Fiplex issues call to action for widescale indoor public-safety communications
Fiplex Communications, a venerable leader in true mission-critical solutions for indoor public-safety communications, has published a call to action to inspire a renewed industry-wide commitment for achieving emergency first responder communications whenever and wherever needed. Authored by Matias de Goycoechea, Chief Technology Officer and Chairman of the Board, at Fiplex, A Call to Action: Better Buildings, Better Business urges the public-safety ecosystem to exponentially expand and accelerate the deployment of in-building public-safety communications networks by focusing innovation and technology that overcomes the underlying challenges of all stakeholders. Communications plays an integral role in helping firefighters, law enforcement and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel fulfill the mission of Public Safety to protect lives, maintain order and safeguard property. Because the majority of public-safety incidents occur indoors, it is paramount that the wireless devices used by emergency first responders work reliably throughout all areas of buildings and venues including garages, basements and stairwells. Fire Codes have developed a clear standard for these applications and, although, code adoption continues at a notable pace, momentum continues to languish amid increasing radio frequency (RF) complexity, higher performance requirements and economic pressures. While admirably managed by AHJs and Solution Providers, these challenges continue to delay the full success of the Public Safety mission.
The manifesto advocates for a renewed and realigned commitment that goes beyond the legacy of keeping first responders safe. It is a call to action on two symbiotic outcomes for AHJs and Solutions Providers, respectively: better buildings and better business. In addition, the manifesto also calls for Solutions Providers to innovate to deliver mission-critical performance, mitigate complexity and foster economic models.
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