Submitted to FFCC.com by Frank "Skip" Welsh, N.H. [email protected] It has been said in some quarters that, “…the Fire Service represents 200 years of tradition unimpeded by progress…” We all know that this is a feeble attempt at … [Read more...]
VERIZON ADMITS FAULT IN PHILA. FIRE/POLICE RADIO FAILURES
by KYW’s Mike Dunn A big "mea culpa" from Verizon for its part in problems with Philadelphia’s digital police radio system. Company officials admit human error by Verizon workers led to some of the problems. The latest City Council hearing on the problem … [Read more...]
A CRUSADE FOR FIRE RADIOS
BY ADAM LISBERGDAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER 2-28-05 Retired firefighter Jimmy Boyle was frustrated by the FDNY's unreliable radios long before 9/11 - but after his brave son died in the terror attacks, his battle turned personal. Firefighter Michael Boyle was rescuing victims inside … [Read more...]