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.
Nine residents at Gabriel House were killed and more than 30 were injured as crews, including 30 off-duty personnel, fought through chaos to evacuate the burning facility
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As shots rang out during the deadly Canfield Mountain ambush, a Northern Lakes battalion chief’s calm and decisive 911 calls helped guide a complex response
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FirstNet, warning systems focus of House subcommittee update
Replacing an outdated proprietary system not only saved money, it improved speed, reliability and mobility
State grant funding has been awarded to counties statewide and the city of New York for improving communications operability
A nearly 250-page report described leadership that needs “immediate intervention” and a lack of on-scene management that lead to firefighter deaths
The county came to a $6.9 million agreement with New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DoIT) to join the Statewide Digital Trunked Radio
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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
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