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The Idaho Statewide Interoperability Executive Council (SIEC) reports progress on enhancing public safety communications across the state. Key developments include the establishment of District Interoperability Governance Boards (DIGBs) to tackle local communication challenges, the rollout of a Statewide Strategic Plan, and improvements in operational capabilities. The statewide communications system now includes 35 tower sites, 260 channels, and serves over 1.2 million Idahoans. Significant federal funding has supported these interoperability initiatives, ensuring effective communication for emergency response.
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Annual Report to the Idaho Legislatureby THE IDAHO STATEWIDE INTEROPERABILITY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL(SIEC)CHIEF R. MARK LOCKWOOD, SIEC CHAIRFebruary 7 2011Boise, Idaho
2011 PROGRESS • The SIEC continued the implementation of District Interoperability Governance Boards (DIGBs) whose purpose is to address the challenges facing its local interdisciplinary partners concerning communications. • Development of joint Strategic, Business and Operational planning.
2011 PROGRESS • SIEC Statewide Strategic Plan • SIEC Business Plan • Statewide Emergency Communications Operational Plan
2011 PROGRESS • Continued build out of the statewide shared public safety communications system. • Application and receipt of federal funding for interoperable communications. • Addition of DIGB Members to the SIEC.
STATEWIDE SYSTEM • 35 tower sites currently being utilized • 260 channels • 6,280 subscribers • Predominate coverage in 22 counties; with 12 counties in various stages of transition. • System currently offers Public Safety Communications covering over 1.2M Idahoans
STATEWIDE SYSTEM • Through console patches in many parts of the state different frequencies are linked / bridged to the system allowing for interoperability. • The eastern side of the state in particular utilizes this ability as well as the Canyon / Ada County systems.
SYSTEM FACTS FOR 2010 • Twenty-one million “Push-to-Talk” actions by emergency response personnel on the system • Thirty-seven thousand hours of voice air time • Ten thousand hours of over-the-air programming was completed; this process was traditionally accomplished by hand at a cost of approximately $20 a radio • An average of eighteen percent of the system has been used to date
CONTACT THE SIECIdaho Statewide Interoperability Executive Council (SIEC) c/o The Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security4040 Guard St Bldg 600 Room 308Boise, ID 83705-5004, Desk - 208.422.6477, Fax - 208.422.3044http://www.bhs.idaho.gov/