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 OCFA uses tabletop drills with partner agencies to coordinate preparedness for major incidents
A $97K upgrade will notify only the Hattiesburg fire stations needed, cutting overnight disruptions and improving firefighter health
State and Buffalo Fire Department reports cite accountability lapses, interior ops failures, an untrained acting officer and delays in defensive ops in death of Firefighter Jason Arno
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
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
The incident in Ohio serves as a reminder for all first responders to both train and coordinate early and often with community partners
A back-to-basics review of communication center types and facility equipment, plus must-have dispatcher skills
The new NFPA 1802 standard sets the bar higher – but Motorola was well-equipped to meet it
Crews added more than 2,000 wireless network antennas and additional improvements in and around State Farm Stadium and the Phoenix metro area
Captain Ashley Losch explains the endless coordination at play, identifies the biggest hurdles ahead, and even spills a little big game tea
Applying new concepts to accepted communication models could heighten fireground efficiency and effectiveness
The benefits of 5G are not limited to wireless phone use
Dozens of potential integrations can help keep providers better informed
View this webinar to hear about use cases deployed on Zebra devices running Windows Pro and how you can adopt these technologies for your teams
All public safety agencies will be located in one location for better communication; HPD’s police chief will have the authority to reject security plans
The credential is available to career public information officers and volunteers
Learn how technology will shape the future of public safety operations, based on results of the second annual Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications survey
Get started now so you’ll be in a good position to submit when the application period starts
Optimize your readiness for natural and manmade disasters and other expanded response efforts
The Snyder Fire Department’s new four-phase recruitment strategy is already showing results
Facts are your friends when it comes to making the case for more money
During wildfire season and throughout the year, FirstNet ensures communications and connection to critical systems are reliable when they matter most
Get an early look at the changes on the table and their likely consequences, and learn more about the decision to restructure PPE-focused standards
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