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.
While the FCC is traditionally associated with high-rise buildings, mid-rise buildings are often just as difficult to enter and navigate after business hours
Zagaris served as the planning section chief at the scene
A failure in the radio alert tone caused a delay in notifying Norwich firefighters, prompting the East Great Plain volunteer department to respond first under the mutual aid agreement
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
First responders are concerned they are unwittingly putting themselves at risk by relying on residents to disclose if they are infected with COVID-19
Video tools help firefighters visualize the fireground and ensure consistent messaging during training
First responders will also be provided a daily list of addresses of people who have tested positive for COVID-19
The Columbus Divisions of Fire and Police and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said they made the decision after consulting with legal counsel
The fire department report said first responders scrambled to find the collapsed runner on a crowded bridge without adequate maps or information
Key principles to help you manage and support members through COVID-19 pandemic
The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations
Sorting through the maze of public health information overload and overlap
The three firefighters were not informed by the county health department or hospital that a patient they transported had died from the virus
After at least six pagers failed to alert firefighters to a three-alarm blaze last month, the chief pushed for upgrades to communications systems
The First Responder Network Authority announced Acting Executive Director Edward Parkinson has been selected to lead the organization
The fire department said they believed an ambulance had already been sent, but it was sent to the wrong location
Lawmakers have proposed a bill that will prevent the FCC from auctioning off the band of spectrum used by first responders across the country
Focused on the effects of the load brought home by telecommunicators, this study outlines perceived changes family members of dispatchers notice during their tenure in the profession
Court papers filed last week say Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Michael Durkin sent the texts about a subordinate in 2017
Clackamas Fire District No. 1 relies on mobile solutions from Cradlepoint to expand capabilities and ensure reliable connectivity, no matter the challenge
A paramedic and whistleblower called the commissioner’s order a “cover-up” amidst ongoing response time problems
Virginia research project highlights possible solutions for filling hiring and knowledge gaps
Officials said the response to the crash that killed two young children may have been delayed due to confusion over the pond’s location
Luzerne County signed a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. to order more than 3,000 radios to replace the old analog system
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