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Just make it up as you go? Please don’t… 

Chief Alan Perdue

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

Posted on November 20, 2023

One of the things I have learned during my public safety career is that there are certain people that either can’t — or don’t want to — admit that they don’t know or understand something. Instead of searching out the truth, they often just make it up as they go. That's fine if you are playing a game with a group of friends. However, if you are enforcing codes and standards, such a make-it-up-as-you-go approach is ill-advised. Having a clear understanding of what you are requiring as a code official is paramount to applying and enforcing the requirements.

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Member Advocacy Work Group Update - November 2023

Member Advocacy

Posted on November 20, 2023

When thinking about the value of an association membership, it's important to consider all the different ways in which that membership can benefit you. From networking opportunities to valuable resources, insights and discounts, associations offer their members a wealth of possibilities. 

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Save the Date: SBC Town Hall

Town Hall

Posted on November 20, 2023

The inaugural Safer Buildings Town Hall is set for Thursday, January 25th, 2024. The hour-long event will feature updates from SBC leadership, look-ahead to 2024 SBC and industry events, break-out sessions and Q&A. 

Every SBC member is invited to join us for this special event. More info, including registration link, to follow in early December.

 

 

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Fire Marshal Summits: Why You Need to Be There!

Key Takeaways from Florida and Texas Fire Marshal Conferences in 2023

AuditoriumPosted on November 21, 2023 

The Safer Buildings Coalition represented the In-Building Public Safety Wireless Community of Practice at two key Fire Marshal and Inspector conferences in the past few weeks: The Texas Fire Marshal Association Annual Conference in San Marcos, TX October 23-27, and the 75th Annual Florida Fire Prevention Conference held by the Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association in Gainesville, November 6-8. 

This article contains key takeaways from these events.

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Meet the Newest Safer Buildings Coalition Members - November 2023

Posted on November 19, 2023Meet the Newest members

The Safer Buildings Coalition continues to grow, with more than 200 member organizations across several categories. We value each and every member, and it’s our pleasure to introduce you to the most recent additions to our member base. 

 

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It's Official: 2024 Wireless Tech & Policy Summit Hits Washington, DC June 4th!

Summit

Posted on November 20, 2023

We are delighted to announce that the 2024 Safer Buildings Coalition Wireless Tech & Policy Summit will take place in Washington, DC on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024.

Stay tuned for information, incl. venue, pricing, etc.

Exact 2024 sponsorship tiers and pricing TBD but are expected to be similar to 2023.

 

 

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SBC Wraps up 2023 Seminar Season With Special Event at the Chief's Pub!

Alan's Pub

Posted on November 16, 2023

A long and successful SBC seminar season came to a close in Greensboro, NC -- home of Executive Director Chief Alan Perdue -- on November 2nd.

The night before, SBC treated sponsors and members to a very special get-together at the Chief's Firehouse Pub. In attendance were representatives from Pierson Wireless, Alliance Communications, Westell, SpeakEZ, Wireless Supply, Honeywell-Fiplex , PCTEL, Comba, G-Way & Mobile Communications America (MCA). 

 

 

 

 

 


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SBC OEM Members: Please Review Your BDA & DAS Directory Info

BDA Directory

Posted on November 21, 2023

The BDA and DAS Directories, which you will find in the Member Showcase section SBC's website, are valuable resources that allow you to list your own products and review specs and other info about other companies' offerings. 

As 2023 wanes, and major industry events like IWCE 2024 are around the corner, we recommend that you review  and update your BDA and DAS directory information on the SBC Website. 

 

 

 

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SBC 2024 Seminar Planning: First Round Is Underway

Seminar header image

Posted on November 21, 2023

The 2024 Safer Buildings Coalition Seminar Season will be one of our most ambitious years ever as we take our mission on the road.

Paid Tier SBC members have received the official ballot for choosing seminar sponsorships and locations. Seminar City Selection balloting is open till November 30th, and the Seminar List with Confirmed Sponsors will be posted by close of business December 1st. Round 2, which invites Paid Tier members to submit bids for the remaining available cities, kicks off Friday, December 8th.

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Who's Hiring?

Career Board

Posted on November 21, 2023

Looking for a new gig? Several SBC members are currently hiring. Visit our Career Board for open positions with Tower IQDay WirelessSafe-Com Wireless & Motive Infrastructure Solutions.

Job seekers: Check back frequently for new opportunities.

Employers: Create an account here to start posting jobs on the Board.

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SBC Members: Please Review Your Current Profiles

Profile Update

Posted on November 21, 2023

In an effort to ensure that all of our records are up to date, we would like for all of our members to take a look at their current member profiles and make any updates you see fit. 

By updating or verifying your profile, you'll ensure that your name, title, organization, contact info, social media handles, point of contact type and organization type are up to date.

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