Communications and Interoperability

Investigation finds several violations of FD policy in Chicago LODD

Ill. OSHA report highlights accountability, communication among several errors in the death of a relatively new firefighter

January 29, 2024 12:26 PM

911 and Dispatch

911 calls capture chaos over the missing in deadly Hawaii wildfire

Dispatchers overwhelmed by initial fire calls were inundated by calls looking for missing persons, trapped tourists

January 28, 2024 08:00 AM

911 and Dispatch

‘I’m on fire!': Delayed response to fire adds more scrutiny to Kan. county 911 operations

Wichita firefighters flag a problematic call after responding to a medical emergency and finding a structure fire

January 22, 2024 09:26 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

APCO Announces Project 41

August 21, 2006 06:41 AM

APCO Releases Statement Regarding 700 MHz Spectrum

August 14, 2006 09:53 AM

EDITORIAL: We have the technology for a more efficient emergency broadcast system

August 07, 2006 06:49 AM

House approves bill to ease communications among first responders

July 26, 2006 05:27 AM

Congressional E9-1-1 Caucus Co-Chairs Urge Senate To Fund E9-1-1 Grants

July 13, 2006 12:58 PM

University of Kansas Public Safety Named APCO 2006 Calls Award Winner

July 13, 2006 12:52 PM

APCO Announces 2006 PSAP Award Winners

June 30, 2006 11:59 AM

APCO Applauds Katrina Panel

June 21, 2006 12:39 PM

L.A. calls for countywide emergency radio system

June 20, 2006 07:15 AM

Minn. emergency center will put lifesaving agencies in sync

June 15, 2006 07:09 AM

APCO Stresses Importance of Telecommunicator Training

June 12, 2006 01:04 PM

APCO Reemphasizes Lessons Learned as Hurricane Season Begins

June 09, 2006 07:12 AM

APCO Annual Conference Accepted In U.S. DOC International Buyer’s Program

June 06, 2006 02:27 PM

APCO Institute Releases New Fire Service Communications Training Course

June 06, 2006 01:45 PM

APCO Applauds Verizon

June 06, 2006 01:38 PM

OPINION: Helping first responders; Create a nationwide public-safety network

June 06, 2006 06:59 AM

N.Y. developer launches improved emergency communications system

June 01, 2006 08:49 AM

‘Voice’ of L.A. Fire Dept. has final words

June 01, 2006 08:44 AM

Five years after Sept. 11, radio repeaters still rare in NYC skyscrapers

June 01, 2006 08:39 AM

Dallas’ 9-1-1 system to undergo review after news story detailed problems

May 31, 2006 01:02 PM

APCO Announces Publication Partnership

May 31, 2006 11:24 AM

N.Y.C. to test wireless networks for emergency responders

May 10, 2006 07:05 AM

DHS Preparedness Directorate and the U.S. Fire Administration Announce PREPnet Readiness Broadcasts

May 05, 2006 06:43 AM

Pa. Emergency Services Department deploys Roam Secure Alert Network (RSAN)™

May 05, 2006 06:25 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.