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.
The chain of command and issuance of orders can become complicated if all parties involved do not respect the system and its boundaries
Build strong relationships before an emergency arises
A logistics team is essential for streamlining larger, more complex operations
The county has been given a deadline of 55 days to pay the bill, which is about $500,000 over its budget, after which first responders will no longer have radio communications access
FirstNet was one of several AT&T services temporarily disrupted when an RV exploded next to AT&T’s central office in Nashville
Emergency services and utilities pivot as outages continue in southern Middle Tennessee
The bill includes the Don’t Break Up the T-Band Act, which prevents the auction of the T-Band spectrum deemed critical to radio communications in metro areas
Learn 7 escalation phrases to avoid, plus alternative phrases to help defuse confrontational moments with patients or bystanders
Learn about the state of public safety and how your agency can best plan for short- and long-term operational challenges
The pandemic will solidify new best practices for agencies to manage a disaster that inhibits physical EOC operations
The new computer-aided dispatch system allows for immediate automated selection of the closest available fire and EMS unit for all emergency calls
Jackson County Parks and Roads Director John Vial took the helm of the county’s new emergency operations center when the county’s health department was overwhelmed due to COVID-19
From ground-based robots to space-based tools, there are several high-tech products making waves in the fire service
Subtle shifts in thinking add up to big results, offering greater levels of resilience to draw from during challenging times
An Orange County Fire Authority dispatcher sent a fire helicopter that arrived in 18 minutes instead of calling a sheriff’s copter only a minute away
Scott Davidson, 45, is the second Kansas City Fire Department member to die from the virus over the weekend
Ohio and Kentucky fire departments work in a unified command to manage a fire and hazmat incident on the Brent Spence Bridge connecting the states
The family of the patient who died called the hospital directly after failing to reach a 911 operator due to a rare power distribution unit failure
Joseph Thuesen was fired as the top administrator of Sacramento County’s fire/EMS dispatch center last year after an investigation into “financial irregularities” and alleged threats of violence
The ultimate goal of the High-Performance Organization model is to have more problem-finders AND more problem-solvers
Moscow Volunteer Fire Department officials say the purchase would prevent members from needing to share radios, which could increase COVID-19 risk
Firefighters face new threats, prompting additional collaboration with public safety partners and needs for enhanced technology
A firefighter’s guide to size-up, ventilation, fire attack – and when to go defensive
The task force was developed after a third-party review found problems with staffing levels, training, morale, harassment and more at Tuscon’s Public Safety Communications Department
One councilman who supports the Gill Hall Volunteer Fire Company claims the delay in getting the station dispatched is a “stall tactic” designed to force the agency into a merger
Fire departments have the opportunity to speed area connectivity – an investment that will benefit the entire community
Use communications-focused models, methods to enhance fireground communication among members
Outlining the primary and measurable objectives of company-level leadership
The “safety band” spectrum used to keep first responders from getting caught in traffic en route to an emergency may be opened up for use by unlicensed Wi-Fi users
Municipalities in several states reported 911 outages on Monday night, many of which were resolved after a few hours
The billing of fees issued to insurance companies for medical care rendered by Vallejo firefighters was suspended until further notice after patients mistook fee notices for bills
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