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TESTIMONIALS FOR THE COMPLETE ERCES HANDBOOK iiiERCES systems in ensuring the safety of building occupants and first responders, we can never have enough training programs available. If you are involved in the ERCES industry, I highly recommend having a copy of the Complete ERCES Handbook on your shelf.%u2014 Michiel Lotter, CEO, Nextivity Inc.The Complete Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES) Handbook is a must read or reference guide for anyone involved in the design, plan check, construction, and approval of buildings. Communications for both the public and first responders are critical for any emergency occurring within a building. This handbook brings the multiple facets of In-Building Public Safety Communication (IB-PSC) into one guide.%u2014 John Lenihan, Battalion Chief (Ret.), County of Los Angeles Fire DepartmentWith this study guide, the Safer Buildings Coalition has solved a longtime issue for the in-building wireless industry when it comes to training and certification for installing and commissioning ERCES. It details and organizes the many different components and stakeholders involved in the end-to-end ERCES process in an easy-to-reference format that would normally only be available through many online trainings and disparate documentation. This is a valuable instrument for any current or prospective ICT professional.%u2014 Julie Song, President, Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. (ADRF)Every engineer and technician working on ERCES should have this handbook in their kit. It clearly explains in-building wireless communication systems, best practices, and stakeholder coordination necessary to deploy effective ERCES. Training materials for NICET certification on RF technology, FCC rules, and codes and standards are excellent. Thank you, Safer Buildings Coalition, for taking the lead on this. %u2014 David Neumann, CEO, PCTEL, Inc.With the implementation of FirstNet, in-building broadband reliability has become critical. More and more agencies across the country are now using broadband to enhance situational awareness with push to talk, texting, and video streaming. As agencies have been working through the logistics of enforcing building and fire code requirements for LMR penetration, LTE now adds a new layer of complexity. AHJ%u2019s need a roadmap to ensure compliance so no one is left without reliable communications in life-threatening situations. The Complete ERCES Handbook will be an invaluable resource for those tasked with insuring that first responders can communicate regardless of the structure at hand. %u2014 Martha Ellis, Division Chief and Fire Marshal (Ret.), Salt Lake CityWe are thrilled to see this handbook advance the important mission of helping first responders communicate and ultimately save lives. When our company entered the ERCES market many years ago, we quickly realized the many inconsistencies across codes, rules, guidelines, training, and enforcements. This handbook is a great step in getting all parties moving in the same direction and having a consistent NICET certification program. %u2014 Tim Duitsman, CEO, Westell TechnologiesImpressive, beyond words! The Complete ERCES Handbook is more than a handbook, but what else would you call a book that so completely details the IB-PSC market space. It%u2019s written in clear detail for readers at all levels of engagement and setup, step-bystep, through the entire DAS integration process. Just reviewing the Table of Contents will show you that you are looking at the most comprehensive handbook on DAS ever written. Thank you, Chief Purdue and the team at SBC, for the time, effort, and dedication that went into creating this masterpiece!%u2014 Scott Umemoto, Director, DAS Solutions, Day Wireless SystemsThis book is not just an indispensable guide for AHJs and technical integrators or those with extensive RF and LMR backgrounds. It is crucial that the contractors who perform the installation of ERCES gain the Level 1 Technician Trainee certification in order to ensure the proper installation of these systems. It can also help those contractors who want to increase their knowledge and capabilities over time to attain greater certifications and take on additional roles in ERCES systems. No contractor should be without this book!%u2014 Eric Toenjes, National Market Manager, Wireless, GraybarThe SBC ERCES Handbook is an essential tool for all practitioners involved in designing, approving, installing, and maintaining inbuilding public safety communications. For technicians who are seeking to obtain NICET certification for in-building public safety communications, this handbook is indispensable! Fire Code Officials will benefit from having this handbook on their desk.%u2014 Richard Roberts, Senior Industry Affairs Manager, Honeywell FireI have been an advocate of the Safer Buildings Coalition for some time now, and this new release of the Complete ERCES Handbook only increases my respect and admiration for Chief Alan Perdue and the SBC organization%u2019s mission. It is very comprehensive in scope. You would be very hard pressed to find any other resource like it for Public Safety Communications. It explains all aspects, from RF theory to code application and more. Thank you for creating this valuable resource!%u2014 Edward Trent, Fire Prevention, Austin Fire Department (Texas)