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 this year is certainly not the first Inauguration Day, it is the first one for a candidate who has already experienced two assassination attempts
Avoid transmitting a garbled or confusing message with these tips from Gordon Graham
Replacing the phrase “my department” with the more inclusive “our department” highlights teamwork and accountability
Verizon seeks innovators to accelerate 5G technology development for first responders
When the unthinkable occurs, 911 operators are the first contact the public has with first responders
An evolving skill set, a focus on communication and new approaches to firefighter training will help to change the culture in the fire service
Chief Marc Bashoor learns the up-and-coming trends in fire service innovation, technology and communication from leaders at Fire Rescue International
FireRescue1 Executive Editor Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Hank Clemmensen, past president, IAFC, and FirstNet consultant, about what fire chiefs need to know about FirstNet and how to get where they need to be to onboard
Every responder should be trained on four roadway safety basics to prepare for the hazards they face on every trip outside the fire station
50 simultaneous gas explosions and fires in three Massachusetts communities drives home the need for interoperable radios and automatic aid
The telecommunications company noted that it often removes data speed restrictions when contacted in emergency situations
The podcast highlights first responders and their experiences with FirstNet
Jenna Newman created cards using the Picture Exchange Communication System that include images broken down into categories
The app also has a feature that allows users to type messages to dispatchers, for situations when speaking is difficult or dangerous
FirstNet Senior Fire Services Advisor Mike Worrell discussed the history, implementation and future plans for the first responder network
The products are designed to work together to improve command center operations
Understand the nuances of your community and your firefighters, and take them where they need to be
The study aimed to determine whether data could be used to estimate air quality impacts from smoke in areas where air monitoring stations might not be present
In a climate that seems like it’s teeming with anger at all times, emergency responders must learn how to dial down the intensity
Three individuals were named 2018 Hooley Awards winners at the 10th annual ImageTrend Connect Conference on July 19
It’s time to get your dispatch system up to speed
Five years has made a world of difference to first responders on the ground in Boston on race day, thanks to the reliability of FirstNet’s communication network
Effective communication is the fuel that feeds momentum and action in achieving progress in the fire service
Implement formal unified command, critical incident stress management and radio encryption to improve your active shooter response
The Charlotte Fire Department is using the alert system to help solve the problem of drivers not moving out of the way for fire trucks and ambulances
Shared situational awareness, interoperable communications and other features to look for in a PS-COMP
The restructuring includes a new, improved wireless alert system that will cause residents’ cell phones to vibrate or sound an alarm in an emergency
The 911 landscape has changed as acts of mass violence and other multi-caller/multi-victim high-threat incidents begin to increase
Incident commanders should have a fool-proof way to track their firefighters’ whereabouts, assignments and safety at the fireground
Gone are the days of one-way pagers and dispatch notes; everything you need to know is in your pocket
Few things are as important when responding to a call than the ability to communicate with other firefighters at the scene
