IMSA Public Safety Communications Stakeholders Forum Orlando Florida

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/npstcsupport 1 The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security.

Interoperability Discussion John Powell & Pam Montanari The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security.

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 NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 3

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 NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 4

Border Issues Terry La. Valley via conference call The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security.

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 NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 6

Emergency Medical Services Paul Patrick The member organizations of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council are grateful to the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC) and the National Protection and Programs Directorate, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) Points of view or opinions expressed are those of the originators and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security.

Emergency Medical Services • Emergency Medical Services – EMS Broadband Applications List finalized – Finalizing 2014 work plan NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 8

Breaks are graciously provided by APCO, FCCA, TIA The meeting space is sponsored by IMSA The AV has been coordinated by ARRL NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 9

NPSTC Administrative Discussions • Vote for Second Chair – Marilyn Ward • Travel Process & Future Meetings – Marilyn Ward NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 10

NPSTC Administrative Discussions • Strategic Plan – Lloyd Mitchell NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 11

NPSTC Roadmap NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 12

NPSTC Roadmap (continued) NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 13

NPSTC Administrative Discussions • Social Media Update – Barry Luke NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 14

Social Media Update NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 15

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 NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 16

Social Media Update Integration of Public Safety Blog NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 17

Social Media Update Enhancements to Calendar NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 18

Social Media Update Enhancements to Volunteer Sign Up NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 19

Adjourn NPSTC is a federation of organizations whose mission is to improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership. 20