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Arizona Regional All-Hazards COML Resource List As of: October, 2011
When They Can't Talk: Lives Are Lost- Brochure for elected and
public officials that describes current challenges with first
responder interoperable communications and ways to support
better interoperability.
Public Safety Communications Evolution - The Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) developed this brochure to help educate the public safety community and elected and appointed officials about the future of emergency communications; describe the evolution of emergency communications and how traditional land mobile radio (LMR) communications used today may converge with wireless broadband in the future if specific requirements are met; and further discuss some of the most important requirements that must be met to achieve the desired long-term state of convergence.
Technology Guide for Communications Interoperability - The Technology Guide for Communications Interoperability is designed to provide background on the subject of communications interoperability and tools to carry out technology initiatives that make this interoperability possible. It also provides strategies, best practices, and recommendations for public safety radio projects.
National Interoperability Field Operations Guide - The National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (NIFOG) is a technical reference for radio technicians responsible for radios that will be used in disaster response applications, and for emergency communications planners. The NIFOG includes rules and regulations for use of nationwide and other interoperability channels, frequencies and channel names, and other reference material; formatted as a pocket-sized guide for radio technicians to carry with them. The NIFOG is also available in a web version.
SAFECOM -
SAFECOM is a communications program of the Department of
Homeland Security. SAFECOM provides research, development,
testing and evaluation, guidance, tools, and templates on
interoperable communications-related issues.
- Emergency Communications Guidance Documents and Publications
Arizona Department of
Homeland Security (AZDOHS)
Arizona Department of
Public Safety (AZDPS)
- Wireless
Systems Bureau
Arizona Division of Emergency
Management (ADEM)
- Communications
Unit
- Training
Unit
Arizona Emergency Services Association (AESA)
Arizona Fire Chiefs' Association (AFCA)
- Statewide Mutual Aid Plan
The plan includes:
Mutual Aid Plan
Activation Guide
Field Operations Guide
Procedure Guide
Resource Designation Guide
Resource Order
Mobilization Guide
Regional Radio Systems
- Pima County Wireless Integrated Network (PCWIN)
- Topaz Regional Wireless Cooperative
- Phoenix Fire Regional Dispatch Center
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