Communications and Interoperability

Software

ImageTrend launches quality improvement tools for fire organizations

Fire CQI allows fire departments to synchronize review and reporting processes, configure software and address inefficiencies and challenges

May 06, 2024 11:54 AM

FirstNet

FirstNet Authority releases Emergency Management Resource Guide in Spanish

The guide is a reference tool for emergency managers and first responders interested in learning about the products, services and capabilities available with FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network

May 01, 2024 04:46 PM

Computer-Aided Dispatch

eDispatches: 20 years of service to first responders

Reflecting on the impact of the company’s fire service impact, plus a look to the future

April 29, 2024 01:46 PM

Robert Avsec

Fake 911 call suspect was volunteer firefighter

December 21, 2009 11:57 AM

Communications

Pa. 911 center overwhelmed on icy morning

December 16, 2009 05:08 AM

Radios & Radio Accessories

Scotland fire chiefs refuse radios, cite safety issues

December 15, 2009 04:21 AM

Radios & Radio Accessories

Pa. county gets $300,000 for emergency radios

December 11, 2009 04:37 AM

Best practices for safe and effective communications

December 10, 2009 06:28 AM

How to Solve Radio System Glitches Before They Happen

December 10, 2009 05:18 AM

APCO

Communications

W.Va. firefighters say phone deal could jeopardize 911

December 09, 2009 05:06 AM

Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance Awards $4.2 Million to Local Communities for Replacement of Outdated Radios

December 08, 2009 10:37 AM

Communications

Data on Atlanta 911 calls raise concern

November 23, 2009 04:21 AM

Communications

Digital radio failures frustrate Maine firefighters

November 20, 2009 05:05 AM

Communications

FDNY firefighters sent to wrong location again

November 20, 2009 04:07 AM

Communications

Maine firefighters seek return to analog radio

November 18, 2009 04:29 AM

Fire Products

Ky. firefighters use cell phone GPS to rescue hikers

November 17, 2009 03:34 AM

Communications

FDNY firefighters say 911 system is error prone

November 13, 2009 04:02 AM

Audit calls Utah county 911 system inefficient

November 12, 2009 05:27 AM

Communications

Pa. fire chief frustrated by delayed dispatches

November 12, 2009 04:15 AM

Radios & Radio Accessories

La. responders get radios to address Katrina issues

November 10, 2009 11:04 AM

Communications

Firefighters sent to wrong site as NY fire kills 3

November 09, 2009 04:50 AM

Milwaukee Fire Department dispatcher fired over sick call

November 06, 2009 06:54 AM

Md. firefighters’ new cellular device simplifies communications

November 02, 2009 04:11 AM

Aussie firefighters blast incompatible radio systems

October 29, 2009 05:25 AM

Mobile Data

Mobile command center helps Maine responders handle large events

October 27, 2009 11:08 AM

Wisconsin DOT Awarded $16.3 to Build Statewide Public Safety Radio Communications System

October 21, 2009 08:05 AM

Digital radios put Colo. responders, agencies on same frequency

October 19, 2009 09:59 AM

Punishment dealt in Chicago 911 dispatch screw-up

October 19, 2009 05:13 AM

Grant to improve firefighter radio communications in NY county

October 15, 2009 07:27 AM

Evacuation ordered for 80 homes in central Calif.

October 14, 2009 04:44 AM

Pa. county adds radio towers to address responder concerns

October 13, 2009 11:13 AM

Selecting features for firefighter radios

October 13, 2009 09:57 AM

Syndromic Surveillance for Pandemic Illness

October 13, 2009 07:00 AM

APCO

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.