In-Building Public Safety Communication - Level III

In-Building Public Safety Communications Level III should have the knowledge, experience, and advanced skills needed to work in the industry. Working independently, they utilize radio frequency principles and equipment to interpret and evaluate surveys, layout, and manage in-building public safety communication systems. They are responsible for ensuring system evaluation, quality, acceptance, and complete documentation. Level III technicians have at least 5 years of experience in in- building public safety communications. Level III Exam Requirement: Pass the Level I , Level II and III Exams.

Skills / Knowledge

Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES

Earning Criteria

Required

exam

Pass the Level I Exam, Pass the Level II Exam, Pass the Level III Exam

experience

A minimum of 5 years of technical experience in Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems (ERCES), which MUST include:

At least 4 years of direct involvement with technical experience with ERCES.

skill

Performance Measures - Demonstrate performance competency for the following:

2801-5101 Ability to recommend adjustments to design or selected components based on field observations.
2801-5102 Ability to respond to the technical aspects of an RFP/RFQ.
2801-5103 Accurately evaluate the completion of an IB-PSC installation project to ensure that applicable criteria (i.e., codes and standards, AHJ requirements, contractual obligations, project specifications, or client needs) have been met.
2801-5104 Commission a minimum of 2 active DAS or 10 passive DAS systems.
2801-5105 Coordinate project plans and schedules to meet project objectives.
2801-5106 Demonstrate an understanding of the different architectures utilized in land mobile radio systems for public safety.
2801-5107 Demonstrate an understanding of, and ability to use, local responder radio equipment to verify performance of system.
2801-5108 Develop and implement an installation strategy, including resolution of on-site scheduling conflicts and issues with other trades and project stakeholders.
2801-5109 Develop technical scope criteria for IB-PSC projects that meet project requirements.
2801-5110 Evaluate shop drawings for technical accuracy, including, but not limited to, RF Signal strength, quality and interference, power and battery calculations and component compatibility.
2801-5111 Evaluate the requirements for a new or existing IB-PSC and provide recommendations based on functionality, codes, standards, project specifications, and cost.
2801-5112 Monitor and evaluate the general and job-specific capabilities of team members, to ensure that they have received adequate training on technical, safety, and communication.
2801-5113 Perform complete system acceptance for IB-PSC projects.
2801-5114 Recognize, identify, and mitigate potential threats to an IB-PSC’s functionality or reliability from severe or existing environments.