Communications and Interoperability
The communications and interoperability resource page is designed to help firefighters keep up with the latest communications gear and best practices in mutual-aid and interoperability.
Public safety leaders warn that the House-passed bill lacks critical support for upgrading outdated 911 systems, calling the omission a threat to emergency response and community safety
Months after the Eaton Fire claimed 18 lives, emerging evidence points to critical failures in decision-making and communication
The Baltimore Fire Department will use AI and geofencing to manage 911 calls during Artscape, easing pressure on citywide dispatch
Register AEDs through the PulsePoint AED app and you could win a $500 Amazon gift card or $5,000 of AEDs for your community
Some city and police leaders have pushed to combine the 911 systems for at least 15 years, according to one 2008 study on consolidation
‘My job was to try as best I could to explain what was going on and put it in perspective’
One resident told a local news station that an ambulance was sent to the wrong address and that a few weeks later, firefighters were sent to her home for a fire that didn’t exist
AT&T expects to offer 5G+ connectivity in parts of more than 40 cities and 40 venues by the end of 2021
The system, developed by Accenture, is the result of a four-year project to build a modern, reliable platform with expanded features
A West Virginia county takes a whole-community approach to implementing broadband
FirstNet
Detailing the mission of the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association and how FirstNet is currently serving the fire service
A Monday to Sunday breakdown of what’s it’s like to serve as a fire chief for a mid-size fire department
The Hamilton Fire Department said the issue has already been remedied and did not cause any disruption or delay of firefighting at the scene
FirstNet
How to make sound decisions about emergency communications systems in an ever-changing field
Follow simple steps to build connections between fire service leaders and the newest generation of firefighters
Predicting, spotting and dismantling silos, plus preventing reemergence through a teamwork-focused mindset
4 ways to decrease response times and boost safety with integrated technologies that provide a unified experience from dispatch to fireground
Find out how your agency can access ARP and other grant funding, as well as the strategies and tactics that achieve government funding awards.
The program allows Hunterdon County first responders to access detailed floor plans through an app on their phone
FirstNet
100+ portable assets, including communications vehicles and micro SatCOLTs, will be on hand to support first responders during wildfire and hurricane season
The renowned PIO discusses some challenging incidents he covered and shares guidance for new PIOs getting their footing in the role
The new fines would kick in after the third false alarm in a calendar year, starting at $100 for the fourth false alarm, $200 for the fifth and $300 for the sixth and any additional false alarms
A system overhaul will encrypt the frequencies used by nine city departments, preventing monitoring of the transmissions
As part of the “ROG the Dog” animal-assisted therapy initiative, 30+ dogs will be stationed across the country to deploy following emergencies
Durham firefighters reported at least 46 dispatching errors or concerns this year, with Raleigh operators forced to answer nearly 1 in 10 incoming calls
Fire chiefs must focus on what they can control – their community messaging
Chief Goldfeder reacts to a chief who’s trying to connect with a neighboring fire chief ... but not having much luck
Lawmakers are unsure whether American Rescue Plan funds can be used to sustain WyoLink, which connects more than 500 agencies across the state
Find out how 5G enables public safety agencies to respond faster with real-time information that keeps first responders and their communities safer
With skills, preparation and clear expectations, firefighters can facilitate productive conversations with bystanders at an incident
The program seeks to determine which calls require a police response and which can be handled by firefighter-medics or others
Discover the best security postures with high levels of availability and reliability