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Through collaboration with emergency responders and policy makers across all levels of government, SAFECOM works to improve multi-jurisdictional and intergovernmental communications interoperability. SAFECOM works with existing Federal communications programs and key emergency response stakeholders to develop better technologies and processes for the multi-jurisdictional and cross-disciplinary coordination of existing communications systems and future networks.

The resources hosted on this site were created by SAFECOM and its partner organizations to improve public safety interoperability. The library is organized according to the elements of the Interoperability Continuum (governance, standard operating procedures, technology, training and exercises, and usage) as well as sections on planning, funding, interoperability, and the National Interoperability Field Operations Guide.

SAFECOM Interoperability Continuum

  • Governance

    Establishing a common governing structure for solving interoperability issues will improve the polices, processes, and procedures of any major projects by: enhancing communications, coordination, and cooperation; establishing guidelines and principles; and reducing any internal jurisdictional conflicts. The resources listed on this page will help provide insight and direction on how to build strong governing structures.

  • SOPs

    SOPs are formal, written guidelines or instructions for incident response that typically have both operational and technical components.

  • Technology

    Technology is a critical tool for improving interoperability that should meet the needs of practitioners on the front lines and should address regional needs, existing infrastructure, cost verses benefits, and sustainability. The resources below provide examples of the technology currently used in the public safety environment.

  • Training and Exercises

    Implementing effective training and exercise programs to practice communications interoperability is essential for ensuring that the technology works and responders are able to effectively communicate during emergencies.

  • Planning

    In addition to the five elements of the Interoperability Continuum, planning is a major factor for interoperable communications.

  • Funding

    The resources in this section identify funding solutions to maintaining interoperable networks.

  • Interoperability

    Technology is a critical tool for improving interoperability that should meet the needs of practitioners on the front lines and should address regional needs, existing infrastructure, cost verses benefits, and sustainability.

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