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Overview
AFRRCS is Alberta’s provincewide radio network designed to keep first responders connected when it matters most. Built for interoperability and reliability, AFRRCS ensures seamless communication across agencies during emergencies and disasters.
About AFRRCS
AFRRCS is the largest public-safety-grade, two-way voice radio system in North America with more than 300 radio sites across the province.
The system was built for first responders in municipal, provincial and First Nations agencies across Alberta. There are more than 200 first responder agencies on AFRRCS.
Operating on the 700 MHz band, AFRRCS uses P25 digital trunked technology. It provides interoperability, reliability and safety, which means first responders can securely and efficiently communicate between different agencies.
AFRRCS operates under radio frequency licenses regulated by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) in accordance with the federal Radiocommunication Act and related regulations. ISED classifies AFRRCS as a public safety system and ensures compliance with all applicable licensing and spectrum management requirements.
Who AFRRCS supports
AFRRCS is designed to support organizations responsible for protecting public safety and responding to emergencies across Alberta. The system serves both primary first responder agencies and eligible secondary responder organizations that contribute to coordinated emergency response:
- First responders: Law enforcement, fire, EMS and dispatch centers
- Secondary responders: forestry, public works, public transit, hazardous material cleanup, border protection, other agencies contributing to public safety (fee-for-service model)
Contact
For further information on AFRRCS and how your first responder agency can join, contact AFRRCS:
Email: [email protected]