By Chief Alan Perdue (ret.), SBC Executive Director
Posted on November 21, 2023
One of the things I have learned during my public safety career is that there are certain people that either can’t — or don’t want to — admit that they don’t know or understand something. Instead of searching out the truth, they often just make it up as they go. That's fine if you are playing a game with a group of friends. However, if you are enforcing codes and standards, such a make-it-up-as-you-go approach is ill-advised.
Having a clear understanding of what you are requiring as a code official is paramount to applying and enforcing the requirements.
SBC 2024 Seminar Planning: First Round Is Underway
Posted on November 21, 2023
The 2024 Safer Buildings Coalition Seminar Season will be one of our most ambitious years ever as we take our mission on the road.
Paid Tier SBC members have received the official ballot for choosing seminar sponsorships and locations. Seminar City Selection balloting is open till November 30th, and the Seminar List with Confirmed Sponsors will be posted by close of business December 1st. Round 2, which invites Paid Tier members to submit bids for the remaining available cities, kicks off Friday, December 8th.
Key Takeaways from Florida and Texas Fire Marshals Conferences in 2023
Posted on November 19, 2023
The Safer Buildings Coalition represented the In-Building Public Safety Wireless Community of Practice at two key Fire Marshal and Inspector conferences in the past few weeks: The Texas Fire Marshals Association Annual Conference in San Marcos, TX October 23-27, and the 75th Annual Florida Fire Prevention Conference held by the Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association in Gainesville, November 6-8.
SBC Wraps up 2023 Seminar Season With Special Event at the Chief's Pub!
Posted on November 21, 2023
A long and successful SBC seminar season came to a close in Greensboro, NC — home of the Coalition's Executive Director Chief Alan Perdue — on November 2nd.
The night before, SBC treated sponsors and members to a very special get-together at the Chief's Firehouse Pub. In attendance were representatives from Pierson Wireless, Alliance Communications, Westell, SpeakEZ, Wireless Supply, Honeywell-Fiplex , PCTEL, Comba, G-Way & Mobile Communications America. Thanks to everyone who came out to hang out with us at the Pub!
It's Official: 2024 Wireless Tech & Policy Summit Hits Washington, DC June 4th!
Posted on November 21, 2023
We are delighted to announce that the 2024 Safer Buildings Coalition Wireless Tech & Policy Summit will take place in Washington, DC on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024.
Stay tuned for more information, incl. venue, pricing, etc.
Exact 2024 sponsorship tiers and pricing TBD but are expected to be similar to 2023.
SBC OEM members: Please Review Your BDA & DAS Directory Info
Be sure to keep your directory listings up-to-date
Posted on November 21, 2023
The BDA and DAS Directories, which you will find in the Member Showcase section SBC's website, are valuable resources that allow you to list your own products and review specs and other info about other companies' offerings.
As 2023 wanes, and major industry events like IWCE 2024 are around the corner, we recommend that you review and update your BDA and DAS directory information on the SBC Website.
The inaugural Safer Buildings Town Hall is set for Thursday, January 25th, 2024. The hour-long event will feature updates from SBC leadership, look-ahead to 2024 SBC and industry events, break-out sessions and Q&A.
Every SBC member is invited to join us for this special event. More info, including registration link, to follow in early December.
Looking for a new gig? Several SBC members are currently hiring. Visit our Career Board for open positions with Tower IQ, Day Wireless, Safe-Com Wireless & Motive Infrastructure Solutions.
Job seekers: Check back frequently for new opportunities.
Employers: Create an account to start posting jobs on the Board.
SBC Members: Please Take a Minute to Review Your Current Profiles
Posted on November 21, 2023
In an effort to ensure that all of our records are up to date, we would like for all of our members to take a look at their current member profiles and make any updates you see fit. By updating or verifying your profile, you'll ensure that your name, title, organization, contact info, social media handles, point of contact type and organization type are correct.
This piece of housekeeping should only take a few minutes. Thanks for your help.
The Government Affairs Work Group has been monitoring the Florida Legislative Days, for and bills being introduced that might affect the ERCES Ecosystem. This is in anticipation of the 2024 Legislative session beginning in January.
We have seen several states adopting NFPA 1225, which is key to development in states such as California and Georgia.
Our TG chairs Chris Creamer for Florida and Richard Roberts for California are full engaged and ready to assist if anyone has a topic that they want the Government Affairs group to tackle.
The Member Advocacy Work Group is in the process of planning the inaugural SBC Town Hall meeting, which is set for Thursday, January 25th, 2024. Stay tuned for more info on this event.
Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members - November 2023
Posted on November 19, 2023
The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow, with more than 200 member organizations across several categories. We value each and every member, and it’s our pleasure to introduce you to the most recent additions to our member base.
The following sponsored content is provided by our members. Have some content to share? Contact Us.
Senior Living Industry – Exploring an Important Life-Safety Vertical
From HealthSignals
The assisted living industry demands a careful blend of compassion, care, and cutting-edge technology. This is where HealthSignals, an industry-leading provider of advanced telecommunication solutions, excels. Let's delve into how HealthSignals is revolutionizing senior living facilities, and why it's becoming an essential element in the aging life care and assisted living industry.
NICET IB-PSC Exam Prep and ERCES Installer Training in Houston, Dec 20 & 21
From ERCES Trainer LTD
Learn about ERCES/ERRCS installation best practices and prepare for the NICET IB-PSC exam with Mike Brownson, managing editor and one of the principal authors of the Complete ERCES Handbook.
Wireless Coverage for Architectural Design Planning
During the initial planning stages of building design, engineers and designers typically always include essential details such as floor plans, building materials, and utility lines (gas, electrical, and water), in addition to land surveys and other critical components necessary for the construction of their proposed designs. Despite the attention given to these elements, there is one major detail that is frequently overlooked and may even remain disregarded after ground has been broken.
DAStronix at the Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Conference in Gainesville
From DAStronix
Our DAStronix team had a very productive participation at the Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Conference in Gainesville, Florida this week. Many visitors came to our stand and were introduced to the Neuron DAS Antenna Monitoring System, which received a lot of attention for its simplicity of installation and the fact that it is cost effective, operationally reliable and agnostic to existing DAS OEM platforms. There's nothing like it in the market.
MCA Helps Contractors Incorporate DAS in New Buildings as a “Fourth Utility”
From Mobile Comunications America
When contractors encounter RFPs that include requirements for Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems with a Distributed Antenna System (DAS) for public safety, it is crucial for them to collaborate with experienced DAS integrators such as MCA's In-Building Wireless Solutions (IWS) team. These integrators possess comprehensive knowledge of project requirements and have the capability to meet budget and service-level expectations.
Want to Know Who Can Perform In-Building Public Safety Work?
The purpose of the Safer Buildings Coalition Member Showcase is to provide visibility to the organizations who have demonstrated this commitment through Safer Buildings Coalition participation in this specialized community of practice.
