Transcript Nebraska Interoperability: Emergency Managers Webinar

Nebraska Interoperability: First
Responder Webinar – July 26,
2011
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Conference Number(s): 1-866-423-8755
Participant Code: 292050
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Agenda
1. Nebraska Interoperability Network Overview –
Bob Wilhelm, NEMA
2. What does Interoperability mean for First
Responders? - Rod Hutt, NEMA
3. Using Paraclete as a Communication Tool – Dave
Reisen and Alisia LaMay, NEMA
Interoperability Overview –
Bob Wilhelm, NEMA
• Why does the state need interoperability?
▫ Project Concept
▫ Project Intent
• What is the timeline for this project in Nebraska?
Interoperability with NRIN–
Rod Hutt - NEMA
• How will NRIN change the communication and
connection for First Responders?
• What are the benefits of the NRIN project for First
Responders?
Potential Users of NRIN
▫ Paraclete
▫ Mutual Aid Radio System
▫ Statewide Radio System
(Digital)
▫ Radio Links (console to base
station/repeater)
▫ Coordination with existing T1
and fiber
▫ Public Safety (Fire, Ambulance,
Law Enforcement, Emergency
Management
▫ Next generation 911
▫ NPPD
▫ Nebraska Department of Roads
▫ Nebraska Educational
Telecommunications (NET)
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NAWAS
D-Star digital ham network
National Weather Service
EOC Video Networks
Court Video Networks
(video arraignment)
EOC to EOC voice and data
NEMA (Multiple uses) (Local
EOC to State EOC in time of
emergency)
Nebraska State Patrol (HQ to
Troop Areas and Troop Area
to Troop Area)
Civil Air Patrol
Nebraska Regional Interoperability
Network
▫ Regional connectivity for local data sharing and emergency
operations
▫ Provides local, state and public power responders the ability
to access communications resources and share voice and data
communications
▫ Expands the confines of local area communications and
interoperability during major emergencies
▫ Great opportunity to enter into government-to-government
sharing agreements for these assets to use and grow with
their future communications and data sharing needs
▫ Economy of scale that improves data access without the cost
of individual ownership and leasing
▫ Coordination with hospital network
▫ Coordination with University of Nebraska network
NRIN
Using Paraclete as a Communication
Tool – Dave Reisen and Alisia LaMay,
NEMA
• How is Paraclete being used in Nebraska?
• How can we access Paraclete Training?
Paraclete
Paraclete Training
• 3 Phases
▫ Basic Operator / Dispatcher
 Day to Day users of the system
▫ Communications Director / Emergency Manager
 Individuals who will be establishing plans and
maintaining the system at the local level
▫ Paraclete Technician
 Small group of individuals across the state who can work
on the hardware and software
What is Paraclete?
• A network of hardware
utilizing software that allows
radio communication via the
internet
• The software enables you to
connect UHF, VHF and
800mhz radios together
Where is Paraclete
Nebraska Mutual Aid Project
• Mutual Aid …
▫ Is a system of analog radio base stations across the State
controlled by local/regional system operators, using
common, nationally accepted frequencies to allow
interoperable radio coverage for mutual aid.
▫ Allows first responders, such as the Nebraska State Patrol
and local fire or law enforcement to talk to each other in an
emergency that crosses local boundary lines.
• The Standard Operating Procedures for the Nebraska
Mutual Aid System can be found online at:
http://www.homelandplanning.nebraska.edu/nebraskac
ouncil.php.
Questions?
Thank You!
Next Webinar for
First Responders –
August 8, 5:30 PM
Sept 28, 2011 for
last Webinar