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.
Launched in 2023, the Skydio X10 was specifically designed for first responders
Over 20 states have enacted legislation to provide digital mapping, site-specific labeling, critical details to first responders
“I hope by inviting a current 911 dispatcher, I am able to bring awareness to this important issue and my bill, the 911 Saves Act to finally give them the recognition and resources they need and deserve,” Rep. Norma Torres said
The men are working on a unified, computer-aided dispatch system that utilizes “point addresses” to pinpoint emergencies for responders
Firefighter wife settled her wrongful-death lawsuit against 2 security companies for ‘mishandling’ initial fire report
Volunteer fire company to purchase new communications equipment with funding
She was later given a “Super Hero” button during a visit to the dispatch center and treated to a trip to Chuck E. Cheese
S. 28, the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, is reintroduced into Senate
Responders had to communicate via cell phones at a fire in December due to dropped or missed radio calls and pages
New system will allow first responders from various agencies to communicate directly at scene of emergency
Officials in Aurora and Naperville insist they are confident it will function effectively after the provider makes the necessary tweaks
Additional FDNY ambulances were on the road and extra firefighters were working, but it wasn’t enough to handle the massive call load
No matter how sophisticated our technology has become, it is never a replacement for the basics
County operator knew the call came from the North Side but picked the incorrect street in the 911 computer system
Department has been slowly trying to replace all our portable and truck radios that cannot accept the new programming
Company says the announced split of Motorola Mobility from Motorola Inc. means improved research and development and better products for the public safety market
Cell phone coverage has been a chronic problem in the area for many years — and a ‘perfect storm’ of bad circumstances could prove life-threatening to somebody
The project involves construction of as many as 14 new radio towers to improve communications among fire companies
The country only has 1,400 firefighters, far below the worldwide average
New rule will require equipment that can be programmed to operate on a modified frequency
The mostly handheld, 2,000 radios are needed so Dallas police and fire-rescue workers can communicate with those from Arlington, Fort Worth and other cities
Demonstration is a significant milestone in the development of LTE for public safety
County Emergency Services coordinator Paul Quairoli says communication between towns ‘possibly sets up the emergency plan for failure’
New system intends to remove dead spots in dispatch coverage and allow different agencies to communicate directly during emergencies
The new $36 million digital radio system in York County may finally phase out local companies’ older, analog devices
Lives were saved in the fire because of the way police officers and firefighters worked together
It allegedly took 16 minutes for Comcast to determine the victim’s address and for paramedics to arrive, but they left because the door was locked
City officials recommend joining the municipal network ChatComm, because it offers a fixed price and more local control
U1 fills an ‘important niche’ in the portable computing market
When you watch C-SPAN and read between the lines of what some of the major players are saying, one cannot help but be optimistic about D-Block
One paramedic was fired and three others were suspended over his death