Communications and Interoperability

Spanish for firefighters: Make your communication skills excelente

Dr. Danny Evans, aka “The Language Tutor,” shares simple keywords, directives and questions that all firefighters should know

January 18, 2024 10:55 AM

NIOSH

Conn. LODD report highlights need for better communication about health issues

The report on Burlington Firefighter Colin McFadden’s death points at early cancer screenings, timely communication about follow-up exams

January 17, 2024 09:01 AM

Communications

Top 2024 trends for emergency services you need to know about

5G, new technology and tighter security among the changes to watch for

January 02, 2024 12:14 PM

FireRescue1 Brand Studio Staff

6 Ohio suburbs to share grant for radio equipment

February 21, 2007 05:11 AM

Device will aid Ohio emergency responders

February 16, 2007 04:37 AM

Calif. fire center communications system in one hub

February 13, 2007 11:35 AM

New York, D.C. lose Anti-Terror funding

February 07, 2007 10:13 AM

Fla. communities weigh storm warnings

February 06, 2007 05:29 AM

N.Y. county want to link Amish to E-911

February 06, 2007 05:17 AM

Neb. towns split on 911 upgrades

January 22, 2007 11:26 AM

Columbus, Ohio, ranks among U.S. cities most emergency ready

January 19, 2007 04:15 AM

$7.2 million radio system ends dead spots in Fla.

January 17, 2007 12:05 PM

San Antonio weather officials say warnings to get more specific

January 16, 2007 12:31 PM

Fire warning delay angers San Francisco residents

January 16, 2007 05:36 AM

Feds praise Anaheim, Calif., homeland communications system

January 12, 2007 04:36 AM

Chicago’s emergency chief discusses city’s shaky state of preparedness

January 08, 2007 12:24 PM

Omaha, Neb. emergency communications rated average

January 05, 2007 04:31 AM

St. Louis’ metro region disaster communications rank in the middle, study says

January 04, 2007 04:02 AM

New York City outscored on disaster rating

January 03, 2007 04:40 AM

Report: Disaster communications subpar in U.S.

January 02, 2007 05:11 PM

Ham radio systems sprouting up in Calif. to help emergency services

December 30, 2006 10:51 AM

Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff puts interoperability on fast track in cities

November 30, 2006 04:27 AM

D.C. moves beyond walky-talkies and toward interoperability

November 28, 2006 04:30 AM

‘10-4' is out; emergency workers encouraged to use plain talk

November 20, 2006 05:00 AM

Communication woes vex N.M. fire department

October 26, 2006 01:25 PM

Pa. firefighters air concerns over radios

October 19, 2006 06:24 AM

Radio communication upgrades connects Arkansas agencies

October 04, 2006 07:27 AM

New dispatch facility in Washington, D.C., seen as model for rest of country

September 28, 2006 07:33 AM

FCC opens Bureau of Public Safety and Homeland Security

September 27, 2006 07:34 AM

Emergency Fire Ground Transmissions

September 18, 2006 08:20 AM

Fred LaFemina

APCO Releases Training Standards For Supervisors

August 25, 2006 11:25 AM

Report: Failure to communicate could cripple terror response in Boston

August 23, 2006 07:54 AM

Shortages keep N.M. dispatchers in high demand

August 21, 2006 07:51 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.