An Historic Week for Interoperability Efforts in Ontario
In an excellent display of cooperation, the Association of Municipal Emergency Medical Services of Ontario (AMEMSO), Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) and Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) have appointed representatives to work together on a tri-services interoperability committee — the first of its kind in Ontario. Inspector Joe Maiorano, Durham Regional Police, Fire Chief Mark Diotte, Ajax Fire Department, and Chief Doug Socha of Hasting-Quinte EMS in Hastings County will be jointly leading interoperability efforts on behalf of their respective associations for the good of public safety and first responders in Ontario. CITIG will continue to support this undertaking where possible hopes to provide regular updates moving forward.
Eastern Ontario-Western Quebec Regional Interoperability Meeting NOW on November 23
Faced with a series of key scheduling conflicts, the County of Renfrew and CITIG have rescheduled the Eastern Ontario-Western Quebec Regional Interoperability Meeting to November 23, 2010. We apologize for any inconvenience. Click on the following links for Event information and Registration.
Vancouver 2010 Communications Interoperability Unit Takes the 2010 CACP/Motorola Award for Excellence in Emergency Preparedness
During the CACP conference in Edmonton, the Vancouver 2010 Integrated Security Unit – Operational Communications Interoperability was awarded the CACP/Motorola Award for Excellence in Emergency Preparedness in the National Category. Specifically, the Award was presented for the groups’ radio communications strategy – a joint, synchronized effort that overcame jurisdictional, geographical, environmental, human resource and financial constraints and initiated and executed an effective communications program. CITIG was the inaugural winner in 2009. Other recipients honoured in 2010 include Le Service de securite incendie – Agglomeration de Longeuil and the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (Quebec) Inc. in the Regional Category and the City of Richmond – Gold Exercise in the Exercise Category. Congratulations to all!
Interoperability News
Visit this link for the latest on-line issue of NPSTC Quarterly, the newsletter of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC). In addition to selected mentions of CITIG activities, recognition and events, you’ll find interesting articles regarding spectrum, COML, regulatory updates and more!
On Scene 2010 Dates and Location Announced
From September 20 to 22, 2010, join first responder colleagues for the third annual multi-agency training event involving Law Enforcement, Fire/Rescue and Emergency Medical Services. On Scene 2010 is for all frontline personnel. This is a chance to expand our understanding and relationships as emergency responders. We work together, let’s train together. The event takes place at RCMP "Depot" Division in Regina, Saskatchewan. Download the preliminary schedule of events and visit the On Scene 2010 Web Site for full details. Registration opens soon.
CRTI Call 9 Now Live!
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) administers a Call for Proposals under the federal government's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) Research and Technology Initiative (CRTI). The Program, administered through DRDC's Centre for Security Science (CSS), is designed to strengthen, through investments in science and technology (S&T), Canada's ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from a CBRNE event. In CRTI Call for Proposals Call 9, there will be up to approximately $18 million available for new projects. Visit this link and search "CRTI" for full details.
Seventh CRHNet Symposium
The Seventh Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) Symposium — "Connecting with Canadians" occurs from October 27 to 29, 2010 in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Click here for details.
Third Annual First Responder Vendor Outreach Forum - RCMP CTO to Provide Keynote
The third annual First Responder Vendor Outreach Forum takes place on September 28 and 29 in the Atlantic Canada region and is headlined by an opening keynote by Michael Doucet, Chief Technology Officer for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. For the third consecutive year, CATA, CPRC and CITIG are hosting a uniquely formatted and innovative First Responder VOF. Once again, the Forum will provide ICT and advanced security vendors and First Responder/Public Safety and Security (PSS) leaders with an opportunity to engage with one another to shape the direction of industry R&D, address current issues through cooperative action and commence developing a Technology Roadmap for Canadian First Responders. Visit http://www.cata.ca/Media_and_Events/FR_VOF/AltCan/default.html for detailed information.
Fourth Canadian Public Safety Interoperability Workshop: A CITIG National Forum
From December 5 to 8, 2010 in Victoria, British Columbia, the Fourth Canadian Public Safety Interoperability Workshop will again bring together a broad base of public safety and emergency management practitioners to develop a mutual understanding of the key voice and data - interoperability issues facing today’s public safety sector. With a focus on information exchange, topic-specific discussion and interactive break-outs, the fourth national workshop aims to support and promote the transfer of best practices and experience, and the development of a more unified approach to public safety interoperability across the country, between nations and internationally. Click here for more detailed event information and visit www.cacp.ca to register on line.
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