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Solutions for Emergency Services

Original Air Date: Wednesday, December 22, 2010

A recent paper cites concerns around our province’s Public Safety Communication networks, including Fire, EMS and Police. The paper claims the systems have some inter-operability concerns that could put urban and rural residents at risk. Are the claims founded? If so, what can be done about it and what is realistic?

Issues such as incompatible equipment, limited funding and lack of coordination are to blame, according to the paper. Those in the line of duty say the issue is pressing, but its a complicated process currently being addressed.

Are residents at risk? Is our current system adequate? Or is more coordination needed to keep us ready for any emergency?

Joining us for this conversation is Ken Jones, Chair of the Capital Region Emergency Preparedness Partnership, and Deputy Fire Chief of Strathcona Country Emergency Services; Dr. Ron Kuban; President of Pegasus Emergency Management Consortium Corporation; and Mark Woods, Director of Critical Communication Solutions.

Emergency

Emergency Services demand a lot from their communication solutions. So they should, because in the world of Emergency Services, it is the difference of life and death. Cookie cutter communication solutions do not meet the needs in this complex, demanding environment. Critical Communication Solutions Inc. specializes in designing, building, and supporting communication solutions in the mission-critical environment. We make it our business to be on the forefront of technological changes, while focused on the needs, challenges, and capabilities of the end user.

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Discussion of technology, process, challenges, and solutions in Emergency Services Communication Systems.

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