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 five Cs of radio communications help firefighters deliver effective size-ups and status reports
Digital tools may streamline operations, but they risk eroding the face-to-face dialogue and trust that build strong firehouse culture and leadership
A new after-action report on January’s catastrophic Palisades Fire praises officers’ heroism but details major coordination breakdowns, unclear command structures and recordkeeping lapses
5G, new technology and tighter security among the changes to watch for
Deputy Commissioner JonPaul Augier looks back on the deployment of FireCAD system and other tech improvements
The union for Wichita firefighters claims dispatchers did not relay information about where the victim was trapped
This webinar explores exactly how to do it
5G connectivity plays an important role in areas where wires aren’t available
Tips for securing AFG funding for radios
Get started now so you’ll be ready when the application period starts
Fort Lauderdale firefighters faced fire showing from a home and an injured person
Artificial intelligence is being tested to see how it can answer non-emergency calls, reducing dispatchers’ workload
At least 98 people were killed and over 2,000 structures destroyed in the Lahaina wildfire
Developing systems and processes that support excellence ultimately drives effective leadership and fire department success
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
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