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.
Cleveland legislators intend to spend $18M to replace hundreds of radios used by first responders
Chris Lombard was presented the Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award
The Community Connect feature allows citizens to provide critical information to Newburyport firefighters
Special “flash cards” are being issued to help firefighters gain immediate and vital information from people with hearing problems
The dispatcher, who was a trainee, had trouble communicating with a woman reporting a fire that destroyed three row houses
The Commercial Mobile Alert System will direct emergency messages to cell phones in case of a terrorist attack, natural disaster or other serious emergencies
Emergency responders have improved communication across departments
Officials say one dispatcher was fired and another resigned for sleeping on job
New document covers some of the risks posed by the transition such as potential reduction in coverage
APX 6000XE designed specifically for departments outside of large city environments
Phone number database contained area codes that had not been updated
Next step is to develop a more detailed analysis of consolidating dispatch
It would cost about $5 each time dispatchers sent firefighters, medics or rescue crews to the townships
The 22 new radios will offer more reliable access to mutual aid channels
Organizers said they wanted to meet with agencies that have like-minded dispatching philosophies
Keeping communication open lets you know if your plan is being carried out, and if it’s having the impact you’re hoping for
Wireless system sends the signal directly to SEECOM regional dispatch center, which notifies local fire departments
Pittman Center firefighters have been outfitted with an $8,399 state-of-the-art communications system from the Firehouse Subs’ Public Safety Foundation
The Port Authority is expanding its antiquated radio infrastructure, which is not compatible with the emergency communications setup of the NYPD and the FDNY
The state-of-the-art system has enough sirens to cover Norman’s city limits
Incoming calls and outgoing directions to fire, medical teams will be handled in 1 location
Twenty firefighters and 11 residents were injured in the fire that killed a woman
Fire Chief Tom Garrett said the damage was minimal but could have been catastrophic
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