Washington State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC)

What is interoperability?

Interoperability refers to the ability of emergency responders to share information via voice and data signals on demand, in real time, when needed, and as authorized. There are a number of emergencies that can happen in any community on any day, such as school shootings, earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, wild fires, and crimes where multiple jurisdictions are involved that require the sharing of information through voice and data communication.

Get involved

Attend SIEC meetings

New federal grant information

• Grant opportunity: Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program
• Helpful hints for completing the FY 2008 Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program (IECGP) Application Kit
• Program manager for this grant: Jennifer Schaal, EMD (Homeland Security Section), (253) 512-7465.

For more information contact:

Laura Kingman
SIEC Outreach and Public Affairs
Laura.kingman@wsp.wa.gov
(360) 507-3881