Commentary 911 telecommunicators must believe in themselves 7th September 2012 Next-generation 911 will be challenging, but PSAP call-takers and dispatchers are up to the task.
Commentary Social media can be a situational-awareness tool (with related video) 6th September 2012 Social media can be a valuable tool that can enhance public safety’s situational awareness
Commentary Utilities, public safety could be ideal broadband partners 4th September 2012 Utilities and public safety should work together on broadband, because they bring complimentary assets to the table.
Commentary A toast to 911 telecommunicators — America’s unsung heroes 30th August 2012 Call-takers and dispatchers in PSAPs may not grab the headlines, but they are critical to the 911 system and to public safety.
Commentary Past disaster lessons can help PSAPs prepare for the future 28th August 2012 Learning from events such as last year’s tornado in Joplin, Mo., can help other PSAPs prepare for the worst circumstances.
Commentary Significant questions remain after FirstNet board appointments 22nd August 2012 Any public-safety agencies or vendors expecting a great deal of additional clarity — as a result of the announcement of the 15 FirstNet board members — regarding the LTE buildout in the short term may be disappointed.
Commentary Some things you can’t prepare for — but you have to try (with related video) 21st August 2012 Jasper County (Mo.) Emergency Services Board representatives offered some advice based on what they learned from the devastating F5 tornado that ripped through Joplin and Southwest Missouri in May 2011.
Commentary Appreciation takes many forms 16th August 2012 A company attempts to show first responders some gratitude for all that they do.
Commentary Time is ripe for reconsideration of 700 MHz narrowbanding 14th August 2012 Spurred by a petition from the state of Louisiana and supporting filings from APCO and the state of Arkansas, the commission is taking another look at its 700 MHz narrowbanding plans.
Commentary United we stand 9th August 2012 Teamwork is the order of the day. More gets done when everyone is pulling on the same rope. Things get done better when everyone sets aside their personal agendas.
Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services 1 22nd April 2024
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 2 24th March 2024