1. IMSA Public Safety Communications Stakeholders Forum
Orlando, Florida
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Call In: (877) | Conference ID: #
Webinar Access Information: 1

2. Interoperability Discussion
John Powell &
Pam Montanari

3. 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

4. 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

5. Terry LaValley via conference call
Border Issues
Terry LaValley via conference call

6. 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 treaty, including cross border radio use not restricted by geography in existing treaty.
Update Report will occur at next CANUS meeting
Spring 2014

7. Emergency Medical Services
Paul Patrick

8. Emergency Medical Services
EMS Broadband Applications List finalized
Finalizing 2014 work plan

9. Breaks are graciously provided by APCO, FCCA, TIA
The meeting space is sponsored by IMSA
The AV has been coordinated by ARRL

10. NPSTC Administrative Discussions
Vote for Second Chair – Marilyn Ward
Travel Process & Future Meetings – Marilyn Ward

11. NPSTC Administrative Discussions
Strategic Plan – Lloyd Mitchell

12. NPSTC Roadmap

13. NPSTC Roadmap (continued)

14. NPSTC Administrative Discussions
Social Media Update – Barry Luke

15. Social Media Update

16. 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

17. Integration of Public Safety Blog
Social Media Update
Integration of Public Safety Blog

18. Enhancements to Calendar
Social Media Update
Enhancements to Calendar

19. Enhancements to Volunteer Sign Up
Social Media Update
Enhancements to Volunteer Sign Up

20. Adjourn