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.
With the right investment and buy-in, mentorship programs can facilitate skill development, career advancement and improve firefighter retention
Peer support teams are a proven tool, but not every agency has the staffing or budget to create and run their own
Focus on sharing the best of who we are as individuals and as a community
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
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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
While many fire service leaders still consider millennials to be the latest department newbies, it’s those in Generation Z that are peak-rookie age
Five tips – plus a dose of silence – can help fire service leaders stay focused on the positive
The Durham union said it can take as long as 10 minutes for firefighters to be dispatched to a call
Real-world examples highlight the simple ways supervisors can enforce fire department policies
The department began using the GoodSAM telemedicine program in December to assess some patients remotely
The “first first responders” were honored with special events, social media highlights and the “Tree of Life” campaign
The new resource is the latest in a series of publications for fire, EMS and law enforcement leaders to better understand Next Generation 911
While celebrities should be treated just like any other patient, there are unique privacy and media challenges to consider
Several factors contribute to how dispatch centers work – and hiring to fill seats will undoubtedly lead to issues
The bipartisan bill was co-authored by Rep. Norma J. Torres, who is a former LAPD dispatcher, and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a former FBI agent
The consultants’ report echoes recommendations made in 2008 when Stark County had 10 dispatch centers
Tragedy can help remind us of our ultimate mission and our ability to serve as unifiers
Minneapolis-area 911 officials are hoping to avoid problems that hampered responses to riots last year
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