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Communications and Interoperability

Communications and Interoperability
Communications and Interoperability

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Sending the Right Message
There are various ways we can utilize the individual parts of the communication chain to help increase the likelihood of a safe outcome during incidents. Full Story

Featured Communications and Interoperability News

Communicating Safety - 11/18/2008 Researchers work to improve responder communications technology - 10/29/2008 Get the Message - 10/20/2008 Communications vehicle gives interoperability boost - 10/16/2008 FCC seeks to revive emergency communications network plan - 09/26/2008

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About This Topic

The Communications and Interoperability topic is designed to help firefighters keep up with the latest communications gear and best practices in mutual aid and interoperability. As working with police, EMS, rescue and other agencies becomes more important, firefighters can stay prepared with the latest radios, satellite systems and interoperability plans.

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Communications and Interoperability Resources

Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) Discuss Communicaitons and Interoperability news and issues at FireRescue1 Forums First Response Coalition FirstResponder.gov The IAFC's Digital Project