IMSA Public Safety Communications Stakeholders Forum Orlando, Florida Thursday, January 30, 2014 Call In: (877) 778-0075 | Conference ID: 192-7086# Webinar Access Information: https://join.me/npstcsupport1 1
Interoperability Discussion John Powell & Pam Montanari
Interoperability Discussion Common Channel Naming Issues Modify existing TIA standard to include new 700 MHz air to ground channels Examine best practices for statewide I/O channel naming 700 MHz itinerant channels analog operation, naming issues Yarnell Hill Fire Proposal Recognize official report notes that some radios were programmed incorrectly Examine best practices document for major incident radio programming. Coordinate with Radio PCR group. Railroad Police, Access to PS I/O Channels
Interoperability Discussion TETRA radio supplier outreach Critical infrastructure entities are purchasing TETRA systems with limited knowledge of public safety interoperability impact. Public Safety agencies are being invited to TETRA sales events. SAFECOM is developing a position paper to help educate public safety and CII entities of the interoperability problems associated with TETRA. NPSTC will review the SAFECOM proposal for endorsement. Project 25
Terry LaValley via conference call Border Issues Terry LaValley via conference call
Border Issues Border Issues NPSTC attended the June 2013 CANUS meeting FCC is ready to advance solutions for I/O problems Public Safety Canada concerned over some issues with the 1951 treaty, including cross border radio use not restricted by geography in existing treaty. Update Report will occur at next CANUS meeting Spring 2014
Emergency Medical Services Paul Patrick
Emergency Medical Services EMS Broadband Applications List finalized Finalizing 2014 work plan
Breaks are graciously provided by APCO, FCCA, TIA The meeting space is sponsored by IMSA The AV has been coordinated by ARRL
NPSTC Administrative Discussions Vote for Second Chair – Marilyn Ward Travel Process & Future Meetings – Marilyn Ward
NPSTC Administrative Discussions Strategic Plan – Lloyd Mitchell
NPSTC Roadmap
NPSTC Roadmap (continued)
NPSTC Administrative Discussions Social Media Update – Barry Luke
Social Media Update
Social Media Update Active Social Media presence: NPSTC Web Site Public Safety Blog Twitter Facebook Linked In Changes on the horizon NPSTC web site Volunteer Process Public Safety Calendar
Integration of Public Safety Blog Social Media Update Integration of Public Safety Blog
Enhancements to Calendar Social Media Update Enhancements to Calendar
Enhancements to Volunteer Sign Up Social Media Update Enhancements to Volunteer Sign Up
Adjourn