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Has the Mission Changed
Safer Buildings Coalition – Has the Mission Changed? You May Think it Has – But It Hasn’t! (We’re Just More Focused) If you ask long-time industry leaders how they would describe the Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC), chances are they will say something…
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INTERVIEW: SOLiD PRESIDENT KEN SANDFELD
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: SOLiD PRESIDENT KEN SANDFELDSOLiD remains firmly in public safety space, but with a clear focus on product development Hard-hit industry will emerge strong from COVID-19 crisis, Sandfeld predictsBy Mikkel Schultz, Senior Editor With the departure of some of SOLiD’s in-building…
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Peace Officers Memorial Day
Nation Honors Fallen Heroes on Peace Officers Memorial Day Annual Candlelight Vigil Goes VirtualBy Mikkel Schultz, Senior Editor, Safer Buildings Coalition On May 15th, flags are flown at half-staff across our country in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week.…
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The Dragon Has Arrived…And This Dragon Eats Fire
Installing coaxial cable for public safety deployments may never be the same. Radio Frequency Systems (RFS), a world leader in indoor RF coaxial cables, recently announced the launch of its revolutionary new product, DragonSkin™, the first and only in-building coaxial cable certified…
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IAFC Section Chief O’Brian: We Still Cannot Purchase N95 Masks
IAFC Section Chief O’Brian: We Need PPE In his presentation today at the NEMA Fire, Life Safety, Security, and Emergency Communications Section Industry Day Event, Chief Michael O’Brian conveyed some stark realities facing the Fire Services in the current environment. O’Brian is…
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Safer Buildings Coalition Code Topic: Defining Backbone and Distributi
There is much confusion over the terms Backbone (Riser, Vertical) and Distribution (Feeder, Horizontal). This SBC Code Topic provides an explanation, complete with Code references, to help illustrate these important distinctions in in-building cabling systems. The definitions for Backbone and Distribution were…
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From the Chief’s Corner: Innovation and Determination in a Time of Cri
2020 has brought about a significant amount of change into our lives. Many organizations have had to rethink their traditional workplace operations, identify and utilize more tech advances, and adapt to changes in how their employees function around themselves and outside stakeholders.…
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Stay positive. Manage the present, but plan for the future.
A message from the Safer Buildings Coalition President: Stay positive. Manage the present, but plan for the future. Dear Safer Buildings Coalition Members – First of all, I hope you and your family are safe and healthy. The corona crisis has turned…
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US Construction Starts Will Start to Rebound Late This Year, Business
Warehousing, data center construction among sectors that remain strong during COVID-19 crisis The headwinds currently facing the US economy will start to abate later this year, with several industry sectors set to rebound strongly as the post-corona world offers new opportunities for…
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NJ Police Captain: MCPTT-Based FirstNet PTT a “Game-Changer,” Potentia
“I think it’s really going to be a game-changer for public-safety communications.” That’s the verdict from Captain Guy Patterson after his Cranford, New Jersey Police Department conducted a beta trial of the new FirstNet Push to Talk (PTT) service, which is provided…
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Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week!
Photo: M.Moira / Shutterstock.com Emergency Responders across the Nation: We Salute You This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the annual celebration of our first, first responders – the heroes who, literally, answer the call when we need help. This week,…
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[On-Demand Webinar] “Raising the Bar on Public Safety Deployments – Tap into the Benefits of Our Unique Ecosystem Solution”
This is a critical time for businesses and employees to stay connected while working from home or from remote locations. With many government officials mandating that employees work from home to social distance, now is the perfect time to advance your knowledge…
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This is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
8 Keys for Leaders for Thriving and Surviving in this EnvironmentBy John Foley – Managing Director, Safer Buildings Coalition You may have heard the phrase “Life on Life’s Terms.” Now, more than ever, this applies. It seems unfair, but we are often…
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Dept. of Homeland Security Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastr
So Many Safer Buildings Coalition Members are part of the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce. Essential workers must be permitted to keep critical infrastructure in place and operational. The US Department of Homeland Security has provided guidance on the definition of the ESSENTIAL…
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Public Safety Codes and Signal Booster Solutions
Public Safety Codes and Signal Booster Solutions Before obtaining certificates, licenses, and permits for occupying commercial buildings and property, several building codes must meet federal requirements and/or municipal zoning laws. In general, these guidelines range from structural, electrical, mechanical, fuel/gas, plumbing,…
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Safer Buildings Coalition Launches Online Training Hub
Dear Members & Readers, The current crisis forces more and more workers to work from home. While this is a new reality for many, it is also a great opportunity for these remote workers to build competency via online training. And for…
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A message from the Safer Buildings Coalition President
Dear Members & Readers, First of all, as you may already know, IWCE 2020 has been rescheduled for August 24-28. Accordingly, we have moved our Annual Reception, Dinner and Meeting to August 24th to coincide with the new IWCE time frame. Much…
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Broward County Approves Two-Way Radio Communications Enhancement Syste
The BDA Committee under the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals has approved and posted its Two-Way Radio Communications Enhancement Systems Guidelines. See the approved guidelines here: https://www.saferbuildings.org/assets/CodeBulletins/BORA%20RCES%20Guidelines.pdf BDA Committee Chair David Rice stresses that these are indeed guidelines; not code.…
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From the Chief’s Corner: When Leadership Matters Most…
With many years of service in public safety, I have witnessed and been a part of many forms of crisis. Whether natural or man-made, a disaster can have a profound impact on the daily lives of those effected. Today’s environment of uncertainty…
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IWCE 2020 Rescheduled for August 24-28, 2020
IWCE 2020, which was originally scheduled for next week, has been rescheduled for August 24-28, 2020. Please see the IWCE website here: https://www.iwceexpo.com/iwce20/Public/Enter.aspx Read the full announcement from the organizers below: We are excited to announce that IWCE 2020 will take place…