Tune In with Michigan's Public Safety Communications System
Episodes
22 episodes
Tune In with Special Guest Therese Cremonte, Livingston County Emergency Manager
A derailment in a farm field. A 53-vehicle pileup in brutal winter weather. A hazmat tanker carrying oleum, a vaporizing form of sulfuric acid. These are the moments when a community learns whether its plans and partnerships are real. We sit do...
Pt2, Brad Stoddard, Jeff Steffel & Chuck Cousino, 30th Anniversary Edition
In September 1995, Michigan broke ground on Phase I of the MPSCS system. To help us reflect on this journey from those early days to where we are now - and where we are heading - we are thrilled to welcome two MPSCS Pioneers for Part II:First, ...
Pt1, Brad Stoddard, Jeff Steffel & Chuck Cousino, 30th Anniversary Edition
In September 1995, Michigan broke ground on Phase I of the MPSCS system. To help us reflect on this journey from those early days to where we are now - and where we are heading - we are thrilled to welcome two MPSCS Pioneers:First, Jeff Steffel...
Trooper Talk: The Evolution of radio communications in Michigan
Join retired MSP Trooper David Service and host, retired MSP Trooper and MPSCS Manager Tim Lee, as they explore the evolution of public safety radio communications - from the early days of patrol work to the advanced systems in use today. As we c...
Pt. 3 Brad Stoddard, Theron Shinew, Bob Batis, 30th Anniversary Edition
In September 1995, Michigan broke ground on Phase I of the MPSCS system. To help us reflect on this journey from those early days to where we are now - and where we are heading - we are thrilled to welcome two MPSCS Pioneers: Theron Shinew, who ...
Pt 2 Dir. Brad Stoddard, Theron Shinew & Bob Batis, 30th Anniversary Edition
In September 1995, Michigan broke ground on Phase I of the MPSCS system. To help us reflect on this journey from those early days to where we are now - and where we are heading - we are thrilled to welcome two MPSCS Pioneers: Theron Shinew, who s...
Pt1, Brad Stoddard, Theron Shinew, Bob Batis, 30th Anniversary Edition
In September 1995, Michigan broke ground on Phase I of the MPSCS system. To help us reflect on this journey from those early days to where we are now - and where we are heading - we are thrilled to welcome two MPSCS Pioneers: Theron Shinew, who ...
Breaking Static: The Evolution of First Responder Communication
What was it like before Michigan built a unified communication system for its first responders? In this episode, we take a step back in time to explore the challenges emergency personnel faced when every agency had its own radio system—and none of...
Celebrating 30 years of Excellence with Del Rajala, Superior Region Radio Network Tech
Join us for a special 30th Anniversary Edition of the Michigan’s Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS) podcast as we honor one of our most dedicated pioneers, Del Rajala, Superior Region Radio Network Technician. From the rugged terrain of ...
Celebrating 30 Years with MPSCS & Gray Page, Bay City Supervisor
🎉 30th Anniversary Edition podcast with Michigan Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS) and Gray Page, Bay City Supervisor! 🎉 As we mark this milestone, we're proud to highlight one of our dedicated team members, Gray Page - Bay Region Super...
Stellar Communications with Adam Philpott from Indiana Integrated Public Safety Commission (IPSC)
Join Danielle Stewart, MPSCS Business Unit Manager, as she sits down with Adam Philpott from the Indiana Integrated Public Safety Commission (IPSC) to explore his critical role in public safety communications during the Total Eclipse of April 2024...
From 'The Hot Seat' with MPSCS Director Brad Stoddard Pt. 1
Join us for a special podcast from 'The Hot Seat' with Michigan’s Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS) Director, Brad Stoddard. Under Brad’s leadership, the MPSCS has become an internationally acclaimed P25 700/800 MHz digital trunked ra...
Navigating the Transition from Legacy Radios with Chris Kuhl, RPU/TDU Manager
Do you have legacy radios approaching end of life? Why is replacement necessary and how do you navigate that change? Where do you turn if you have questions and need answers? RPU/TDU – we’re bigger, better, and more efficient. Tune In to learn w...
Behind the 911 Console: Michael Armitage, Calhoun Co. Dispatch Authority
Join us as we go Behind the Console with Michael Armitage, Executive Director of the Calhoun Co. Dispatch Authority to discuss the important work 911 Dispatchers and PSAP’s do to ensure seamless public safety communications for our first responder...
Behind the 911 Console: Ray Hasil, Mason / Oceana Dispatch Authority
Do you have what it takes to become a 911 Dispatcher? Join us as we go Behind the Console with Ray Hasil, Executive Director of the Mason/Oceana Dispatch Authority to discuss the important work 911 Dispatchers and PSAP’s do to ensure seamless pub...
Engineering for Public Safety with Greg Farrer, MPSCS Engineering Services Manager
Did you know that Engineers play a critical role in public safety? At MPSCS, we rely on our Engineers to ensure MPSCS public safety users have the best possible coverage and connectivity. They are integral to the planning and design of the MPSCS'...
A conversation with MPSCS Radio Tech & Michigan National Guard Army Veteran David Peck
We would like to thank all of our veterans, active, and reservist military for their service. Did you know that over 40% of our MPSCS staff have served in the military? We have members who have served in every branch, and today on “Tune In with M...
A conversation with Kasey Mlujeak at MI Department of Corrections
In this podcast we talk with Kasey Mlujeak from the Michigan Department of Corrections(MDOC) at the Jackson Prison. Kasey is the Radio Communications Coordinator and Radio Shop Manager. We discuss what all she does to keep over 5,000 radios run...
A conversation with Kevin Sehlmeyer, State Fire Marshal & MPSCS Interoperability Board Member
In this show we talk with Kevin Sehlmeyer, State of MI Fire Marshal and MI Public Safety Communications Interoperability Board member to discuss radios, fire fighting, interoperability, MI Prevention and Community Risk Reduction. What does the F...
Tune In with MPSCS: Radio Tech Talk
In this episode we chat with Jason Simmons, a subscriber radio tech from Michigan's Public Safety Communications System. He covers the Lansing Radio shop in 11 Michigan counties, stretching from Gratiot down to Barry County, across to Livingston. ...
Tune In with MPSCS: Network Communications Center (NCC)- Supporting First Responders
The NCC or Network Communications Center is available 24 hours a day to assist public safety members with issues regarding system problems and maintenance. They are a lifeline to dispatchers and agencies that rely on the system that supports first...
Tune In with MPSCS: Hanging with Steeplejacks
In this episode we chat with Nate Salziger. He's a steeplejack and Tower Tech from Michigan's Public Safety Communications System who covers the west side of Michigan. Steeplejacks scale the MPSCS towers up to 485’ tall to do installation and mai...
