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Conference: March 16-19, 2026
Exhibits: March 18-19, 2026
West Hall , Las Vegas Convention CenterLas Vegas, NV
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Critical Factors for Resilient Public Safety Communications (PSC) Sites

Terry Burnworth  (President, Pyramid Consulting)
Matt VanDrunen  (Director, Newton County Indiana EMA)
Location: Critical Comms Spotlight Theater - Booth 2363
Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 1:55 pm - 2:15 pm
Track: First Responders, Government
Topics: In-building connectivity, IoT, Network Infrastructure, Regulation & Standards
Format: Expo Theater
Vault Recording: TBD
Terry Burnworth
Matt VanDrunen

Designing or evaluating a resilient Public Safety Communications (PSC) site requires integrated engineering of location, structural classification, environmental hardening, power autonomy, grounding, backhaul diversity, and physical security. Tower design must meet appropriate TIA-222 classification factors; grounding and bonding should align with TIA-607 and applicable IEEE standards; survivability must consider NFPA 1225 & 1222 performance criteria; and hardening strategies should reflect DHS critical infrastructure guidance. Equally critical is selecting mission critical grade equipment (TIA-102 & MIL-STD-810), which includes ratings for extended temperature ranges, redundant power inputs, surge protection, interoperability (P25/CP), and failover capability. The PSC site must maintain operational continuity during extreme weather, utility outages, and catastrophic events.

Takeaway

1. Resiliency factors for a PSC Site

2. Assessment criteria for evaluating a PSC Site

3. Scoring criteria for a PSC Site