8/12/26 Emergency Services Board

The St. Mary's County Emergency Services Board held a meeting on August 12, 2026, focusing on updates and procurement-related initiatives within emergency services. Key procurement discussions included the ongoing UPS power expansion project at the main communications center to enhance power backup capabilities, and the planned ordering and deployment of XL 200 portable radios approved in the FY 2027 budget. The board also discussed the development and integration of station alerting systems, including a trial of the Chief 360 platform for fire and EMS responders, and the need for funding approval from county commissioners to purchase equipment for a virtual server to support multiple alerting platforms without overloading the CAD system. The board passed a motion to provide a letter of support to the county commissioners endorsing the alerting system recommendations and procurement plans. Additionally, a $2.5 million investment was noted for core network system upgrades in FY 2027. No new business or public comments were presented.