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SUMMARY:GROL/ NICET Prep Training from PotterERCES
DESCRIPTION:In this 4-day\, “all-in-one” ERCES training course\, NICET prep\, BDA Manufacturer Certification and General Radiotelephone Operator License will all be covered. This robust training will prepare you for installing and commissioning Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems. By the end of the course\, pending examination\, you will have your GROL\, BDA Manufacturer Certification and be prepared to complete your NICET level 1 and 2 exams. \nClass attendance is limited to 20 people. A minimum of 10 attendees is required. If the minimum is not registered at least 2 weeks before the start of class\, it will be canceled with no financial penalties accrued. Attendees will be notified via email if the class is canceled. Late cancellation (within 2 weeks of the start date) may result in a cancelation fee of $1000. Failure to be present for the start of the class without prior arrangements being made with the instructor may result in forfeiture of registration fees.
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/grol-nicet-prep-training-from-pottererces-3/
LOCATION:Potter Electric Corporate Headquarters\, 13723 Riverport Drive STE 300\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Code & Standards,ERCES,ERCES Fundamentals,ERCES Technical
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ORGANIZER;CN="PottersERCES":MAILTO:orders@pottersignal.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T160000
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SUMMARY:NICET IB-PSC Exam Prep (all levels) and ERCES Installation Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join ERCES Trainer LTD and Talley Comm for this 2-day hands-on class covering ERCES installation best practices and exam prep for NICET IB-PSC certification.  Registration will open soon. \n\nThe NICET Certification Process\nProject Planning\, Construction & Lifecycle\nCodes & Standards\nRadio Systems Explained\nUnderstand Radio Frequency (RF) and Interference\nUnderstanding Decibels\nSite Surveys & Test Equipment\nUnderstanding Link Budgets\nUnderstanding DAS Components\nConstruction Best Practices\nBest Practices for Testing BDAs/DAS\nAHJ Inspection and Close Out Package\nHands-on time with BDA Commissioning\, Site Surveys and Cable Testing
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/nicet-ib-psc-exam-prep-all-levels-and-erces-installation-best-practices-3/
LOCATION:Graybar\, 45145 Ocean Ct\, Sterling\, VA\, 20166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Code & Standards,ERCES Fundamentals,ERCES Technical,Test Equipment
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ORGANIZER;CN="ERCES Trainer LTD":MAILTO:Mike@ERCESTrainer.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T175913Z
CREATED:20260219T163321Z
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SUMMARY:Fort Lee\, NJ In-Building Public Safety Communications Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Safer Buildings Coalition leadership\, with subject experts from our sponsor members\, this interactive seminar is based on model codes regarding in-building public safety communications systems. \nAgenda: \n\nThe 3 Pillars of In-Building Public Safety Communications\nEmergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES): General Requirements Review\nThe important role of the Frequency License Holder/Radio System Administrator\nDesigning to minimize noise and interference\nNational and Local Code Requirements for Public Safety Radio Communications\nRecent and Planned Code Updates – NFPA\, IFC\, Local Amendments\nSystem Testing\, Monitoring\, and Best Practices\nNEW – Info about NICET Certification for Designers and Technicians\nThe Future of In-Building Public Safety Communications\nPanel Discussion\, Local Town Hall and Q&A\n\nBonus Seminar Content (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM) hosted by PCTEL \nImplementing a Code-Compliant\, Best-Practice Testing Process \nBuilding on content presented earlier in the day by SBC\, this bonus seminar session will review the practical challenges to developing a process for testing in-building communications. \nTopics will include: \n\nCommunication and collaboration between Jurisdictions and Service Companies\nCode compliant coverage test development\, execution\, review and approval\nBest practices for implementing and commissioning an ERCES using BDAs (bi-directional amplifiers)\n\nThis session will be educational in nature\, illustrated with PCTEL solutions. \nVendor Exhibits! \nLunch Provided! \nMost Registrations are Free!* \n\nIndustry attendees who are not Safer Buildings Coalition Members $195 per seat\nIndustry attendees limit: 2 Seats Per Company\n\nIMPORTANT NOTE TO COMMERCIAL ATTENDEES \nSafer Buildings Coalition training and seminar events are in high demand. WE ASK THAT: \n\nTHIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL EVENT! Commercial attendees must refrain from prospecting or performing any sales or marketing activities at these educational events. Safer Buildings Coalition reserves the right to remove anyone violating this restriction.\nINDUSTRY ATTENDEES: No active OR passive marketing at our events. Our sponsors have tables where they may display and discuss their products and services.\nSafer Buildings Coalition reserves the right to limit the number of attendees at any event.\n\n*Industry Staff who are not SBC Members: $195. All others are FREE!
