Chief Dave England reported ongoing work on the ISRB rating process, including coordination with Northwest Communications and field testing of a BK radio, with plans to also test a Tait radio. This indicates the district is evaluating radio equipment and communications solutions as part of a broader effort to improve its insurance rating. No vendor has been selected in the minutes beyond testing specific brands, and the Board took no action at this meeting. For vendors in public safety communications, this is a live opportunity to influence equipment selection, interoperability planning, and any future radio system purchase or upgrade tied to the ISRB process. A productive next conversation would focus on coverage testing, integration with existing systems, and how technology choices impact ISO/ISRB scoring and long-term support costs.

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