The NPSTC Interoperability Committee was formed to ensure the public safety and public service communities maximize interoperability effectiveness by promoting the concepts of governance, standard operating procedures, technology, training/exercises, and usage described in the OIC Interoperability Continuum. The NPSTC Interoperability Committee currently oversees the activities of the following Working Groups.
Emergency Medical Services
To serve as a forum for the discussion of communications needs in EMS, particularly the integration of new communications technology to enhance access to the information required for appropriate emergency patient care and transportation.
- Hold "expert panel" meeting to make recommendations on the integration of communications technology in EMS. Draft white paper for comment by EMS community. Goal is to determine desired technologies and their bandwidth, cost and other implications
- Assist NASEMSO in pursuing a patient tracking standard as a data communications activity. Pursue through SAFECOM DM
For more information, please go to the NPSTC site page, Emergency Medical Services.
ESF-2
Emergency Support Function #2 (ESF-2) supports the restoration of communications infrastructure, facilitates the recovery of systems and applications from cyber attacks, and coordinates Federal communications support to response efforts during incidents requiring a coordinated Federal response. The mission of this Working Group is to serve as a forum for the discussion of communications restoration needs at the local, tribal, state and Federal levels following a major event or incident as defined in the National Response Plan.
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Volunteer
If you'd like to participate in this Committee, please use the form below to volunteer. You will be contacted with the information for the next meeting.
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