New Public Radio System Unveiled In Broome County

A new radio system for Broome County dispatch services was announced on July 18th by the Broome County Office of Emergency Services.

The new radio system will enable first responders to be notified of emergencies and provide critical communication for all operations to take place.

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According to the Broome County Executive's Office, this new radio system will meet the county's needs for the next 20 years, connecting the needs of the public safety agencies, DPW, and all county government agencies, along with schools and hospitals.

What was once a seven-system paging service, is now combined countywide to just one. The cost of the new radio system is approximately $35 million.

Public safety is a top priority in Broome County and making sure that first responders have the best communications system is crucial. Our Emergency Services team is doing incredible work to ensure the safety and well-being of Broome County Public Safety Facility  Thank you to Chairman Dan Reynolds and the Broome County Legislature, for their support in this important project, as well as Assemblywoman Lupardo, Sheriff Akshar, and Senator Webb for their efforts in securing funds for the entire system and new Mobile Command unit. - Jason Garnar, Broome County Executive 

In addition, the Broome County Executive's Office noted that earlier this year, the Broome County Office of Emergency Services OES purchased a new Mobile Command and Communications vehicle.

This vehicle has/will be set up at events through Broome County, including the Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally, Greater Binghamton Airshow, Dick’s Sporting Goods Open, LUMA and Bridge Run. IT will also be available any time the OES’s special teams are active, including HAZMAT, Water Rescue, and Wildland Search, plus can be used as a backup 911 call center if needed.