TiPS Today in Public Safety with Fletch
Welcome to TiPS: Today in Public Safety! Your go-to podcast for the latest updates in Next Generation 911 (NG911) services and public safety technology. Published on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, you’ll find current topics on Public Safety and NG911 implementation, interoperability, and the innovations shaping emergency response into the future. Hosted by Mark J. Fletcher, ENP (Fletch), a leading subject matter expert in the industry, these episodes promise to hold a little bit of everything for anyone involved in Public Safety communications and technology. Episodes are sponsored by 911inform, the leading NG911-compliant solution for the Enterprise, ensuring ”Every Second Counts – When it Matters Most™.” Stay informed, stay safe—subscribe now for your essential public safety updates!
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3 days ago
3 days ago
In this episode, Fletch breaks down how crowdsourcing multimedia and IoT data is helping Public Safety telecommunicators respond faster and more accurately during emergencies.
🚨 Real-time video feeds🏢 Smart buildings & adjacent sensors📉 Lower costs, smarter dispatching📈 Better outcomes for everyone
Watch the episode, subscribe for more insights, and learn how NG911 is turning smart neighborhoods into safety networks.
🔗 Visit: https://911tips.com/ep250416🎙 Hosted by Fletch – ENP & VP Public Safety, 911inform#NG911 #PublicSafety #911inform #EmergencyResponse #TiPS #TodayInPublicSafety
5 days ago
5 days ago
In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, @Fletch takes a sharp-witted and insightful look at how we can prepare the next generation of 911 professionals. From NG911 tech to cloud systems, education, cybersecurity, and even remote work—this isn’t just a call center anymore, it’s mission control.🧠 Funny. Educational. Essential.🎧 Subscribe for more at 911tips.comSponsored by @911inform – Making Every Second Count™
6 days ago
6 days ago
TIPS: TODAY IN PUBLIC SAFETY is hosted by Fletch, and sponsored by 911inform. Please enjoy this preview of the stories we've produced for this week.
911inform: Making Every Second Count - When it Matters Most™
We're the industry leader and proud to have implemented more 911 Geofences for Commercial Enterprises, Schools, and Hospitals than all other solutions on the market COMBINED.
Visit us at http://911inform.com or call Toll FREE 1-833-333-1911
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch breaks down the most asked question in Public Safety: What is NG911 and why should I care? We explore what an end-to-end (E2E) NG911 network really means, how it transforms data flow during emergencies, and how your smartwatch might just become a lifesaving informant.
Learn how NG911 isn't just tech—it’s the beginning of a smarter, more connected emergency response system where IoT evolves into the Internet of People.
🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes at 911tips.com💬 Drop your thoughts and tell us how your jurisdiction or Enterprise is preparing! @911inform can get you on the right track!#NG911 #TiPSEpisode #PublicSafety #IoT #InternetOfPeople #EmergencyResponse
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
In today's critical episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, are we about to bid farewell to the once-mighty DS1 circuit? Are these critical circuits ALSO perilously close to extinction like POTS lines? In this episode we discover why legacy telecom infrastructure is becoming dangerously unreliable and financially unsustainable. Also, Fletch will explain how shifting to SIP trunking and Next Generation 911 solutions from @911inform can protect your organization from becoming another cautionary telecom tale. Join Fletch for an insightful discussion on securing your communications future and remaining legislatively compliant.
🔗 Visit http://911inform.com and follow us at http://911tips.com 📌 Connect with @Fletch911 on social media for more public safety insights!
#PublicSafety #NG911 #Telecom #SIPTrunking #EmergencyCommunications #TelecomTips
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
“Hold the Phone: It’s Your Week to Shine!”
Welcome to National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week!In this episode, Fletch celebrates the incredible, unshakable, and often unsung heroes of the 9-1-1 world—dispatchers.
Learn why this week matters, how to show your appreciation (without calling 9-1-1 to ask!), and how to make supporting these pros a year-round habit.
💡 Informative, and always respectful—this one’s for the folks behind the headsets.
✅ Listen, laugh, and learn.✅ Subscribe for more TiPS episodes.✅ Visit [911tips.com] for the full archive.
#NPSTW #PublicSafetyPodcast #911Dispatchers #TiPS #NG911 #EmergencyCommunications #ThankYouDispatch
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
TIPS: TODAY IN PUBLIC SAFETY is hosted by Fletch, and sponsored by 911inform. Please enjoy this preview of the stories we've produced for this week.
911inform: Making Every Second Count - When it Matters Most™
We're the industry leader and proud to have implemented more 911 Geofences for Commercial Enterprises, Schools, and Hospitals than all other solutions on the market COMBINED.
Visit us at http://911inform.com or call Toll FREE 1-833-333-1911
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
In today's episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch, a 20+ year veteran ENP, explores the critical role of NENA’s respected Emergency Number Professionals (ENPs) certification for enterprise 911 deployments. Discover how historically poor 911 implementations have created unnecessary emergencies, how Kari’s Law and the RAY BAUM’S Act changed the game, and why your business needs to utilize a provider with an ENP guiding your next deployment. Don't miss this informative look at why enterprises must prioritize emergency communications accuracy. Remember to like, subscribe, and comment below!