA and IAFF on what considerations need to be made whenever a major incident calls for interoperability.

� The FireRescue1 Team

Communications Feature

		How communication centers can aid incident commanders
		By Bob Smith, APCO International Incident commanders are bombarded with decisions on the fireground — but communication centers can relieve some of the burden. Accountability made easy
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Communications Tip

		Comms considerations at major incidents
		By USFA/IAFF Knowing how to integrate NFPA 1221, the NIMS command structure and your technical staff is crucial in any major incident to aid interoperability. How to manage channels
		Print and share this tip Related: Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service, Section 7 - Interoperability

Featured News

		NM 911 center struggles with population, cell phones
		Too few staff and a too-small, aging building have created a "crisis" situation for a 911 call center struggling to keep up with increasing calls. Funding options explored
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Communications News

ND fire chief says radio problems may put lives at risk Calif. city irons out glitches in warning system NOTIFIER provides multimedia alerts Ga. county to switch 911 systems Pa. ATV rollover victim's brother questions 911 response Ohio fire chief secures funding for radio upgrade
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