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Charlottesville-Albemarle-University of VA. Chosen by Frommer’s 2004…. As the #1 Best Place to Live in America. Charlottesville-Albemarle-University of VA. Reasons for Success … Regional Planning/Cooperation Incident Command/Unified Command (NIMS) Standard Operating Guides (SOG)
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Charlottesville-Albemarle-University of VA Chosen by Frommer’s 2004…. As the #1 Best Place to Live in America
Charlottesville-Albemarle-University of VA Reasons for Success… • Regional Planning/Cooperation • Incident Command/Unified Command (NIMS) • Standard Operating Guides (SOG) • Wireless Interoperability (Technology) • Common Language/Terminology • Routine use of Communication Eqpt. • Joint Training and Practical Exercises
Charlottesville-Albemarle-University of VA Interoperability Factors
Charlottesville-Albemarle-University of VA The Environment
Charlottesville-Albemarle-University of VA The Platform
Charlottesville-Albemarle-University of VA + Platform = Environment
Charlottesville-Albemarle-University of VA Interoperability Continuum
Charlottesville-Albemarle-University of VA Technology Considerations • No single technology can solve every interoperability situation • Often, more than one technology solution is required to accomplish the desired outcome • Technology alone CANNOT achieve interoperability • DEMONSTRATION
Charlottesville-Albemarle-University of VA • First Responders Descend on Incident • Incident Command (IC) is Established • Interoperable Communications are Achieved • Explosion Occurs in YOURTOWN, USA • Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is Engaged • EOC and Federal Agencies Identify Chemical Expert • Chemical Expert Direct Connects IC and advises on Containment, Medical Treatment and Disposal. EFFECTIVE UNIFIED COMMAND