Communications

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  Taxing Times in Congress
  March 17, 2017
  With the new administration and Congress, the chances of seeing comprehensive tax reform increased dramatically. There may be several ways the fire and emergency service can capitalize on this to achieve some longstanding goals. read more
• 911 Indoor Location Accuracy: Can a Caller Be Located?
  March 17, 2017
  In 2014, the FCC proposed regulations to improve the ability to find wireless callers to 911 in their horizontal and vertical location. Later, four wireless carriers entered into an agreement to instead provide a “dispatchable location.” read more
• Executive Officer Leadership: Alternative Funding for the Fire Service
  March 17, 2017
  In today’s economy, we’re still working to make ends meet and stay within our budgets. It’s never been more critical to examine alternative funding streams to supplement existing budgets, support essential services and purchase new technology. read more