Montgomery County police departments began to upgrade their communication systems in 2002 to an agreed on 800 MHz standard, county fire departments have lagged behind because many lacked funding.
At a January meeting, Gallagher emphasized that the borough's firefighters were at risk without proper communication. During mutual aid fire calls with Norristown Borough and Upper Merion Township, communication is spotty using Bridgeport old radios that do not operate at 800-megahertz.
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At a January meeting, Gallagher emphasized that the borough's firefighters were at risk without proper communication. During mutual aid fire calls with Norristown Borough and Upper Merion Township, communication is spotty using Bridgeport old radios that do not operate at 800-megahertz.
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