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Increase the dependability and integrity of your emergency communications with NFPA 1221.

Reliable emergency communications are an essential element of effective emergency responsiveness. NFPA 1221 provides procedural and physical criteria for the installation, performance, operation, and maintenance of public emergency service communications systems and facilities. Work with the latest edition to make sure your communication center can meet today's increased demands for fire service, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and other emergency service providers.

Changes to the 2007 edition include:

• New chapter on data network security
• New section on microwave communication
• New requirements for a comprehensive emergency management plan to address communication interoperability
• Editorial changes that clarify requirements and improve usability