Fire Communications News & Articles
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How firefighters can arrive on scene better prepared
Tyler Technologies' New World CrewForce enables first responders to instantly access role-based and real-time data as it's needed
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First responders could get free 5G for 10 years from T-Mobile
If merger with Sprint closes, the “New T-Mobile” will provide free service to public and nonprofit law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies that apply
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How to buy FirstNet devices (eBook)
Download this FireRescue1 FirstNet devices buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
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AFG 2019: Communications Project Application Guide (eBook)
Use this expert guide to help you apply for and win AFG funding for your communications project
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Are you prepared for the next major wildland incident? (eBook)
Download this free eBook to learn more about the challenges faced and lessons learned from the 2018 California wildfires and what you can do now to prepare for the next wildfire
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How FBI hostage negotiation strategies can help your department
Try the Behavioral Change Stairway Model to improve on-scene communication
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Why Private Digital Alerting Networks Make Sense (Whitepaper)
How reliable are our networks? How likely or possible is it for hackers to attack infrastructure services? These questions have been intensively discussed in recent months. Public authorities are directly affected by these issues because they also impact their availability to call on first responders.
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Training Day: Fireground communications
Few things are as important when responding to a call than the ability to communicate with other firefighters at the scene
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Understanding the system components of an in-vehicle communications system
How in-vehicle communications systems help cut through the noise and allow fire personnel to talk with ease
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50 years in the making: '911, what's your emergency?'
In the 50 years since its inception, 911 emergency response has evolved into an advanced framework helping others
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4 strategies for improved incident command post communications
Train your incident commanders to use the right technology, in the right place, and to get everyone on scene on the same page
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FirstNet: Fire service connectivity in action
This special edition offer insights into what fire chiefs need to know about adopting FirstNet, including budget implications, training, mutual aid and other essential information
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How to achieve fire apparatus connectivity
Eight questions to ask to ensure the router fire departments choose offers the functionality and connectivity they need to connect apparatus to the cloud
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Calif. county purchases 2 MOSES systems with state aid
Santa Clara is the first county in the state to purchase the technology, which will be available to other areas in the event of a natural disaster
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Calif. city deploys FirstNet to first responders, agencies that support them
San Jose’s emergency action plan calls for deploying FirstNet to both first responders and other city agencies like transportation and public works
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Making the case for a purpose-built mobile device for fire and EMS
A recent survey shows that emergency responders are juggling multiple devices for access to mission critical data in the field
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FirstNet turns 1, announces 600K device connections, plans to expand
The FirstNet communications platform for first responders is being used by more than 7,250 public safety agencies to improve interagency communication
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Okla. officials: Dispatchers are 'priceless'
"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"
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Ohio city Verizon customers without 911 access for hours
The 9-1-1 coordinator said the system is has a back-up plan when such an outage occurs
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How one county fire department ensures the fastest response times
Cradlepoint’s in-vehicle networking solution offers the always-on connectivity the department needs for its new automatic vehicle location dispatching systems
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Spotlight: Active 911 is changing the way emergency personnel communicate
Using modern computing technology to make the alerting and response active instead of passive
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Breaking down public safety silos, geographic barriers
Seamlessly share data between public safety agencies and mutual aid partners with enterprise information management
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4 steps to a successful drone program for your fire department
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
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How your agency can succeed on purpose, together
Don’t rely on trinkets in a pool of piranhas to build a successful fire department
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Why responders should join a state incident management team
A firefighter relates her experiences responding to Hurricane Michael in southwest Georgia
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