Fire Communications News & Articles

• FirstNet turns 1, announces 600K device connections, plans to expand

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  The FirstNet communications platform for first responders is being used by more than 7,250 public safety agencies to improve interagency communication

• Okla. officials: Dispatchers are 'priceless'

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  "Our dispatchers are the first line of defense for not only the people calling in, but for the officers and others who are out handling the calls in person"

• Ohio city Verizon customers without 911 access for hours

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  The 9-1-1 coordinator said the system is has a back-up plan when such an outage occurs

• How one county fire department ensures the fastest response times

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  Cradlepoint’s in-vehicle networking solution offers the always-on connectivity the department needs for its new automatic vehicle location dispatching systems

• Spotlight: Active 911 is changing the way emergency personnel communicate

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  Using modern computing technology to make the alerting and response active instead of passive

• Breaking down public safety silos, geographic barriers

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  Seamlessly share data between public safety agencies and mutual aid partners with enterprise information management

• 4 steps to a successful drone program for your fire department

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  Establish your department’s needs and budget, and learn from other departments and how FirstNet can improve your emergency communications to get your first UAV in flight

• How your agency can succeed on purpose, together

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  Don’t rely on trinkets in a pool of piranhas to build a successful fire department

• Why responders should join a state incident management team

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  A firefighter relates her experiences responding to Hurricane Michael in southwest Georgia

• Situational awareness must be taught and practiced

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  Live action training and incident debriefings are key to empowering firefighters to be active participants and contributors to a safe emergency response

• 4 strategies for improved incident command post communications

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  Train your incident commanders to use the right technology, in the right place, and to get everyone on scene on the same page

• How to celebrate the importance of 911 emergency dispatchers in the chain of survival

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  A 911 communications center displays a lifesaver ring as a visual reminder of the purposeful work dispatchers do for their communities

• Verizon announces 5G First Responder Lab

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  Verizon seeks innovators to accelerate 5G technology development for first responders

• Spotlight: Cradlepoint’s 4G LTE cloud-managed solution creates a secure and reliable network for first responders

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  Cradlepoint is committed to making sure first responders can rely on them to keep them connected and protected.

• How to use Facebook to announce a LODD

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  Line-of-duty deaths require thoughtful planning on how to use Facebook to announce the loss of life and share information

• Chief Conversations: Fire service leaders explain the industry trends every firefighter needs to know

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  Chief Marc Bashoor learns the up-and-coming trends in fire service innovation, technology and communication from leaders at Fire Rescue International

• NH schools implement safety communication app

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  “Our mission with this program is to eliminate or reduce casualties in active shooter or life-threatening incidents,” Ping4 CEO Jim Bender said

• Download your FY2018 AFG Communications Project Guide [eBook]

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  Learn about 2018 AFG communications grant priorities and how to manage your AFG grant application

• The smartphone: An irreplaceable tool on every fire call

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  Gone are the days of one-way pagers and dispatch notes; everything you need to know is in your pocket

• How are apps used in the fire service? [eBook]

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  Results from a 2018 survey reveal how fire departments are solving problems with apps – and where your department may be missing opportunities

• No excuses: Why missing an emergency dispatch notice is entirely preventable

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  It’s time to get your dispatch system up to speed

• 14 milestones that transformed emergency communications

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  From the first introduction in 1876 to present, emergency communications have evolved greatly. What are some of the most important milestones in dispatch history?

• Who, where, what: Automatic accountability on the fireground

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  Incident commanders should have a fool-proof way to track their firefighters' whereabouts, assignments and safety at the fireground

• Training Day: Fireground communications

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  Few things are as important when responding to a call than the ability to communicate with other firefighters at the scene

• 7 steps to implement automated dispatch in your fire department

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  Dispatch technology can revolutionize the way you call your firefighters to service, no matter where they are and what type of device they’re using

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