Office of Interoperable & Emergency Communications Mission
The success of public safety responders to respond and mitigate emergency situations relies heavily on the ability to communicate. Interoperability is when emergency responders can work seamlessly with other systems or products without any special effort.
Communications interoperability means sharing information via voice and data signals on demand, in real time, when needed, and as authorized. Communications interoperability makes it possible for emergency response agencies to work effectively together when responding to catastrophic accidents or disasters.
The Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications (OIEC) oversees and directs the development of programs and services related to interoperable and emergency communications across the state.
Annual Communications Symposium 10th Annual Communications Symposium and 911 Coordinators Conference
The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Office of Interoperable & Emergency Communications, and the New York State 911 Coordinators Association are proud to announce the 10th Annual Communications Symposium and 911 Coordinators Conference to be held May 4-7, 2026, at the Sheraton Niagara Falls on 300 3rd Street in Niagara Falls, NY. Registration information will be released soon. Event information is subject to change.
Upcoming SIEC Board Meeting July 22, 2026
The next meeting of the Statewide Interoperable and Emergency Communications (SIEC) Board is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Albany, NY.
911 Plan New York State Statewide 911 Plan
NYS Statewide 911 Plan
The New York State Statewide 911 Plan help sets the path for future improvements to 911 functionality across the state.
OIEC Programs
Public Safety Broadband
The Public Safety Broadband (PSBB) program is the official liaison between the Federal FirstNet Authority and public safety in New York. The Federal FirstNet Authority establishes a nationwide interoperable broadband network for public safety's use.
RACES - Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
Contact OIEC
Office of Interoperable & Emergency Communication
1220 Washington Avenue
State Office Campus
Building 7A, Floor 1, Suite 102
Albany, NY 12242
PHONE: (518) 322-4911