Res 2005-123 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Emergency Management Law Enforcement Fire Service Emergency Medical Services Public Works I Transportation Public Safety Communications Public Health Health Care Hazardous Materials Governmental Administration This MOU authorizes use of state-licensed frequencies for the purpose of coordination between emergency response agencies and resources. Such coordination may occur during interagency operations, en-route travel, or on-lncident communications in accordance with an Incident Communications Plan. Background The 7th Legislature, in an effort to provide for effective emergency radio communications by state agencies, called for an Interagency Radio Work Group (IRWG) to develop a state agency communications network. That group developed a preliminary plan that was accepted by the state IRWG and the Sheriffs Association of Texas on March 27, 2001. Subsequently, the IRWG determined that the state agency communications network should be expanded to include all public safety agencies in the state. This was accomplished by IRWG's development of the Immediate Radio Communications Interoperability Plan (IRCIP) of January, 2003. The IRCIP addressed radio communications interoperability between state and local jurisdictions using VHF wideband radio equipment for dispatch, en-route, and on-lncident communications. Approximately 300 local govemment jurisdictions have accepted the IRCIP and submitted an executed Memorandum of Understanding to TxDPS. In response to a Federal Communications Commission requirement for establishment of state/regional advisory committees, the Texas Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (TSIEC) was formally established as an advisory committee to TxDPS. The Texas Interoperability Channel Plan, developed by TSIEC and included in this MOU, provides essential guidance for interoperable radio communications using VHF UHF. 700 MHz. and 800 MHz radio equipment for interagency coordination, en-route travel, or on-lncident communications. Understandings Texas Department of PubHe Safety wiH: . Manage and maintain proper licenses for the use of the interoperability frequencies identified herein. . Manage and maintain an accurate database of federal and state agencies and local government jurisdictions that have accepted and signed this MOU. . Issue updates and revisions to the Texas Interoperability Channel Plan contained herein upon request by the Texas Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (TSIEC) and the Executive Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Jurisdiction will: . Participate in regional communications planning (generally arranged by regional Council of Governments) that provides for regional radio communications interoperability. . Manage use of the interoperability frequencies by its employees, ensuring compliance with the Texas Interoperabi/ity Channel Plan (T1CP) and federal/state/local laws, ordinances, and rules.