Tiffany Carr encourages Michiganders to spread holiday cheer by purchasing a wish list item for veteran members.

Holiday Wish List Campaign with Tiffany Carr of Michigan Veteran Homes

Do you have legacy radios approaching end of life? Why is replacement necessary and how do you navigate that change? Where do you turn if you have questions and need answers? 

RPU/TDU – we’re bigger, better, and more efficient. Tune In to learn what our Radio Programming, Template Design, Console, and Fire Paging Unit do, and the big improvements we have made.  Discover the Radio Management tool and how we are modernizing the MPSCS system and support infrastructure.

For a full list of Radios Approved on the MPSCS System, please visit our Website at www.michigan.gov/mpscs and go to Radios, Consoles, Pagers and Sirens tab.

RPU Hotline: 517-333-2720

RPU/TDU Email:  MPSCS-RPU@michigan.gov

Transcript:  https://www.michigan.gov/mpscs/-/media/Project/Websites/MPSCS/Social_Media/Transcripts/RPU-TDU-Chris-Kuhl-Transcript-Final.pdf

Navigating the Transition from Legacy Radios with Chris Kuhl, RPU/TDU Manager

The Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office in Texas is revolutionizing their approach to law enforcement communication with broadband technology designed to enhance real-time connectivity and response. Sheriff Richard Kirkpatrick shares his department's journey from traditional radio systems to the advanced functionalities of FirstNet's Push-to-Talk feature, which now bolsters communication at their jailing facility and strengthens school security and disaster response in the county.

Episode 74: Push - To - Talk Brings Simplicity, Interoperability To Texas Sheriff’s Office

Emergency telecommunicators are the critical link between first responders and the larger community. 
They are the voice of calm on someone’s worst day. In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Maui County Emergency Services Dispatch Coordinator Davlynn Racadio reflects on her 36-year career as a dispatcher and celebrates the exceptional work telecommunicators do 24/7/365.

Episode 75: Voices From The Field National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2024

A firefighter’s commitment to selflessness serves as a shining example of the best of humanity. Expressing appreciation for their everyday heroism is not only about recognizing their courageous acts, but also acknowledging the personal sacrifices they make to protect their communities.
 In recognition of International Firefighters’ Day, Chief Loy Senter of Chesterfield County Fire and EMS in Virginia discusses his 45-year career in the fire service and honors the extraordinary work of firefighters around the world.

Episode 76: Voices From The Field International Firefighters’ Day 2024

Las Vegas public safety agencies spent months planning for the first-ever Formula 1 Grand Prix race and hosting football’s biggest game of the year. As part of their preparations, the Clark County Fire Department and other Las Vegas public safety agencies worked with the FirstNet Authority’s Network Experience Engagement Program. Through a collaborative planning process, FirstNet ensured first responders were prepared for these major planned events, as well as an unexpected avalanche just north of the city.

Podcast Guest: 
Doug Harder, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority
Brian O’Neal, Assistant Chief, Clark County Fire Department, Nevada

Episode 77: FirstNet Powers Las Vegas Public Safety At The Big Game And F1 Grand Prix

National Police Week is a poignant reminder of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. 
It is also a time to recognize the around-the-clock dedication and selflessness of the men and women of law enforcement. In honor of this week, retired Chief Jeri Williams of the Phoenix Police Department in Arizona reflects on the meaning of sacrifice and its impact on her career in law enforcement.

Episode 78 Voices From The Field National Police Week 2024

EMS is a vital public service. Members of EMS crews work tirelessly on the frontline, providing critical care to those in need. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week, Chief Jason Rhodes of the Center for EMS at the Rhode Island Department of Health looks back on the highlights of his career and recognizes the lifesaving work EMTs and paramedics perform every day.

Episode 79: Voices From The Field - National EMS Week 2024

Since its creation, Prevent Medical Solutions has protected more than two million people at events ranging from marathons to large music festivals. Cody Snow, President of Prevent Medical Solutions, discusses how FirstNet deployables, push-to-talk technology, and priority and preemption help keep his team of medical and safety professionals connected and communicating.

Episode 80: Redefining Event Medicine And Public Safety With FirstNet

The NCC or Network Communications Center is available 24 hours a day to assist public safety members with issues regarding system problems and maintenance. They are a lifeline to dispatchers and agencies that rely on the system that supports first responders.

Public safety members include state agencies, local, federal, tribal, county and private public safety first responders.

What is the day like in the NCC and how did it start? We talk with Marty Gillis who has worked in the NCC since its origins to answer those questions.

Transcript is available here:  https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mpscs/MPSCS_NCC_Podcast_Transcript_V4_722132_7.pdf

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Tune In with MPSCS:  Network Communications Center (NCC)- Supporting First Responders

Tune In with MPSCS is a production of Michigan’s Public Safety Communications System.  MPSCS provides a stable, secure framework with advanced technology for interoperable communications among local, state, federal, tribal and private first responders.  Join us as we talk tech with staff and first responder partners. Thank you for listening.

Tune In with MPSCS: Network Communications Center (NCC)- Supporting First Responders

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