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.
Boise residents worry about being trapped by wildfires as developments use single-access roads
Firefighters in Daviess County are looking for a permanent solution to transmit signals from dispatch to pagers
The fire departments will use the grant money to replace older, failing firefighter radios and improve communication between departments
The new system would allow the two agencies to share one dispatch system in order to receive information from both agencies at once
Verizon says the network gives officials “the opportunity to weigh all their options as they make their important communications network decisions”
The automatic aid program ensures the closest crew will respond to the incident no matter what jurisdiction it falls in
The visual report was created to help local leaders understand how the two resources can work together to improve emergency communication
Matthew Sanchez, a 10-year veteran, told the caller to “deal with it yourself” before hanging up
Once completed in all states, it will be the first nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to America’s first responders
Cellphones were receiving emergency evacuation alerts for the wrong city
Authorities said the malfunctions in the system deprives responders of recent emergency information
The network will modernize communications with technologies that will help save lives
The text-to-911 service will aid people who are speech or hearing impaired or crime victims
After a decade of work to forge a public-private partnership, the dream of a dedicated public safety network is close to becoming a reality
Dedicated access to the network and robust coverage in hard-to-reach areas are among the benefits fire departments may see
The 911 center is so severely understaffed that the city has spent more than $400,000 in overtime in recent months just to get the phones answered
The police file describes a scene with low visibility, firefighters yelling for help and garbled radio transmissions
In-person communication can be a logistics nightmare, but there are times it is the only way for a chief to get important messages to the entire department
The department downloaded the sign-language app on its iPads to communicate with people who are deaf or hard of hearing
Language and culture can greatly impede a department’s efforts to resolve and prevent emergencies, but there are ways to overcome it
Public safety professionals across all disciplines have been waiting for more than 15 years for the construction of an interoperable national network for wireless and data communications
Download this free infographic to learn the results from a recent FireRescue1 survey that exposes interoperability myths
The high-speed network aims to equip firefighters, EMS and police with a single network that allows real-time communication during crises
Learn about the results from a recent FireRescue1 survey, which debunked industry misconceptions about interoperability usage among firefighters
The eDispatches service now offers CAD integration for more complete notifications and one-touch mapping on mobile devices
A founder and executive director of an EMS training program shares his thoughts
Managing the media and public-facing communication is a science unto itself; here’s a look at why PIOs are vital and what you can do help them
Unmanned aerial vehicles could be the solution to challenges first responders face during deadly scenarios
The role, though thankless, is endlessly important.
The ancient Greeks developed communication strategies to influence people, and they should be used by every fire chief today
When Capt. Christopher Bartley filed a formal request for 911 data relating to calls placed on hold, officials told him they didn’t have the data
Under City Accelerator, Louisville Metro is working on over 50 projects that address urban challenges through a new collaboration and data innovation process
Sevier County officials stated during a news conference Friday that they sent the evacuation notice via text, radio and TV
