Improving Wildfire Response: New Communication Standards for Firefighters.
This Act mandates the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to research and develop improved communication standards for all wildland fire response agencies. The goal is to enhance public safety and operational effectiveness by ensuring secure, real-time data sharing and better coordination among Federal, State, and local firefighters. The Director is required to develop and publish recommendations to improve public safety communication coordination standards.
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NIST is required to research and establish new communication coordination standards for all levels of wildland firefighters and response officials.
The research includes field testing of technology to improve the secure, real-time transmission of alerts and advisories during fire incidents.
The Director will transmit recommendations to the Office of Management and Budget for implementation by member agencies.
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