Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP)

The Arizona SCIP serves as a reference for public safety officials by describing the status of interoperable communications throughout the state and documenting the specific goals and objectives the state has established to improve communications.
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NECP

National Emergency Communications Plan

The NECP is the Nation's first strategic plan to improve emergency response communications & ensure emergency response personnel can communicate through improvements in communications operability, interoperability and continuity nationwide.
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AIRS

Arizona Interagency Radio System (AIRS)

AIRS is a suite of full-time, cross-banded mutual aid channels designed to provide interoperable communications for multi-agency use across the State of Arizona.
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CASM

Communications Assets Survey and Mapping Tool (CASM)

Arizona is adopting the use of CASM to collect and maintain information on Public Safety/First Responder communications.
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COML

Communications Unit Leader (COML)

A COML plans and manages the technical and operational aspects of the communications function during an all-hazards incident or event. Arizona has established a training and recognition program to train emergency responders on how to serve as COMLs during emergency operations.
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Narrowband

Narrowbanding

On or before January 1, 2013 all existing licensees on the VHF and UHF Spectrum must implement equipment designed to operate on channel bandwidths of 12.5 kHz or less.

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Broadband

PSIC is actively supporting the standards-based development of wireless broadband systems in the 700 MHz public safety spectrum in Arizona.
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PSIC News & Updates

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The Public Safety Interoperable Communications (PSIC) office is responsible for advancing interoperable communications in Arizona and supporting the Public Safety Communications Advisory Commission (PSCC) and Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) in performance of their missions.

Vision - Arizona's public safety personnel, at all levels of government and within non-governmental organizations, have access to quality interoperable communication systems, are adequately trained, and utilize such systems effectively in multi-disciplinary, multi-jurisdictional incident response.

Mission - The Public Safety Interoperable Communications Office will serve as a leader for Arizona in advancing public safety communications interoperability.