Montana Public Safety Communications System
Montana Public Safety Communications System
Statewide Interoperability Governing Board (SIGB)
On Sept. 30, 2011, the Statewide Interoperability Governing Board (SIGB) was established by Executive Order No. 13-2011. The SIGB will direct the operation of the statewide public safety radio system formerly operated by Interoperability Montana. The purpose is to ensure the future of interoperable communications in Montana as described in Montana's Homeland Security Strategic Plan (HSSP) and State Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP).
The SIGB consists of five voting members, who are:
- The Attorney General or his designee
- Governor's Office representative
- The Montana State Chief Information Officer, or his designee
- The Director of the Montana Department of Transportation, or his designee
- A representative of the Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association.
Upcoming Training
Communications Unit Technician (COMT) Training
Feb. 13-17, 2012
This course trains emergency responders on practices and procedures common to radio communication technicians during emergency operations. The COMT class will help communications technicians work within the Incident Command System (ICS) organizational structure. It is intended for federal, state, local, and tribal emergency response professionals as well as coordination/support personnel with communications backgrounds.
Both courses are sponsored by the Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) and will take place at the Armed Forces Reserve Center at Fort Harrison.
For more information, contact Michael Stapp, Montana Disaster & Emergency Services, by e-mailing mstapp@mt.gov or calling 406-324-4786. To learn about course objectives and prerequisites, please visit: www.safecomprogram.gov/currentprojects/Default.aspx. Please note that enrollment is limited.
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