by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 1, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
An Uninterrupted Lifeline
Radio communications link emergency responders to enhanced systems
For a first responder rushing
into a building emergency,
losing communication with
their teams inside or outside
of the building can be
terrifying. In fact, according to an IAFC
(International Association of Fire Chiefs)
2017 survey by Safer Buildings Coalition,
94% of surveyed first responders say
reliable in-building communications is
critical or frequently important during
emergencies.1,2
Yet, 98.5% report dead spots in
buildings, and 56% have experienced
a communications failure over the last
two-year period.1,2 These dead spots and
failures not only impact communication
but directly affect first responders’
safety and, ultimately, the safety of the
individuals they’re trying to help—as on
9/11, when firefighters and police officers
could not properly communicate with
each other in the World Trade Center…
by AllThingsECC.com | Oct 1, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday asked for proposals from those that want to coordinate frequencies in the 6 GHz band for standard-power unlicensed devices to avoid interference with incumbent users.
It comes less than two weeks after the regulator and AT&T faced off over unlicensed use in the 6 GHz band in oral arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) was a topic that came up in AT&T’s appeal of the unanimous FCC decision and 2020 order that opened 1,200-megahertz of spectrum in the 6 GHz band for unlicensed users including Wi-Fi…
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 28, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
FirstNet posts resource guide for emergency managers
To help emergency responders get the most benefit from the nation’s dedicated nationwide wireless broadband network, FirstNet authorities have issued a guide detailing the network’s major features and how public-safety agencies can best leverage those assets in their communities.
The guide covers a number of topics related to emergency management communications, including features managers may use in their daily roles as well as those dedicated to incidents. It begins by explaining FirstNet’s suite of tech platforms and apps and also highlights functionalities that can be used for local mutual aid…
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 24, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News, Press Release
Zetron’s Moskowitz and Martyn will speak in a session titled “How LMR Companies are Embracing LTE / Public Safety Broadband” on Monday, September 27 at 10:15 a.m. PT at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The IWCE Power Session will examine how LMR (land mobile radio) systems are integral to public safety, and how users’ LMR systems can be enhanced with the integration of LTE. During the session, municipal and government leaders will learn how LMR providers are embracing public safety broadband…
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 24, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
First things first, as they say. It’s important to recognize the significance of the recently announced $4.8 million expansion of Meriden’s Emergency Communications Center. Thanks to $4 million from the state, the city will be able to move the center from police department headquarters on West Main Street to a new building behind the Pratt Street fire station. An empty lot owned by the city on Benjamin Street will become a parking lot.
If the City Council approves, with an expected $782,000 from Meriden for the project, the investment ought to pay off.
It’s hard to find disagreement with the move. Mayor Kevin Scarpati called the current situation “a less than ideal setting.” Fire Chief Ken Morgan said it had been “a long time coming.” Police Chief Roberto Rosado said the emergency center had outgrown its place at police headquarters…
by AllThingsECC.com | Sep 24, 2021 | Articles, Comm Center News
The average time it takes for emergency medical services (EMS) to reach you is about seven minutes. That’s if you live in a populated area. Move further away from the hustle and bustle, and response times can double to nearly 14 minutes. Tap or click here for 18 items that help you survive any emergency.
There is also what is known as the golden hour, where traumatic injuries and patients need to be treated within the first hour to reduce the chances of death. The debate is still ongoing if the golden hour exists. But the point is: the faster you get help, the better your chances of survival…
