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2024 Wireless Tech & Policy Summit Hits Washington, DC June 6th!

Summit

Posted on March 13, 2024

After the resounding success of SBC's inaugural 2023 Tech and Policy Summit in Washington DC last May, we are coming back with a great program to the same world-class venue — The National Housing Center in Downtown DC — on June 6th. 

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Government Affairs Workgroup Update - February 2024

GA WG

Posted on February 23, 2024

On a state level, we continue to monitor the Florida Legislative session, watching for any addition of amendments for anything of interest to the SBC.
On a National level, we continue to monitor for any indication of any forth coming FCC announcements around the 4.9GHz spectrum and NG911 Legislation.

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Exhibiting at State or National Fire Marshal Events? Help Us Put the ERCES Handbook Into the Hands of AHJs 

Sponsor a Book

Posted on February 22, 2024 

Are you planning to attending, exhibit at, even sponsor a State or National Fire Marshal event in the new year? If so, we invite you to join our special ERCES Handbook Sponsorship Program, which allows SBC members to purchase one or more boxes of books (eight books per box) at a deep discount, affix their own labels and hand out the book to local AHJs and Radio System Staff. This is a great way to spread the enforcement message, educate jurisdiction staff, and build a relationship based on gratitude and value with book recipients.

 

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Codes and Standards Work Group February 2024

Codes and Standards

Posted on February 23, 2024

The Codes and Standard’s workgroup held its regularly scheduled meeting on February 2nd with 23 members in attendance. We welcomed three new members. Each sub-working group reported on their activities that have transpired since the last meeting.

Work continues on the NFPA 1225 TIA’s with plans to have them submitted by SBC sometime in March.

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SBC Kicks Off the Seminar Season With a Packed House in Miami!

Miami

Posted on February 22, 2024

The Coalition’s 2024 In-Building Public Safety Communications Seminar season is off to a fantastic start as Chief Alan Perdue and team hosted our largest-ever seminar audience at Fire Tower Miami on January 31st.
 
Almost 150 first responders, government officials, industry reps, et al packed the room for an engaging last day of January in the Sunshine State.

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2024 Wireless Tech & Policy Summit Hits Washington, DC June 6th!

Summit

Posted on February 22, 2024

After the resounding success of SBC's inaugural 2023 Tech and Policy Summit in Washington DC last May, we are coming back with a great program to the same world-class venue — The National Housing Center in Downtown DC — on June 6th. 

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NEWS FLASH: SPECIAL IN-BUILDING WIRELESS WORKSHOP AT IWCE 2024 - Florida In-Building Public Safety Communications – Improve What Works, Fix What Doesn't

A unique opportunity to directly engage with the Florida Public Safety community at IWCE

IWCE

Posted on February 22, 2024

The Safer Buildings Coalition, in collaboration with the Florida Fire Marshal & Inspectors Association (FFMIA) and IWCE, is proud to announce a very special, interactive session at IWCE 2024 in Orlando: Florida In-Building Public Safety Communications – Improve What Works, Fix What Doesn't.

 

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Who's Hiring?

Posted on February 22, 2023

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

Job seekers: Check back frequently for new opportunities.

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

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2024 SBC Seminar Sponsorships — Slots Still Available

Alan presenting

Posted on February 23, 2024

SBC’s 2024 Seminar series will visit 27 cities, beginning with Miami on January 31, 2024. We filled most sponsorship slots in Round One, but opportunities remain open. Here's how you can still get in!

 

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From the Chief’s Corner: The Error of One's Ways 

Chief Alan Perdue

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

Posted on February 23, 2024

Non-compliance with all Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules regulating the utilization of signal boosters can severely compromise the effectiveness of the public safety communication system. Indeed, the importance of adhering to FCC regulations, specifically Rule 47 CFR Part 90.219, which mandates obtaining express written consent from the frequency license holder before operating a public safety signal booster, cannot be overstated.

Alas, failure to comply with current regulations is all too common. How do we rectify this?

 

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Member Advocacy Work Group Update - January 2024

Member Advocacy

Posted on February 23, 2024

The Member Advocacy Work Group hosted a successful Safer Buildings Coalition Town Hall on January 24th. 

The Town Hall is now available on-demand.

The group is currently planning the next Town Hall and preparing for next month's IWCE event in Orlando.

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