5 episodes
The Safe Inside Podcast Safer Buildings Coalition
-
- Technology
-
-
5.0 • 1 Rating
-
In-building wireless dead zones – areas where cell phones can’t call 9-1-1, and where first responder radios don’t work, have long been identified as a clear and present life-safety threat. Surprisingly, they are found in most structures including shopping malls, stadiums, and tragically, our schools. Since 2012, the Safer Buildings Coalition has been the leading voice in tackling this threat by building a “Coalition of the Willing” with a singularly focused mission: The elimination of in-building wireless dead zones. The SBC Safe Inside Podcast series dives more deeply into the discussion, examining the challenges, roadblocks, frustrations, successes, best practices, and the complicated road forward. We talk about Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES), Distributed Antenna Systems, and more! The series will feature two top experts representing the jurisdiction side of the discussion as our regular co-hosts -- Creighton Watley, a seasoned DAS coordinator for a metro county government and Mathew Theisz, a veteran radio operator for the District of Columbia -- along with special guest hosts and other industry experts, as they discuss the ups and downs of trying to do a good job in the muddle of it all. Tune in each month to join us for one of a kind ERCES conversations that connect with your ERCES truth.
-
EP 4 | Radio for Newbies: Putting the Puzzle Together!
Are you new to the trade of in-building public safety communications? Have you been pulling cable for a while but looking to understand what the user equipment is doing when it communicates through an ERCES? Tune in as Matt takes Creighton to school on some foundational subjects such as: the differences between Cellular and LMR, how the band affects what equipment is used, and solutions AHJs use as alternatives or in addition to ERCES. Once you’ve listened, if you’ve got lingering questions, or suggestions for future topics, please let us know! Reach out at: content@saferbuildings.org.
-
EP 3 | Fire Code Alchemy: ERCES Program Management in South Carolina
We've spent the last two episodes talking about ERCES challenges, this time, let's be inspired by a powerful example of success! Please join us as we discuss the state-wide ERCES program of South Carolina with Deputy Fire Marshal Nathan Ellis. Although he and his office worked closely with the state's frequency licensees, this is a chance to hear the perspective and experiences of a fire code AHJ rolling out what has become best-in-class ERCES management. Once you’ve listened, if you’ve got lingering questions, or suggestions for future topics, please let us know! Reach out at: content@saferbuildings.org.
-
EP 2 | ERCES Integrators: Learning to Walk on Shaky Ground
If someone tells you it’s easy to make money as an ERCES integrator, you should seek a second opinion. In this podcast, we’re enlightened by Merisa Gamler, a veteran ERCES integrator. Listen in as we run, walk and sometime tip toe through the highs and lows of deploying in-building public safety communications. You will undoubtedly recognize all the usual suspects, but we proudly cross the plate with forecasts on the promising future of our industry and why we’ve made it our home.
-
EP 1 | ERCES Requirements: Like a Box of Chocolates, You Never Know What You'll Get!
When it comes to deploying ERCES do you ever feel like you only get half the story before you start the job? Knowing and fulfilling the requirements for ERCES are crucial for both good business and reliable emergency communications. So why are they so hard to nail down? Listen in as our panel of frustrated ERCES crusaders discusses requirement shortfalls and solutions from the local to the national.
-
Introducing The Safe Inside Podcast
The Safer Buildings Coalition's Managing Director, John Foley welcomes you to the Safe Inside Podcast. Tune in to learn more about the origins of the podcast, how it ties into the mission of SBC, and what you can expect from future episodes. To learn more about the Safer Buildings Coalition, visit www.saferbuildings.org.