From the Chief’s Corner: A Deeper Dive into Secondary Power Source Batteries...

By Chief Alan Perdue (ret.), SBC Executive Director

Posted on January 31, 2023

Last week I had the opportunity to take a few days off before the 2023 SBC seminar circuit kicks off in Miami, FL and then takes us to 21 other cities across the US and Canada. During our time away, we did some snorkeling. To really see what’s beneath the water’s surface it’s best to dive down where you get up close and personal with some neat looking fish, colorful reefs, and other sites that truly come to life. Later as I was reflecting on that experience, I thought about a little detail related to the ERCES secondary power supplies that’s typically not discussed in too much detail... the battery itself.

SBC Working with California Stakeholders Towards Recognition of NFPA 1225
Codes and Standards Work Group Sets 2023 Goals, Focuses in on NFPA 1225 TIA’s and State/Local Issues.

From the Chief’s Corner: Are You at the Table?

By Chief Alan Perdue (ret.), SBC Executive Director
Posted on December 22, 2022

For me, the Christmas season is a time of coming together with family, friends, and coworkers. Much of that time is often spent “at the table”, a place where we share food and drink and reflect on the events and activities in past year and begin discussing opportunities for the coming year. During the latter part of December, it's not uncommon for things like business travel and meetings to kind of slow down a little bit which allows us some time for reflection and preparation for the future. During this time of reflection, I found myself thinking about many of the activities we “the Coalition” were blessed to be a part of in 2022 and on the significant impact the Coalition and our members have made in the world of in-building communications. 

The Safe Inside Podcast – Coming January 2023

Posted on December 22, 2022

In a continued effort to raise awareness and eliminate wireless dead zones within buildings, the Safer Buildings Coalition is pleased to announce the launch of its first ever podcast – The Safe Inside Podcast. 

From the Chief’s Corner: Are You at the Table?

By Chief Alan Perdue (ret.), SBC Executive Director
Posted on December 22, 2022

As we approach the holiday season, a phrase often attributed to the title of a 1936 animated film “Christmas Comes but Once a Year” came to mind, along with an important annual event related to emergency responder communications enhancement systems (ERCES). The phrase was used in a poem from the 16^th century English poet and farmer Thomas Tusser from Essex. The line from the poem is “At Christmas play and make good cheer, For Christmas comes but once a year”.

2023 Seminar Series Planning Update

Posted on December 1, 2022

Round 1 of SBC’s 2023 Seminar Series planning is complete. Thank you to those who submitted responses and have agreed to participate. We’ve received 11 submissions from member companies so far. Here’s what’s been confirmed:

• We will have between 25 – 29 cities on the 2023 Seminar Series calendar
• Speaking Commitments: 58 slots (77% of total available)
• Table-Top Commitments: 33 slots (33% of total available)

Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members - December 2022

Posted on December 1, 2022

The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to some of the newest additions to our member base: Epiq Solutions. Welcome to SBC!

SAVE THE DATE | 2023 SBC Annual Members Meeting and Dinner on March 27, 2023 

Posted on December 1, 2022

Mark your calendars for our annual Members Meeting and Dinner scheduled for Monday, March 27, 2023 from 5 – 9pm at the IWCE conference in Las Vegas. More details including a registration link will soon follow in January. You won’t want to miss it! 

Round 2 | Selection Process for Sponsoring 2023 Safe Inside Seminar Series

Posted on December 7, 2022

Round 2 of the selection process for sponsoring the 2023 Safe Inside Seminar Series has officially begun. Final selections are due by January 3, 2023.

Part II of II - Crisis in Plain Sight: In-Building Public Safety Radio Coverage in Schools 

We of the Safer Buildings Coalition mourn with the Uvalde community the tragic loss of life resulting from the assault on Robb Elementary School on May 25^th and all mass-casualty events, especially in our schools. In Part I of this report, we cited after-action report information from the recent Uvalde, TX mass-shooting. Primarily, we examined a crucial element of this tragedy: Poor in-building public safety coverage.