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.
While the FCC is traditionally associated with high-rise buildings, mid-rise buildings are often just as difficult to enter and navigate after business hours
Zagaris served as the planning section chief at the scene
A failure in the radio alert tone caused a delay in notifying Norwich firefighters, prompting the East Great Plain volunteer department to respond first under the mutual aid agreement
Five steps to establish a solid track record, plus key legal and ethical issues to consider
Learn how balanced usability, access and security enable first responders to do their jobs more effectively wherever they are
Mission critical communications networks and Wireless WAN work in concert to enable first responders to make informed decisions and act quickly
How technological advances influence PSAPs and ECCs and redefine the public safety ecosystem
The new XL Extreme 400P from L3Harris is much more than P25-compliant
Fire apparatus evolve to include more safety, storage and communication features
Use this expert guide to help you apply for and win AFG funding for your communications project
According to Houston’s FF union president, officials had asked for radios to contact private EMS but were only provided cellphone numbers
Officials say the upgrades aim to improve voice quality, allow for more seamless communication among agencies, and enhance network security
Watching ‘COPS’ together is more than a welcome mental getaway – it sparks important conversations about what it means to be a first responder
The 988 mental health crisis dialing code goes live July 16. The experts outline what to expect
Download this free grant guide to learn more about how your department can benefit from this federal funding opportunity
FirstNet, warning systems focus of House subcommittee update
Replacing an outdated proprietary system not only saved money, it improved speed, reliability and mobility
State grant funding has been awarded to counties statewide and the city of New York for improving communications operability
A nearly 250-page report described leadership that needs “immediate intervention” and a lack of on-scene management that lead to firefighter deaths
The county came to a $6.9 million agreement with New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DoIT) to join the Statewide Digital Trunked Radio
Register AEDs through the PulsePoint AED app and you could win a $500 Amazon gift card or $5,000 of AEDs for your community
Some city and police leaders have pushed to combine the 911 systems for at least 15 years, according to one 2008 study on consolidation
‘My job was to try as best I could to explain what was going on and put it in perspective’
One resident told a local news station that an ambulance was sent to the wrong address and that a few weeks later, firefighters were sent to her home for a fire that didn’t exist
AT&T expects to offer 5G+ connectivity in parts of more than 40 cities and 40 venues by the end of 2021
The system, developed by Accenture, is the result of a four-year project to build a modern, reliable platform with expanded features
A West Virginia county takes a whole-community approach to implementing broadband
FirstNet
Detailing the mission of the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association and how FirstNet is currently serving the fire service
A Monday to Sunday breakdown of what’s it’s like to serve as a fire chief for a mid-size fire department
The Hamilton Fire Department said the issue has already been remedied and did not cause any disruption or delay of firefighting at the scene
FirstNet
How to make sound decisions about emergency communications systems in an ever-changing field
Follow simple steps to build connections between fire service leaders and the newest generation of firefighters
Predicting, spotting and dismantling silos, plus preventing reemergence through a teamwork-focused mindset
