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Welcome to TiPS: Today in Public Safety!
Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay connected.
TiPS: Today in Public Safety delivers the latest insights in Next Generation 911 (NG911) and public safety technology, helping you navigate the innovations transforming emergency response.
Hosted by Mark J. Fletcher, ENP (“Fletch”), a leading expert with 14 U.S. patents, each episode dives into real-world trends in NG911 implementation, interoperability, cybersecurity, and emergency communications strategy.
Published every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8AM Eastern, the show brings you nearly 200 episodes of sharp, relevant, and forward-looking discussions designed for today’s public safety professionals.
Subscribe now at http://911TiPS.com for the updates that matter most in Public Safety communications.
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Episodes
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
🚨 5G is here, and it’s changing emergency communications forever. In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch breaks down how 5G networks are transforming NG911 services, first responder tools, and public safety interactions.
🔹 How 5G speeds up and enhances emergency calls
🔹 Game-changing tech for 1st responders, from real-time building layouts to wearable health monitoring
🔹Now the public can use 5G-enabled NG911 to send video, images, and data instead of just voice calls
🔹 Smart buildings with IoT, and AI-driven alerts increase situational awareness for public safety
🔹 2-way communication: How dispatchers can now see AND INTERACT with emergencies before responders even arrive
🎙️ Don’t miss this insightful look at why 5G is making legacy E911 feel like the rotary phone of emergency response.
🔔 Subscribe for more TiPS episodes and visit 911tips.com for more updates!
#EmergencyCommunications #NG911 #5G #PublicSafety #FirstResponders #IoT
REMEMBER : NEW EPISODES are published each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning - usually around 8AM on"Fletch's LinkedIn page [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fletch911/ ]For Fletch's Blogs, see his Wordpress Site at [ http://Fletch.TV ]
and you can follow him on Social Media (such as X) @Fletch911
For NG911 Consulting Services - you can reach Fletch through Fletch 911, LLC at http://Fletch911.com
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
🎙️ TiPS: Today in Public Safety - Enhancing Accessibility for Disabled Callers 🎙️
In this episode, Fletch explores how NG911 can reimagine accessibility through video and American Sign Language (ASL) integration. Discover why treating ASL as a primary language can eliminate today’s outdated relay model, restoring direct communication between ASL users and 9-1-1 dispatchers. Discover how regional ASL centers could solve staffing challenges for local PSAPs while improving response times and decision-making by retaining critical background audio. Ready for a system designed for everyone?
Tune in and find out how NG911 is leading the way. 🌟
🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more updates from TiPS! 🚨
For Fletch's Blogs, see his Wordpress Site at [ http://Fletch.TV ]
and you can follow him on Social Media (such as X) @Fletch911
For NG911 Consulting Services - you can reach Fletch through Fletch 911, LLC at http://Fletch911.com
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 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
REMEMBER : NEW EPISODES are published each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning - usually around 8AM on"Fletch's LinkedIn page [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fletch911/ ]
For Fletch's Blogs, see his Wordpress Site at [ http://Fletch.TV ]
and you can follow him on Social Media (such as X) @Fletch911
For NG911 Consulting Services - you can reach Fletch through Fletch 911, LLC at http://Fletch911.com
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Is your NG911 system ready for the flood of multimedia data? Or are you about to get swept away by video streams, IoT alerts, and GPS updates? In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch breaks down how AI, data segmentation, and resilient design can help you navigate the NG911 tsunami without capsizing. With real-world examples (and a few jokes about arks), this is a must-listen for anyone working in public safety. Don’t miss it! 🚨🌧️
TiPS is sponsored by 911inform.com - Making Every Second Count When it Matters Most!™
REMEMBER : NEW EPISODES are published each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning - usually around 8AM on"Fletch's LinkedIn page [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fletch911/ ]For Fletch's Blogs, see his Wordpress Site at [ http://Fletch.TV ]
and you can follow him on Social Media (such as X) @Fletch911
For NG911 Consulting Services - you can reach Fletch through Fletch 911, LLC at http://Fletch911.com
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Next week, the 9-1-1 Goes to Washington conference will bring public safety professionals and policymakers together to discuss the future of emergency communications. In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Mark Fletcher, ENP, breaks down the event’s purpose, highlights key sessions, and shares what attendees can expect to gain from the conference. We also dive into the NG911 Institute’s prestigious Honor Awards Dinner, a night to celebrate the leaders and heroes of 9-1-1. Tune in for all the details, and don’t forget to subscribe for more insights on public safety!
Brought to you commercial-free by @911inform
Making Every Second Count When it Matters Most!™
For Fletch's Blogs, see his Wordpress Site at [ http://Fletch.TV ]
and you can follow him on Social Media (such as X) @Fletch911
For NG911 Consulting Services - you can reach Fletch through Fletch 911, LLC at http://Fletch911.com
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch, VP of Public Safety at 911inform, explores strategies for educating the public on NG911’s latest capabilities, including text-to-911 and multimedia messaging. He highlights why public safety is lagging behind the public adoption of technology and the urgent need for awareness campaigns. Fletch discusses how strategic funding can bridge this gap, with long-term net savings and improved emergency outcomes. Do you have a suggestion for a new topic for future episodes? Let us know!
REMEMBER : NEW EPISODES are published each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning - usually around 8AM on"Fletch's LinkedIn page [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fletch911/ ]For Fletch's Blogs, see his Wordpress Site at [ http://Fletch.TV ]
and you can follow him on Social Media (such as X) @Fletch911
For NG911 Consulting Services - you can reach Fletch through Fletch 911, LLC at http://Fletch911.com
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
Saturday Feb 15, 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
REMEMBER : NEW EPISODES are published each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning - usually around 8AM on"Fletch's LinkedIn page [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fletch911/ ]
For Fletch's Blogs, see his Wordpress Site at [ http://Fletch.TV ]
and you can follow him on Social Media (such as X) @Fletch911
For NG911 Consulting Services - you can reach Fletch through Fletch 911, LLC at http://Fletch911.com
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
In this episode of TiPS: Today in Public Safety, Fletch, VP of Public Safety at 911inform, and a NENA certified ENP, commemorates the 57th anniversary of the very first 911 call, made on February 16, 1968, in Haleyville, Alabama.
He recounts the history of that momentous day, the movement it inspired, and the enduring impact of the 911 system on public safety.
Fletch also shares his personal experience as an honorary Grand Marshal during the 50th-anniversary parade and discusses how NG911 builds upon that legacy of innovation. The episode also highlights the significance of the actual red rotary phone used to make the first 911 call, now on display at the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C. Tune in to hear why the work started in Haleyville remains crucial today and how you can help shape the future of emergency communications.
Got ideas for future episodes? Share your thoughts in the comments or reach out on social media.
REMEMBER : NEW EPISODES are published each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning - usually around 8AM on"Fletch's LinkedIn page [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fletch911/ ]For Fletch's Blogs, see his Wordpress Site at [ http://Fletch.TV ]
and you can follow him on Social Media (such as X) @Fletch911
For NG911 Consulting Services - you can reach Fletch through Fletch 911, LLC at http://Fletch911.com