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.
Nine McKinney firefighters were injured, including two seriously, during search operations at a 2025 McMansion fire, underscoring air management, size-up and interior coordination
From the Super Bowl to the Olympics, veteran chiefs reveal how to build a unified command structure that holds under pressure — before the first siren sounds
Chief Bryan Frieders breaks down the fire department role at major events like the Super Bowl and large festivals
NIOSH investigation finds heat-damaged equipment led to lost communication during a structure fire
Ericsson has joined the ranks of vendors, reinforcing its role in delivering secure, reliable connectivity for enterprises and public safety agencies
The Stevensville Town Council approved a payment to grant writers for an AFG application that would fund 127 new radios for Ravalli County fire departments
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
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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
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
How emergency responders overcome communication challenges and secure reliable networks
How to safely mitigate incidents with half-stories
T-Mobile doubles down on support for first responders with major ecosystem partnerships like Samsung, individual benefits and a $2M+ scholarship fund for children of fallen first responders
Communication and command failures were key in fatal Florida fire that killed Loretta Pickard
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How AI-driven platforms are revolutionizing public safety messaging and disaster preparedness
Active911 has teamed up with PRYME to enhance emergency communications for first responders enabling seamless communication between radios and cellphones during critical situations
Learn how NERIS is providing first responders with more accurate and actionable post-incident information
After-action reports and investigations revealed issues with alert systems in past wildfires as well as the timeliness of notifications
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
The team deployed nearly 900 times in 2024, supporting first responders in nearly every state and Washington D.C
Report identifies preventable failures in communication, planning, execution and leadership on and before July 13 incident
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
Real-world case studies from EMS Lawyer Doug Wolfberg reveal critical takeaways for EMS providers working alongside law enforcement
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In Pierce County, Washington, five 911 centers unified into South Sound 911, streamlining emergency communication and inspiring nationwide public safety improvements
Anne Arundel County Fire Chief Trisha Wolford is one of seven new members supporting the nationwide public safety broadband network
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