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    Office of Emergency Communications Update: Interoperability Council Subcommittee Vacancy Public Notice

    The state’s Interoperability Council (IC) is established under Wis. Stat. § 15.315 and 323.29 to develop strategies and recommend standards and guidelines for achieving statewide communications interoperability for Wisconsin’s public safety community.  The IC Charter outlines the authority, purpose, and responsibilities of the IC. Members are appointed by the Governor and represent key state and…

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    Office of Emergency Communications Announces Release of Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier Grant Program

    For immediate releaseContact: Leslie A. Westmont – leslie.a.westmont.civ@army.mil (608) 242-3051 MADISON, Wis. – The Office of Emergency Communications is pleased to announce that the application period has opened for eligible Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers to apply for grants under the Fiscal Year 2026 and Fiscal Year 2027 Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier grant program. The Wisconsin…

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    OEC Update: Interoperability Council Subcommittee Vacancy Public Notice

    The state’s Interoperability Council (IC) is established under Wis. Stat. § 15.315 and 323.29 to develop strategies and recommend standards and guidelines for achieving statewide communications interoperability for Wisconsin’s public safety community. The IC Charter outlines the authority, purpose, and responsibilities of the IC. Members are appointed by the Governor and represent key state and…

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    Fiscal Year 2026 Round 2 PSAP Grant Program

    The Office of Emergency Communications is pleased to announce that the application period has opened for eligible public safety answering points (PSAPs) to apply for grants under the competitive Round 2 Fiscal Year 2026 PSAP Grant Program. The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs has been allocated $18 million for this year’s PSAP grant program. There…

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    OEC Update: Interoperability Council Subcommittee Vacancy Public Notice

    The state’s Interoperability Council (IC) is established under Wis. Stat. § 15.315 and 323.29 to develop strategies and recommend standards and guidelines for achieving statewide communications interoperability for Wisconsin’s public safety community.  The IC Charter outlines the authority, purpose, and responsibilities of the IC. Members are appointed by the Governor and represent key state and…

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    Office of Emergency Communications Announces Funding Opportunities for the FY26 Daily Use Radio Grant & FY26 Interoperable Radio Grant Programs

    For immediate releaseContact: Leslie A. Westmont – leslie.a.westmont.civ@army.mil (608) 242-3051 MADISON, Wis. – The Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) is pleased to announce the application period has opened for eligible applicants to apply for the FY26 Daily Use Radio Grant Program and the FY26 Interoperable Radio Grant Program. The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs has…

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    OEC Update: Interoperability Council Subcommittee Vacancy Public Notice

    The state’s Interoperability Council (IC) is established under Wis. Stat. § 15.315 and 323.29 to develop strategies and recommend standards and guidelines for achieving statewide communications interoperability for Wisconsin’s public safety community.  The IC Charter outlines the authority, purpose, and responsibilities of the IC. Members are appointed by the Governor and represent key state and…

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    Office of Emergency Communications announces funding opportunity for the FY26 PSAP Grant Program

    For immediate releaseContact: Leslie A. Westmont – leslie.a.westmont.civ@army.mil. (608) 242-3047 MADISON, Wis. – The Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) is pleased to announce the application period has opened for eligible public safety answering points (PSAPs) to apply for grants under the competitive Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 PSAP Grant Program. Funding is contingent upon the State…

  • a word bubble made of yellow pieces of paper

    OEC Update: Interoperability Council Subcommittee Vacancy Public Notice

    The state’s Interoperability Council (IC) is established under Wis. Stat. § 15.315 and 323.29 to develop strategies and recommend standards and guidelines for achieving statewide communications interoperability for Wisconsin’s public safety community.  The IC Charter outlines the authority, purpose, and responsibilities of the IC. Members are appointed by the Governor and represent key state and…

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    OEC Update: Interoperability Council Subcommittee Vacancy Public Notice

    The state’s Interoperability Council (IC) is established under Wis. Stat. § 15.315 and 323.29 to develop strategies and recommend standards and guidelines for achieving statewide communications interoperability for Wisconsin’s public safety community.  The IC Charter outlines the authority, purpose, and responsibilities of the IC. Members are appointed by the Governor and represent key state and…