Fire Chiefs Urge Participation in FirstNet State Consultation
The International Association of Fire Chiefs endorsed FirstNet and urged members to participate in the public safety network’s consultation process with all states and territories, the IAFC said in a position statement. The board Thursday unanimously agreed to the statement,…
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IAFC said in a news release. “FirstNet, by providing dedicated, interoperable, mission-critical data communications, will enhance emergency-response operations throughout the fire and emergency service for years to come,” said the statement. “FirstNet will be a vital component for an effective response to a terrorist incident or a natural disaster and for everyday response.” The IAFC represents 11,000 fire, rescue and emergency medical service officials.