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/fort-lee-nj-in-building-public-safety-communications-seminar/
LOCATION:Fort Lee\, NJ\, Fort Lee\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:ERCES,SBC Seminar / Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Safer Buildings Coalition":MAILTO:info@saferbuildings.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T175945Z
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SUMMARY:San Juan\, PR In-Building Public Safety Communications Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Safer Buildings Coalition leadership\, with subject experts from our sponsor members\, this interactive seminar is based on model codes regarding in-building public safety communications systems. \nAgenda: \n\nThe 3 Pillars of In-Building Public Safety Communications\nEmergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES): General Requirements Review\nThe important role of the Frequency License Holder/Radio System Administrator\nDesigning to minimize noise and interference\nNational and Local Code Requirements for Public Safety Radio Communications\nRecent and Planned Code Updates – NFPA\, IFC\, Local Amendments\nSystem Testing\, Monitoring\, and Best Practices\nNEW – Info about NICET Certification for Designers and Technicians\nThe Future of In-Building Public Safety Communications\nPanel Discussion\, Local Town Hall and Q&A\n\nVendor Exhibits! \nLunch Provided! \nMost Registrations are Free!* \n\nIndustry attendees who are not Safer Buildings Coalition Members $195 per seat\nIndustry attendees limit: 2 Seats Per Company\n\nIMPORTANT NOTE TO COMMERCIAL ATTENDEES \nSafer Buildings Coalition training and seminar events are in high demand. WE ASK THAT: \n\nTHIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL EVENT! Commercial attendees must refrain from prospecting or performing any sales or marketing activities at these educational events. Safer Buildings Coalition reserves the right to remove anyone violating this restriction.\nINDUSTRY ATTENDEES: No active OR passive marketing at our events. Our sponsors have tables where they may display and discuss their products and services.\nSafer Buildings Coalition reserves the right to limit the number of attendees at any event.\n\n*Industry Staff who are not SBC Members: $195. All others are FREE!
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/san-juan-pr-in-building-public-safety-communications-seminar/
LOCATION:San Juan\, PR\, PR\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
CATEGORIES:ERCES,SBC Seminar / Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Safer Buildings Coalition":MAILTO:info@saferbuildings.org
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SUMMARY:Oklahoma City\, OK School Safety Tech and Wireless Seminar
DESCRIPTION:SCHOOL SAFETY TECH AND WIRELESS SEMINAR \nDesigned for school safety professionals\, IT and technology leaders\, the technology partners who support them\, and public safety professionals\, this seminar explores the challenges\, solutions\, and best practices for creating safer school environments through integrated technology and emergency communications. \nHosted by Safer Buildings Coalition leadership and subject matter experts\, this interactive seminar addresses the critical intersection of school safety technology\, emergency alert systems\, and in-building wireless communications. Content is tailored to include state and local requirements applicable to your region. \nThe seminar includes presentations\, panel discussions\, interactive audience discussions\, and practical takeaways. \nAgenda: \nSchool Safety Technologies and Best Practices \n\nTime = Life*: Alyssa’s Law and panic alert system requirements\nBuilding unified safety ecosystems: access control\, communications\, threat detection\, and response integration\nIndoor mapping and geolocation-based solutions\nThe importance of integration with state\, county\, and local emergency dispatch systems\nThe role of in-building wireless connectivity in holistic school safety (ERCES\, WiFi and other Private Networks\, Cellular)\n\nPASS Guidelines and Implementation \n\nOverview of PASS (Partner Alliance for Safer Schools) Security Guidelines\nPractical implementation strategies for K-12 environments\n\nWireless Infrastructure for Schools – Mandates\, Best Practices\, Considerations \n\nEmergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES) for Schools\n\n– What is required in your state? \n– Best Practices and Recommendations \n– Where to go for help \n\nCellular Phones and Coverage in Schools – Balancing Public Safety and Student Well Being\nPrivate Networks and WiFi: Taking control of wireless infrastructure in Schools\n\n– Types\, Coverage\, Resiliency\, Best Practices \nNOTE: This is an education-focused event with vendor exhibits. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND: \nSchool & Government \n\nSchool district administrators and safety/security directors\nSchool IT directors and technology administrators\nState and local education officials\nFire marshals and code officials\nEmergency Dispatch Center Professionals\n\nIndustry \n\nSystems integrators and solutions architects\nManufacturers and distributors\nSaaS\, software\, and GIS/mapping providers\nPhysical Security Professionals (surveillance\, access\, facility management)\nConsultants serving education markets\n\nVendor Exhibits! Lunch Provided! Most Registrations are Free! \n\nIndustry attendees who are not Safer Buildings Coalition Members: $195 per seat\nIndustry attendees limit: 2 seats per company\n\nIMPORTANT NOTE TO COMMERCIAL ATTENDEES \nSafer Buildings Coalition training and seminar events are in high demand. WE ASK THAT: \n\nTHIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL EVENT! Commercial attendees must refrain from prospecting or performing any sales or marketing activities. Safer Buildings Coalition reserves the right to remove anyone violating this restriction.\nINDUSTRY ATTENDEES: No active OR passive marketing at our events. Our sponsors have tables where they may display and discuss their products and services.\nSafer Buildings Coalition reserves the right to limit the number of attendees at any event.\n\n*Time = Life is trademarked by SBC partner Make Our Schools Safe (MOSS).\nVisit MakeOurSchoolsSafe.org for more details.
