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.
Essex chief told selectmen the all-volunteer model is no longer sustainable and outlined a plan to add limited full-time staff, expand daytime coverage and and modernize the fleet
Los Angeles-area chiefs detail lessons from the January firestorm to guide all-hazards response
The AP reconstructed the July 4 Texas flash flood rescue using responder audio and survivor footage, revealing a chaotic response as the disaster killed 136 people
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
Advance your career and better serve your community by leveraging the right training and certification programs
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
Learn how next-generation 911 will help responders navigate COVID-19
A proposed ballot measure would help the county raise money to replace the system, which has failed more than four times in the last seven months
Many county leaders have refused to sign the nine-page non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement required to obtain address lists for their 911 centers
Four fire department representatives share their tips for reinforcing health and safety messages during the pandemic
First responders mourned the loss this week of Camden County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatcher Rachel Hodge
County officials said they weren’t willing to risk potential penalties for violating the required non-disclosure agreement
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Spokane Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer about a variety of personnel-focused issues to help chiefs better connect with members
Putnam County 911 Dispatcher and former Lake Carmel Fire Chief Robert Shannon II, 49, died after becoming ill during a shift at the 911 center
Working from home is the new normal for support staff: Lifestyle, office setup and HIPAA are key factors for being productive and compliant in the home space
The “thin gold line” banners were installed in observance of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
