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 team deployed nearly 900 times in 2024, supporting first responders in nearly every state and Washington D.C
Report identifies preventable failures in communication, planning, execution and leadership on and before July 13 incident
With the right training and direction, rapid intervention should never be a dull assignment
Boise residents worry about being trapped by wildfires as developments use single-access roads
Firefighters in Daviess County are looking for a permanent solution to transmit signals from dispatch to pagers
The fire departments will use the grant money to replace older, failing firefighter radios and improve communication between departments
Confidence can only be obtained through realistic MCI drills that truly test the system
Real-world case studies from EMS Lawyer Doug Wolfberg reveal critical takeaways for EMS providers working alongside law enforcement
Submit the strongest possible application for help with lifesaving equipment
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In Pierce County, Washington, five 911 centers unified into South Sound 911, streamlining emergency communication and inspiring nationwide public safety improvements
Anne Arundel County Fire Chief Trisha Wolford is one of seven new members supporting the nationwide public safety broadband network
Personnel from three towns worked on their response to a school shooting in Manchester-by-the-Sea
Tips for managing scene stress
Don’t wing it on the fireground; hone your decision-making skills and bring your A-game to incident command
The Charlotte SouthPark fire report highlights improvements in several areas, including the hiring of more inspectors and enhanced firefighter survival training
How to minimize scheduling strains and mission misalignment between the department’s shift-workers and administrative workforce
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said false claims about withholding aid are demoralizing to relief workers
Mayor Brandon Scott said the city is readying a team of call takers, dispatchers, support staff and a supervisor to deploy in a few hours
T-Priority introduces reserved network capacity for first responders using “network slicing” technology
How AI and deployable communications are changing the field
T-Priority brings agencies of all sizes cutting-edge 5G solutions, best-in-class partners and America’s best 5G network experience for first responders
Three of the FDNY’s leading responders on Sept. 11, 2001, reflect on how 9/11 impacted EMS and beyond
An increase in natural disasters has compounded problems for first responders across Texas and other states
An analysis of a wildfire evacuation from the Lake Tahoe Basin area finds highway shutdowns and chaos
Years of preplanning aided the incident command of an MCI, building fire, technical rescue, hazmat, and terrorism crime scene all in one
Durability and usability meet efficient functionality and connectivity
Jefferson County 911 is in the process of using artificial intelligence to improve 911 operations and help with dispatcher shortage
Preventing disruptive emergency communication outages
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