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The Phoenix Fire Department's
800 MHz Team
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A vital project, such as the 800 MHz Radio Replacement Project must have a dedicated and knowledgeable team behind it. The Phoenix Fire Department has assembled the best to make sure the new system will be effective, safe and reliable for its firefighters and staff. This team has traveled around the country to check out systems at other fire departments, investigated rumors, researched and planned extensively to ensure a successful transition to the new system, which is scheduled several years from now. The team works as a unit to analyze the system and it's effects on the members of the department. All five team members have very detailed job descriptions, but here’s a sampling of how they are working hard to make this communications system the best for the entire PFD staff!Assistant Chief Steve Kreis / Captain Tim Hill - Radio System Policy Makers:
Chief Kreis and Captain Hill are members of the City of Phoenix Steering Committee. Many other Department Heads also sit on this committee. The committee oversees the construction, implementation, transition, and budget for the New Public Radio System.Division Chief Nate White - Project and Regional Transition Manager:
In addition to managing the project and its “Big Picture” impact on the department, Chief White is responsible for the project on a valley-wide level. Among his many responsibilities include being the liaison for the Public Safety Community, Labor / Management, and the City Steering Committee. Along with Captain Tim Hill, he co-chairs the RBO Phase-Over Committee. Chief White also plans for the various phases of the project, manages the project budget, and participates in on going funding development. Furthermore, Chief White is responsible for the project within the Phoenix Fire Department. He is the coordinator for schedules, logistics and the team’s on-going 800MHz educational opportunities. He is also the in-building ordinance coordinator.Captains Mike Worrell, Rodney Davis, Steve Sager, Charles Baker, and Ray Martinez - Technical Research, Field Transition and Communication Managers:
These captains are in charge of all the staff training on the new radio system. They are responsible for developing the training teams, as well as plan the short, medium and long-range awareness and actual training, including user education and orientation programs. They are a liaison between the city transition managers and the technical committees, as well as Labor / Management. Additionally, these captains are responsible for the technical aspects of the system on the user level. They have been investigating and researching technical and operational issues that affect users of the system. These are the team members who address the questions and issues, and research project design. They are also developing performance evaluation tests for the portable radios. They perform the short, medium, and long range technical transition planning.Andy MacFarlane - Radio Engineer Manager:
He is responsible for all engineering aspects of the 800MHz project. He works with the technical research and communications managers on addressing questions and issues PFD members have about the system. He is coordinating the in-building treatment ordinance, and will purchase, install and test the system equipment. He will also evaluate the system as the process goes along.The 800MHz digital radio system transition will be a long and on-going process, and the welcomes your questions, comments, and concerns. Just contact one of the following members through e-mail by clicking HERE or by calling PFD Technical Services at 602-495-5239.
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