Redmond EMS Abstracts.indd - IAFF
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Fire Service Communications: Why They Are Not Working<br />
Jon is an expert on both the FLAME and ESRI ArcGIS systems and is working to automate the <strong>IAFF</strong>'s<br />
GIS operations to improve analysis efficiency and accuracy. Jon serves on the NFPA Technical<br />
Committee on Data Exchange in the Fire Service, and has been appointed to the FCC Emergency<br />
Response Interoperability Center Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC).<br />
Joseph Brooks<br />
Radio Supervisor<br />
Boston Fire Department<br />
59 Fenway<br />
Boston, Massachusetts 02115<br />
617-343-2875<br />
joeb.bfd@cityofboston.gov<br />
Background:<br />
Joseph Brooks joined the Boston Fire Department in 1983 and was assigned to dispatch operations.<br />
In 2005 he was assigned to the Communications Section as Radio Supervisor. In 2008 he assisted<br />
the <strong>IAFF</strong> with the Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service. He is also a member<br />
of the Metro/Boston Homeland Security Interoperability Committee.<br />
Karen Ray<br />
Branch Chief<br />
US Department of Homeland Security<br />
Science & Technology Directorate<br />
Office for Interoperability & Compatibility<br />
Washington, DC 20528<br />
202-254-5687<br />
Karen.Ray1@dhs.gov<br />
Background:<br />
Ms. Ray is the Branch Chief for the DHS Office for Interoperability and Compatibility. The Office<br />
strengthens interoperable wireless communications and improves effective information sharing<br />
by developing tools such as standards, reports, guidelines, and technologies to enhance overall<br />
planning and coordination at all levels of government.<br />
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