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.
The Stevensville Town Council approved a payment to grant writers for an AFG application that would fund 127 new radios for Ravalli County fire departments
While the FCC is traditionally associated with high-rise buildings, mid-rise buildings are often just as difficult to enter and navigate after business hours
Zagaris served as the planning section chief at the scene
Maximizing the power of response vehicles
The AskRail program gives dispatchers information on train contents and provides FFs with hazmat training additional chemical details
If you don’t believe public safety personnel should be held to a higher standard, please go back to class
Why technology is the key to avoiding the next 9/11 and MCI preparedness
From remote areas to emergency vehicles, agencies can count on consistent connectivity with cellular access
Unpacking the survey data and identifying solutions to address the perfect storm of stress
Data collected will help assess emergency communications capabilities and needs of federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments
The FirstNet Health and Wellness Coalition supports initiatives that turn post-traumatic stress into growth
Orange County Fire Authority Probationary Dispatcher Chris Carvalho had only been on the job for three months
Colorado Springs firefighters now have a 24-hour drone service to assist with fireground operations and search and rescue
The carrier’s powerful 5G performance makes it a strong choice for the emergency services
If your department is struggling to replace its radios, a fire grant can help
Maui County officials sent alerts to cellphones, television and radio stations, but it is unclear if it was before widespread power, cellular outages
The Kanas City Fire Department has found its recent drone use to be effective in giving firefighters real-time information
Firefighters from three departments were able to train inside several of Lynnewood Hall’s rooms
75% of respondents said the high-stress nature of the job was the major factor in staffing shortages
Anniston firefighters will have LUNAR devices added to their gear to enhance safety and communication
A rope system was rigged to raise “Dora” from a sinkhole in Granville County
Hayward dispatchers and public safety personnel are having to track calls using pen and paper
Following the 9/11 Report, we have continued to struggle with command and communications
The faster information can get into the hands of decision makers, the increased potential for a successful outcome
“I don’t think you can ever be prepared for something like this” East Palestine Fire Chief Keith Drabick said about the fiery derailment
Former Hialeah dispatchers say calls are unanswered because the 911 center is severely understaffed
How to “own” the incident through quick, accurate and ongoing information
Detailing the U.S. Fire Administration initiative to create consistency of messaging among the fire service’s many organizations and agencies
31 residents died in the Christmas 2022 storm that dumped over 50-inches of snow with hurricane-force winds
“Every recoverable victim was saved,” Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd said, highlighting the work by EMS crews
Russell Fire Chief Dylan Riedel was flown to a burn unit after being caught in a garage fire explosion
Fire Chief Reggie Johnson and Communications Shift Supervisor David Bradshaw address the mayday call, fill-in response, and heroic acts amid loss of life
Preplanning is an integral part of the fire service’s responsibilities and should be a priority for all departments
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