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.
How AI-driven platforms are revolutionizing public safety messaging and disaster preparedness
Active911 has teamed up with PRYME to enhance emergency communications for first responders enabling seamless communication between radios and cellphones during critical situations
Learn how NERIS is providing first responders with more accurate and actionable post-incident information
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
Whether to send crews into the warm zone is one of the most difficult for ICs
It’s admirable to want to rescue occupants, but the gamble elevates the risk for firefighters and prolongs fire operations
Tips for enhancing your live-fire training, focusing on factors like ALS transport, hoseline deployment, gpms, interior and exterior safety officers, and more
Amid a nationwide staffing shortage, learn how you can support the lifesaving role of public safety dispatchers – the FIRST first responders
eDispatches’ latest app feature adds a new dimension to the mapping of hydrant locations and other community POIs
Officers must take personal responsibility for member readiness and plan single-company and multi-company drills to hone their own command skills
Navigating incident and operational briefings, team feedback and morale, and hot washes
“We can’t plan for everything, but with the right people, policies, training, and supervision in place we can best handle whatever may come our way”
A new Las Cruces, New Mexico, program aims to better serve community members experiencing mental health emergencies
