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• House passes bill to protect T-band spectrum

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  The bill would prevent the spectrum used by first responders from being auctioned off in February 2021

• How the new fire smart radio by Motorola Solutions helps protect your focus when it matters most

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  The APX NEXT XE P25 Smart Radio provides clearer audio, rugged reliability and touchscreen controls to help keep firefighters connected on the fireground

• Pa. 911 center cuts out nonemergency tasks for dispatchers amid staffing shortage

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  A letter sent to all York County fire, EMS and police chiefs stated first responders must perform nonemergency communications tasks themselves until staffing issues are resolved

• Ohio dispatch center trials 911 system that streams live video

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  Officials said the 911eye system will equip first responders with important details about a scene, such as the color of smoke or severity of a car crash

• AFG 2020: Communications Project Application Guide (eBook)

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  Download this free guide to learn everything you need to know about applying for funding radios and other communications equipment through AFG

• FBI investigates breach of server used by SD dispatchers to identify COVID-19 patients

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  Officials say the breach may have leaked the names and addresses of those who tested positive for the virus

• Apps every firefighter should have on their phone

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  Did we miss your favorite app in our roundup? Let us know in the comment section below

• Pa. county first responders report coverage problems with new radio system

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  First responders in some areas of Erie County reported weak signals and "spotty" coverage despite the recently-implemented $26.5 million system

• Fla. governor signs law requiring silent panic alarms in schools

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  "Alyssa's Law," named after a Stoneman Douglas High School shooting victim, seeks to establish real-time coordination between schools and first responders

• Pittsburgh debuts 'silent' alarm system

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  The system alerts only the fire and EMS stations being dispatched and is meant to reduce first responders' stress

• Quick take: Communication, command and fresh socks - EMS lessons learned from Ferguson riots

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  The absence of a unified command center early on, being misled by social media and communication with crews provided valuable insight on EMS response to protests

• T-Mobile launches free 5G for first responders

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  The company will provide free 5G access to all public and nonprofit state and local fire, police and EMS agencies for 10 years

• On-Demand Webinar: Gaining situational awareness and sharing information using digitally-enabled 911 services with NGA911

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  Learn how next-generation 911 will help responders navigate COVID-19

• Ore. county officials say failing radio system 'very dangerous' for first responders, public

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  A proposed ballot measure would help the county raise money to replace the system, which has failed more than four times in the last seven months

• Pa. county leaders say over-strict legal document an obstacle to virus patient addresses

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  Many county leaders have refused to sign the nine-page non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement required to obtain address lists for their 911 centers

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