First responders in the region will soon be able to communicate more clearly with one another.
Police, ambulance, fire services and others will all be on the Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS).
The new system, which was launched province-wide after the wildfire, will improve communication between agencies by having them all on the same network.
Regional Fire Chief Jody Butz said AFRRCS was worked “flawlessly” during the wildfire, making it an easy decision to join.
“We’re just days away from receiving the radios, then we have to go through implementation, do some training and programming and that sort of thing.”
Butz said the system should be fully implemented at fire departments across the region by the new year.
Wood Buffalo RCMP started using the system on June 23, enhancing response and contributing to officer safety.
Once all agencies are on the network, they will be able to more easily coordinate joint responses to emergency calls.
