Communications and Interoperability

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Calif. congresswoman to bring 911 dispatcher as guest to State of the Union

“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

March 06, 2024 03:42 PM

8 Ohio FDs receive grants to improve radio communications

Lawrence County fire departments were among over 300 FDs in the state to receive a total of $4M in funding

February 28, 2024 07:51 AM

Drones

Joint police and fire Drone First Responder program launches in California

Fremont becomes the first city to implement a drone as first responder program in both its police and fire departments

February 22, 2024 04:08 PM

Being a Champion of Safety

October 13, 2008 12:12 PM

Fire Department Safety Officers Association

FCC seeks to revive emergency communications network plan

September 26, 2008 05:12 AM

National emergency communications plan set back again by economy

September 25, 2008 06:08 AM

Radios put firefighters’ lives at risk, says Pa. chief

September 24, 2008 07:18 AM

‘Notify Chicago’ to send residents text messages in emergencies

September 10, 2008 07:12 AM

911 cell calls lag in Calif. city

September 08, 2008 06:36 AM

Vt. firefighters demand probe of 911 outage

September 05, 2008 01:20 PM

D.C. tests online public safety communication system

August 28, 2008 12:24 PM

D-Block debacle: Emergency communications network stalls

August 27, 2008 07:30 AM

Code Red system tells 895 Ill. residents about shelter

August 27, 2008 06:21 AM

Wireless headset frees up in-cab communications

August 21, 2008 01:24 PM

Motorola unveils new multi-band radios at APCO show

August 21, 2008 11:56 AM

FDNY: Radio training needed after deadly WTC fire

August 21, 2008 04:42 AM

Firm will scrutinize Ga. 911 system after woman’s death

August 19, 2008 05:42 AM

Ga. town to change dispatch services in wake of delayed response

August 18, 2008 06:10 AM

Firecom Introduces the First Wireless Headset at Fire-Rescue International

August 15, 2008 05:17 PM

Editorial: Atlanta 911 system needs full review

August 15, 2008 12:40 PM

Crash on bridge tests Md. first responders

August 14, 2008 05:35 AM

Interoperability system bridges communications gap

August 11, 2008 11:56 AM

How to buy fire communications equipment

July 23, 2008 12:09 PM

FireRescue1 Staff

Chicago department tests digital radio system

July 23, 2008 04:57 AM

‘Delay to action’ faulted in fatal Minn. fire

July 14, 2008 05:31 AM

Md. plans uniform radio system

July 11, 2008 05:02 AM

Out-of-state help arrives for Calif. firefighters

June 25, 2008 05:16 AM

Near Misses Highlight Poor Communication

June 09, 2008 06:29 AM

Jason Poremba

Woman thanks Mo. dispatcher for saving life

May 28, 2008 05:32 AM

Maine county resumes handling 911 calls

May 23, 2008 05:41 AM

911 system seemed to work properly in fatal Maine fire

May 21, 2008 05:41 AM

NCO Consortium Identifies Critical Emergency Responder Interoperability Gaps

April 23, 2008 12:31 PM

USFA highlights lessons learned from Minn. bridge collapse

April 21, 2008 08:27 AM

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.