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FEMA rep describes Joplin response, radio communications complications

Carolyn Stonner, public-information specialist with FEMA Region VII, describes conditions on the ground, explains FEMA’s role in the tornado response, and discusses radio communications complications, as the tornado destroyed infrastructure.

Mock earthquake tests Virtual USA’s information-sharing capabilities

Jose Vazquez, director of fire-responder technologies for the DHS S&T, explains the mock earthquake exercise’s goals, how Virtual USA was used and lessons learned, including the importance of using databases to capture and disseminate information.

Chirhart discusses multiband radio pilot at New Orleans Jazz Fest

Thomas Chirhart, program manager of the DHS S&T Multiband Radio Program, discusses the pilot to test the latest multiband radio technology, including its future and lessons learned thus far.

PSAC Chair Jeff Johnson shares Obama’s priorities for a public safety broadband network

Chief Jeff Johnson, who was recently appointed chair of the Public Safety Advisory Committee, shares insider details about President Obama’s announcement at Northern Michigan University that set forth the administration’s priorities for a public-safety broadband network.

IAFC’s Johnson speaks on broadband plan

Chief Jeff Johnson, president and chairman of the International Association of Fire Chiefs board, discusses communications in the fire service, specifically the national broadband plan for public-safety communications.

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Werner on Virtual USA

Charles Werner discusses Virtual USA, an information-sharing initiative that aims to give the nation the ability to share information seamlessly across localities, states and regions.

Photo of Chief Charles Werner, Charlottesville, Va., Fire Department

Werner on reliable radio communications

Charles Werner discusses the reliability and challenges the fire service faces when it comes to radio communications.

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NIST’s Dr. Kate Remley: Robotics as first response

NIST’s Kate Remley discusses how robotics measure up during search-and-rescue incidents, issues with interference and future trends.

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PSST Chairman Harlin McEwen on 700 MHz network requirements

Public Safety Spectrum Trust (PSST) Chairman Harlin McEwen discusses recommendations to the FCC regarding the minimum requirements for a proposed 700 MHz wireless broadband network for public safety.

Gen. Wesley Clark: On military communications, strategies

Gen. Wesley Clark speaks about U.S. security and strategies, including how interoperable communications play a crucial role in the battlefield and on the home front.

FEMA rep describes Joplin response, radio communications complications

Mock earthquake tests Virtual USA’s information-sharing capabilities

Chirhart discusses multiband radio pilot at New Orleans Jazz Fest

PSAC Chair Jeff Johnson shares Obama’s priorities for a public safety broadband network

IAFC’s Johnson speaks on broadband plan

Werner on Virtual USA

Werner on reliable radio communications

NIST’s Dr. Kate Remley: Robotics as first response

PSST Chairman Harlin McEwen on 700 MHz network requirements

Gen. Wesley Clark: On military communications, strategies

Commentary

It’s time to think strategically about portable firefighter radios

How effective data integration simplifies a complex ecosystem

Collaborative PS-IOT could supply missing pieces in public safety’s common operating picture

Events

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IWCE 2019 Wrap Up

Twitter

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Russia ramps up biometrics in transportation dlvr.it/S9pg0h

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UK plans to start public-safety ‘mass transition’ from Airwave to ESN in first half of 2024 dlvr.it/S9fP7b