From the Chief’s Corner: Politics, ERCES & The Road to Tallahassee...
Posted on April 29, 2021
Think about the group of numbers 360, 415, 1408, 587, 1902, 1209. Do you know what each of them have in common? The fact is they all relate to Florida House and Senate bills for the 2021 Legislative Session, that had the potential to profoundly impact In-Building Public Safety Radio Code Enforcement in the state of Florida for years to come, and not in a good way. In actuality, the potential outcome would have been disastrous.
Flurry of Florida Bills Target In-Building Public Safety Communications
SBC and industry allies rally to head off restrictions
Posted on April 29, 2021
Florida came very close to effectively shutting down the enforcement of code-mandated in-building public safety radio coverage in most of Florida’s buildings, an outcome that would have placed the state’s First Responders and citizens at significant risk. SBC and a coalition of allies collaborated for months to avert this outcome.
Telecom Sector Impacted by the Global Chip Shortage
SBC monitoring for any in-building supply chain impact
Posted on April 29, 2021
The ongoing global chip shortage has made headlines by impacting the automotive and consumer electronics sectors for months. But wireless OEM’s may soon feel the pinch.
SBC Members: Big Announcement Coming Regarding SBC’s In-Building Public Safety Communications Handbook and NICET Study Guide
Members: Watch for email notice later this week
Posted on April 29, 2021
Work continues on the SBC In-Building Public Safety Communications Handbook and NICET Study Guide, with the final touches being added and a strong final leg push for content editing.
Many companies have already confirmed their display ads in the volume, which will see widespread circulation among AHJs, FCC License Holders, System Integrators, and many other stakeholders in the in-building wireless sector.
The Safer Buildings Coalition took some time to speak with member Potter Signal, about what their recent acquisitions mean for the strategy of their business.
The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow. We now have more than 140 members organizations across several categories. We value each and every member, and it's our pleasure to introduce you to a few of the latest additions to our member base: Cablelytics, LLC, Miller Electric, Motive Infrastructure Solutions, Pierson Wireless and Pinnacle Wireless, A Division of ESS, Inc.
Please watch this month's video updates from the Chairs of the Safer Buildings Coalition’s five Work Groups on their group’s activities, achievements and needs.
Click on the links or images to watch the video messages below:
Public-safety networks such as FirstNet are being rolled out so first responders have reliable, resilient, optimized broadband communications when carrying out their respective missions. Such networks are designed to deliver instantaneous, uninterrupted communications, as well as to give government agencies the ability to collect and analyze streaming information for better response.
ProtectLink™ is a software-defined BDA for public safety DAS that offers the most flexible & expandable solution for first responders. Westell’s ProtectLink™ BDAs represent the next generation of in-building wireless coverage for first responders as required by certain National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 72 & 1221) and International Fire Code (IFC 510) building codes. The ProtectLink™ Distributed Antenna System (DAS) is a vital link protecting first responders, building occupants, and the building itself by providing superior indoor radio coverage for emergency responders with a smaller, easier-to-install solution. Westell’s innovative DAS-Ready design allows the BDA to support multiple fiber fed remotes for large venues when the optical interface unit is expected to launch later this summer.
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.
