From the Chief’s Corner: Public Safety Grid Testing: What’s in a Grid...

Posted on July 24, 2019

In recent conversations with Safer Buildings Coalition members, the topic of grid testing, and more specifically the interpretation of what size the grid should be, has come up. So, this month I will try to shed some light on this important issue as it relates to public safety in-building communications systems.

Safer Buildings Coalition Hires Association Manager

Posted on July 24, 2019
Katina Madianos-Fiore will focus on onboarding new members and overseeing membership to ensure continual satisfaction and growth

The Safer Buildings Coalition is very happy to announce the latest addition to the team – our new Association Manager, Katina Madianos-Fiore.

Safer Buildings and Center for Campus Fire Safety Collaborate on Special Event

Posted on July 24, 2019
Justin Daniels & Mark Reynolds to headline Univ. of New Mexico event on Aug. 12th

On August 12th, the University of Mexico will be hosting a special pilot version of our regular Safer Buildings Coalition’s In-Building Public Safety Seminar Series.

Broward County BDA Committee Announces Next Meeting

Posted on July 24, 2019
Event scheduled for July 29th 

The Broward County BDA Committee, under the Broward County Board of Rules & Appeals, has scheduled its next meeting for Monday, July 29th at 1:30pm EDT.

The meeting will cover the latest concerning Bi-Directional Amplifiers. 

Impressions from the In-Building Wireless Congress in Vegas

Posted on July 24, 2019
The Safer Buildings Coalition presented an engaging two-day program

The 2019 In-Building Wireless Congress (IBW) descended on Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas June 10-12, and the Safer Buildings Coalition participated in this great event as both an exhibitor and a content partner. We were proud to present a very strong two-day program, which brought together some of the brightest minds of the industry and fostered engaging presentations, spirited panel discussions and audience Q&A. 

Safer Buildings Coalition, Microlab & Predictive Host Successful Webinar

Posted on July 24, 2019
Watch or re-watch this exciting event

On July 16th, Safer Buildings Coalition, Microlab and Predictive Technologies hosted the latest installment in our Webinar series: Monitoring Requirements for In-Buildings ERRCS.

This seminar focused on the monitoring of Emergency Responder Radio Communications System (ERRCS) and the benefits of assuring that all components of the system (both Active and Passive) are continuously monitored for correct operation. The webinar featured presentations by Thomas McCabe of Microlab and Eric Carey of Predictive.

Making Cities Smarter & Safer

Posted on July 24, 2019
Catching up with Pete Murray, of Dense Networks

Dense Networks – a valued member of the Safer Buildings Coalition – is currently running a series of events called Getting To Smart - Connected Cities Tour, which feature industry leaders and other bright minds, including SBC Managing Director John Foley.

We had a chance to catch up with Dense Networks’ Executive Director Pete Murray during the recent In-Building Wireless Congress to discuss Dense Networks, “smart” cities, and how Dense and Safer Buildings Coalition can work together to improve public safety and the public’s safety.

Be heard!

Posted on July 24, 2019
Call for content for upcoming SBC newsletters

Safer Buildings is seeking educational (i.e., not sales pitch) content to include in our upcoming newsletters. These articles are also featured in individual webpage “articles” that remain online and are directly addressable with their own URL, making sharing on social media and emails very simple.

It's Official!
2019 Safer Buildings Coalition Board of Directors Election Complete!

Posted on August 23, 2019
Eric Toenjes of Graybar elected VP of SBC Board; Dennis Burns of ADRF elected as Secretary, Kevin Persing of Cobham remains on the Board and moves to At-Large Board member

Thank you to all the nominees for stepping up - we hope you will run again next year - and encourage you to participate on Work Groups and possible seek Work Group Chair and Vice Chair roles.

From the Chief’s Corner: Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear…

Posted on June 17, 2019

At a recent event, I was asked to deliver an impromptu speech to the group. I accepted the invitation, but what would I talk about? Then an image came to me of the last thing I remembered after backing into the parking space: the words inscribed on the passenger side mirror: “OBJECTS IN MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR.”

But what does a car’s side view mirror have to do with public safety in-building systems? Let me explain… It is about optics. How you can lose sight of what’s important if you focus too much on matters that distract you.