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.
NIOSH investigation finds heat-damaged equipment led to lost communication during a structure fire
Ericsson has joined the ranks of vendors, reinforcing its role in delivering secure, reliable connectivity for enterprises and public safety agencies
The Stevensville Town Council approved a payment to grant writers for an AFG application that would fund 127 new radios for Ravalli County fire departments
The bill would prevent the spectrum used by first responders from being auctioned off in February 2021
How months of civil unrest forced the fire service to build new community relationships, fight for access, step up communication and protect its members
Three questions to ask before talking about your brother and sister firefighters
The APX NEXT XE P25 Smart Radio provides clearer audio, rugged reliability and touchscreen controls to help keep firefighters connected on the fireground
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
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
While it’s nearly impossible to compare 9/11 and COVID-19, there is one strong similarity
Almost 2 decades later, emergency radio channels used for COVID-19, terrorism scheduled to be cut
Download this free guide to learn everything you need to know about applying for funding radios and other communications equipment through AFG
Officials say the breach may have leaked the names and addresses of those who tested positive for the virus
In addition to stating that Hingham Fire Chief Steve Murphy mishandled the flag controversy, firefighters said he was “negligent in his duty to protect the health and welfare” of firefighters
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During crisis, chiefs must communicate effectively, be honest, get personal and convey hope
First responders have been instructed to assume everyone has the virus
First responders in some areas of Erie County reported weak signals and “spotty” coverage despite the recently-implemented $26.5 million system
Tips for fireground communications – and why silence can be golden
Critical tips for new officers running incident command, including an acronym to help control the scene
“Alyssa’s Law,” named after a Stoneman Douglas High School shooting victim, seeks to establish real-time coordination between schools and first responders
The system alerts only the fire and EMS stations being dispatched and is meant to reduce first responders’ stress
Resources for ingratiating yourself as a new chief with the most important parts of the job
The dispatcher said what she was seeing on video looked “different,” and she didn’t care if the call made her look like a “snitch”
Officials said unauthorized drones flying in restricted air space have forced them to ground their aircraft multiple times
An enduring lesson for public safety leadership in recent years is that the public wants and expects accurate information, transparency
We can’t make good progress as a fire service with leaders making decisions based on likes instead of needs
The company will provide free 5G access to all public and nonprofit state and local fire, police and EMS agencies for 10 years
The agreement had allowed the 911 center to mark virus patients’ addresses with a respiratory alert flag
IAFC identifies fire and EMS connections in the bill, calls for support of the latest coronavirus aid package
Focusing on positivity, communication and connection can help members feel supported
One firefighter suffered second-degree burns to his knees and another suffered an eye injury
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