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
Fire officials say the $323,000 will be used topurchase radios, laptops and defibrillators
Towns, counties, fire departments, EMS, and other agencies all benefitted from money, with the main goal of building NIMS compliance
Called 18 times in two months
The home was ‘heavily’ damaged, but no one was injured
Conference told there will be several advantages of a broadband network dedicated solely to first responders
MSAT-G2 designed for rural, remote, disaster-prone areas
First test results were unacceptable, said Department of Information, Technology and Telecommunications spokesman
Company rolls out new products at IWCE
Authorities had provided five cell phone numbers for emergencies; ham radio operators were stationed at 12 key intersections
Firefighters acting without their full crew and accountability problems contributed to the deaths of two Buffalo firefighters, a report found
The Lake-Cook Regional Critical Incident Partnership meets to train all sides for likely responses to a variety of emergencies
A proposal by Nextel would have the phone company complete fire communication antenna preparation work for York County
Veteran firefighter creates customizable incident management software
The Lockport Police Department will dispatch firefighters in a plan to save on costs
Kanawha County emergency dispatchers are now able to tell callers what to do until an ambulance arrives
Youngster was scared as grandmother had suffered a severe asthma attack
WTX-4100 Tactical Microphone and PRYMEBLU newest products from innovation company
Broadband is coming, but experts disagree on when and how
Radio manufacturer rolls out new radios and plans for digital radios
Newly-revised FCC includes a proposal to spend as much as $16 billion in the next decade
Current and future challenges to public safety communications
House Speaker Larry Cretul pulls his support from bill
It was the largest inter-agency training exercise in the town’s history
Emergency data integration system looks to streamline fire and EMS data
Town law enforcement are sometimes dispatched to accident scenes while fire and rescue workers may not be
Several Salt Lake County fire departments will soon have Bluetooth technology that allows EMTs to transmit EKG data directly to hospitals
The firefighter was not wearing a seat belt, possibly unfastening it to reach a radio
Police officers, firefighters and other emergency workers would be able to communicate with each other