About This Event

Resilient Communications for
Emergency Response

Ineffective communications put responders in the field at risk, and can mean the difference between life and death for those awaiting help.  Too often, inadequate and unreliable communication systems compromise emergency responders’ ability to respond effectively to incidents that range from day-to-day operations to large-scale emergencies.

Emergency management, law enforcement, fire response, and emergency medical services responders rely on communications technology for support in dangerous and rapidly changing environments.  Innovative solutions and advancements in new technologies are helping keep emergency responders safe while protecting the public.

Join us for this very informative and interactive event!

Featured Speakers:

Garry Briese
Former Region 8 Administrator, FEMA
Former Executive Director, International
Association of Fire Chiefs
Co-Founder, The Center for New Media & Resiliency

Tim Karney 
Founding Publisher
Emergency Management Magazine

Russ Decker, CEM
Director, Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Allen County, Ohio
President
International Association of Emergency Managers

Rapid Deployment Demonstration
The Sprint Nextel Emergency Response Team will conduct a rapid deployment exercise where they will demonstrate (with infrastructure, equipment and personnel) how their specialized expertise can restore all forms of communications even in the most remote and overwhelmed conditions.