Alberta First Responder Radio Communications System

Overview

The Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS) is a two-way radio network for first responders in municipal, provincial and First Nations agencies across the province. The Alberta government is funding the network’s construction, operation and maintenance, and it became operational on July 1, 2016.

Public safety agencies using AFRRCS

Public safety agencies using AFRRCS include:

first responders, such as police, fire and ambulance services
secondary responders, such as public works and public transit

Agencies using AFRRCS are able to:

fully coordinate joint responses to emergency scenes
improve and integrate radio communication among first responders from different agencies
reduce the cost of radio system infrastructure
use robust, resilient radio technology in day-to-day operations

Public safety agencies are encouraged to use AFRRCS, but their participation is voluntary.

First responder agencies are eligible to use the system on a no-cost basis. Secondary responders are able to use the system with a fee, which is scalable according to usage.