The FDNY has released its 2025 Strategic Plan. Among it are some radio system upgrades including the implementation “one first responder radio encryption” this year.
Implement One First Responder Radio Encryption
FDNY will develop and implement a next-generation communication network capable of facilitating high-speed data transfer, real-time video streaming, and establishing secure and resilient communication channels. Fire and EMS will collaborate with other first responder agencies to ensure one secure encrypted communication network for implementation in 2025.
The program to lay fiberoptic cabling for connecting every firehouse and EMS station to headquarters is nearly complete. This cutting-edge network will prioritize interoperability among various agencies and jurisdictions, fostering seamless coordination in emergency response spanning federal, state, and local levels. By integrating state-of-the-art encryption and cybersecurity protocols, sensitive information will be safeguarded against cyberthreats, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of critical communications.
Also mentioned are upgrades to infrastructure.
Upgrade Radio Infrastructure and Interoperability
The department will upgrade its radio infrastructure and interoperability across the city. Upgrades will
include the implementation of next-generation high-rise communications infrastructure for Fire and EMS: ARCS 2.0. Upgrading the current high-rise radio system required by code with new ARCS 2.0 technology will expand coverage to EMS and reduce legacy costs for private buildings seeking compliance.
Additionally, replacing FDNY Fire and EMS legacy portable radios with a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)-compliant, next-generation communications platform will enhance coordination and collaboration department wide. Finally, FDNY will replace apparatus mobile data terminals (MDTs) to comply with next-gen and IT requirements, which will improve connectivity and provide redundancies.
This NFPA compliant portables part is also interesting, because I believe the only two NFPA complaint portables are the NEXT XN and XL400P, so I suppose the 8000XEs will be getting replaced by NEXT XNs.
The full plan can be found here: FDNY Strategic Plan 2025
Implement One First Responder Radio Encryption
FDNY will develop and implement a next-generation communication network capable of facilitating high-speed data transfer, real-time video streaming, and establishing secure and resilient communication channels. Fire and EMS will collaborate with other first responder agencies to ensure one secure encrypted communication network for implementation in 2025.
The program to lay fiberoptic cabling for connecting every firehouse and EMS station to headquarters is nearly complete. This cutting-edge network will prioritize interoperability among various agencies and jurisdictions, fostering seamless coordination in emergency response spanning federal, state, and local levels. By integrating state-of-the-art encryption and cybersecurity protocols, sensitive information will be safeguarded against cyberthreats, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of critical communications.
Also mentioned are upgrades to infrastructure.
Upgrade Radio Infrastructure and Interoperability
The department will upgrade its radio infrastructure and interoperability across the city. Upgrades will
include the implementation of next-generation high-rise communications infrastructure for Fire and EMS: ARCS 2.0. Upgrading the current high-rise radio system required by code with new ARCS 2.0 technology will expand coverage to EMS and reduce legacy costs for private buildings seeking compliance.
Additionally, replacing FDNY Fire and EMS legacy portable radios with a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)-compliant, next-generation communications platform will enhance coordination and collaboration department wide. Finally, FDNY will replace apparatus mobile data terminals (MDTs) to comply with next-gen and IT requirements, which will improve connectivity and provide redundancies.
This NFPA compliant portables part is also interesting, because I believe the only two NFPA complaint portables are the NEXT XN and XL400P, so I suppose the 8000XEs will be getting replaced by NEXT XNs.
The full plan can be found here: FDNY Strategic Plan 2025
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