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.
With the right investment and buy-in, mentorship programs can facilitate skill development, career advancement and improve firefighter retention
Peer support teams are a proven tool, but not every agency has the staffing or budget to create and run their own
Focus on sharing the best of who we are as individuals and as a community
The guidelines urge early notification of first responders if patients have possible symptoms of the virus
The departments began last week using automatic vehicle locator technology to dispatch first responders based on which vehicles are closest to incidents
MSA’s G1 SCBA integrates a thermal imaging camera, PASS device, enhanced voice communication and GPS locator in one SCBA
Part 1 – Recently retired PIO Mark Brady details his career and the industry changes that impacted the PIO position
Part 2 – Mark Brady shares timeless tips for PIOs and reflects on three critical fire incidents
Officials are investigating whether incorrect data in the county’s GIS mapping system slowed down the arrival of first responders
The county’s 911 coordinator said the “questionable” reliability of the current system “is a safety risk to our responders”
Fire and police leaders met with dispatch center officials and questioned a recent notice that services would be reduced due to staffing
A mobile platform helps Indianapolis FD streamline inspections and stay on top of critical information that keeps firefighters and citizens safer and better informed
Fire officer tips for effective communication with firefighters at the station
The right mobile apps can keep firefighters connected to everything dispatch has to offer about their fire scene – enhancing their performance and safety – and help fire inspectors complete more inspections than ever before with more accuracy
Federal regulators are setting up the suicide prevention hotline, which will be reachable by dialing 988
A new PBS documentary suggests last year’s devastating Camp Fire could have been less catastrophic had potentially life-saving emergency alerts gone out as intended
Students will get hands-on career development experience while providing support to first responders
The California firefighters said they were able to respond immediately after the PulsePoint app alerted them to the injured woman
Wait times for 911 callers reduced by three-fourths after the city combined its police and fire-EMS communication centers and upgraded technology
The county is inviting residents to sign up and provide information that would be useful to first responders in an emergency
Officials say they are seeing more emergency calls in Spanish and Burmese, and that translation services can interpret up to 150 different languages
Detailing the information to share in a press briefing and how to build trust with the public and media
A consultant recommended strategic planning and hiring more staff to reduce mandatory overtime and improve morale
Ira Younger called for help after his grandmother passed out and hit her head on the kitchen floor while making him a snack
A training-focused approach to putting generational conflicts aside – and learning from each other
If merger with Sprint closes, the “New T-Mobile” will provide free service to public and nonprofit law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies that apply
An initial inquiry report highlighted “significant systemic failings” by the LFB, including poor evacuation, command and communication procedures
Use this expert guide to help you apply for and win AFG funding for your communications project
Download this free eBook to learn more about the challenges faced and lessons learned from the 2018 California wildfires and what you can do now to prepare for the next wildfire
Chief Greg Cassell underscores the importance of interagency relationships in planning and staging for mass gatherings
Try the Behavioral Change Stairway Model to improve on-scene communication
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