JOIN LOGIN MENU Communications The IAFC Communications Committee focuses on wireless communications issues that impact the U.S. fire service and public safety. The Committee analyzes current issues for their impact on the fire service and gives information and guidance to the IAFC board of directors; analyzes legislative proposals from Congress and works with the administration on communications issues, especially offices in the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Communications Commission; and analyzes and works with private sector organizations that develop proposals of interest to public safety communications. Projects The Committee members serve on important government and industry committees and boards (e.g., SAFECOM , NPSTC, IMSA and NFPA) representing IAFC and fire service interests. Committee members also work with other public safety associations and with other organizations (both public and private) that work on issues of interest to the IAFC and its members, such as the establishment a nationwide, wireless broadband network for public safety. COMMUNICATIONS UPDATES & RESOURCES Contacts Chair Chief Greg Rubin Miami-Dade (FL) Fire and Rescue Staff Liaison Ryan Woodward 571-334-4744 Related FEMA Asks for Review of Fire Management and Suppression Draft Resource Types November 22, 2021 FCC Issues Public Notice Partially Lifting the Temporary Freeze on 4.9 GHz Licenses October 27, 2021 CISA Recommendations for Protecting Information from Ransomware-Caused Data Breaches August 19, 2021 Previous IAFC KnowledgeNet Discuss issues and solutions with other IAFC members online, share SOPs and other resources Next 1 2 3 You are not logged in. International Association of Fire Chiefs Home Contact Us Terms of Use & Copyright Privacy Policy IAFC Logo Usage Policy Discrimination & Harassment Policy 4795 Meadow Wood Lane, Suite 100W, Chantilly, VA 20151 | Tel: 703-273-0911 | Fax: 703-273-9363 © 1999 - 2021 International Association of Fire Chiefs. All Rights Reserved.