Video: Broadband will improve situational awareness and incident command
A former FEMA official explains why broadband is a good thing for the fire service.
From Fire Chief magazine: Some in the fire service believe that the $7 billion that has been authorized for the buildout of a nationwide broadband communications network for first responders would be better spend on new apparatus and bunker gear for firefighters, among other things. But a former FEMA official argues that broadband will enable applications that will save lives and help fire departments provide better service to the citizenry. Click here to watch the video.