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/oklahoma-city-ok-school-safety-tech-and-wireless-seminar/
LOCATION:Oklahoma City\, OK\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBC Seminar / Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Safer Buildings Coalition":MAILTO:info@saferbuildings.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T132156Z
CREATED:20260313T142441Z
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SUMMARY:Westell Hands-on Certification: Orlando
DESCRIPTION:Westell is elevating the competencies of the ERCES (Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System) industry to the next level. \n\nAdhering to IFC and NFPA codes is essential\nKnow how to configure the BDA to follow the FCC rules\nPreventing Oscillation\nFamiliarity with CW signal generators and spectrum analyzers is mandatory\nOptimizing Uplink to ensure the least amount of interference\nEvery antenna must be tested to ensure its performance matches the design\nHow to calculate a Link Budget\n\nThrough hands-on exercises\, learn to: \n\nMake AC and DC connections\nAlarming connections\nAlarm configurations\nOptimizing Uplink\nSystem and RF settings for both wide-band and channelization modes\nConnect remote annunciators\nPerform troubleshooting\nDiscuss converting a standalone CS40 and CS45 BDA into a Fiber DAS\n\nLunch will be provided on both days. Exams will be administered on the second day.  Both a hands-on and a written exam must be passed to receive certification.
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/westell-hands-on-certification-orlando/
LOCATION:Orlando
CATEGORIES:ERCES Technical,Product Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westell":MAILTO:training@westell.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T170000
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CREATED:20260219T163745Z
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SUMMARY:Toledo\, OH In-Building Public Safety Communications Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Safer Buildings Coalition leadership\, with subject experts from our sponsor members\, this interactive seminar is based on model codes regarding in-building public safety communications systems. \nAgenda: \n\nThe 3 Pillars of In-Building Public Safety Communications\nEmergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES): General Requirements Review\nThe important role of the Frequency License Holder/Radio System Administrator\nDesigning to minimize noise and interference\nNational and Local Code Requirements for Public Safety Radio Communications\nRecent and Planned Code Updates – NFPA\, IFC\, Local Amendments\nSystem Testing\, Monitoring\, and Best Practices\nNEW – Info about NICET Certification for Designers and Technicians\nThe Future of In-Building Public Safety Communications\nPanel Discussion\, Local Town Hall and Q&A\n\nBonus Seminar Content (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM) hosted by PCTEL \nImplementing a Code-Compliant\, Best-Practice Testing Process \nBuilding on content presented earlier in the day by SBC\, this bonus seminar session will review the practical challenges to developing a process for testing in-building communications. \nTopics will include: \n\nCommunication and collaboration between Jurisdictions and Service Companies\nCode compliant coverage test development\, execution\, review and approval\nBest practices for implementing and commissioning an ERCES using BDAs (bi-directional amplifiers)\n\nThis session will be educational in nature\, illustrated with PCTEL solutions. \nVendor Exhibits! \nLunch Provided! \nMost Registrations are Free!* \n\nIndustry attendees who are not Safer Buildings Coalition Members $195 per seat\nIndustry attendees limit: 2 Seats Per Company\n\nIMPORTANT NOTE TO COMMERCIAL ATTENDEES \nSafer Buildings Coalition training and seminar events are in high demand. WE ASK THAT: \n\nTHIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL EVENT! Commercial attendees must refrain from prospecting or performing any sales or marketing activities at these educational events. Safer Buildings Coalition reserves the right to remove anyone violating this restriction.\nINDUSTRY ATTENDEES: No active OR passive marketing at our events. Our sponsors have tables where they may display and discuss their products and services.\nSafer Buildings Coalition reserves the right to limit the number of attendees at any event.\n\n*Industry Staff who are not SBC Members: $195. All others are FREE!
URL:https://saferbuildings.net/calendar/event/toledo-oh-in-building-public-safety-communications-seminar/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Building\, 520 Conneaut Avenue\, Bowling Green\, OH\, 43402\, United States
CATEGORIES:ERCES,SBC Seminar / Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Safer Buildings Coalition":MAILTO:info@saferbuildings.org
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