IWCE is part of the Informa Connect Division of Informa PLC

This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726.

Conference: March 16-19, 2026
Exhibits: March 18-19, 2026
West Hall , Las Vegas Convention CenterLas Vegas, NV

2026 Agenda

Deployable Trunking – Instant Capacity, Seamless Interoperability

Michael Baltrotsky  (Assistant Chief - Communications and Technical Operations, Montgomery County, Maryland - Fire & Rescue Service)
Location: W214
Date: Tuesday, March 17
Time: 10:50 am - 11:20 am
Track: First Responders
Topics: LMR & PTT, Regulation & Standards
Format: Power Session
Vault Recording: TBD

Public safety deployable trunking solutions deliver scalable, high-capacity communication networks designed for rapid deployment in dynamic environments. Unlike traditional Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems that rely on fixed infrastructure, these solutions operate autonomously, providing mission-critical voice communications without dependence on local or home LMR systems. Utilizing national standards and frequency management, they optimize efficiency and support simultaneous multi-agency communication. This is done through a standardized template that ensures seamless interoperability among diverse first responder teams, including police, fire, EMS, and emergency management. Robust encryption based on National interoperability keys further enhance reliability and security during high-stress incidents.

These deployable trunking systems integrate with existing communications ecosystems through standardized interfaces and gateways, allowing smooth handoff between temporary and permanent networks. Their modular design supports flexible capacity scaling to meet evolving demands, from localized incidents to large-scale disaster zones. The ability to use modular systems with lightweight, hardware optimized for quick setup, these solutions enable rapid deployment even in remote or infrastructure-compromised areas. Ultimately, deployable trunking empowers public safety agencies with resilient, interoperable communications that maintain command and control effectiveness when it matters most ensuring, enhanced situational awareness, and improved outcomes during critical operations.

Takeaway

Understand how deployable trunking solutions provide scalable communication capacity in emergency situations.
Learn the importance of interoperability across multiple agencies without relying on local LMR infrastructure.
Discover the technical advantages of autonomous, rapid-deployment trunking networks in public safety.
Recognize how modular, ruggedized systems enable seamless communication in remote or infrastructure-compromised areas.