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The purpose of the Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission (IPSCC) is to assist cities, counties, ambulance districts and fire districts in the establishment, management, operations and accountability of consolidated emergency communications systems and interoperable public safety communications and data systems.
IPSCC was established by Idaho Statute Title 31, Chapter 48, Sections 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21. Key within this charter is modernizing Idaho emergency services with Next Generation-911 (NG911).
IPSCC Mission
Enhance Idaho’s public health, safety, and welfare by assisting emergency communications and response professionals in the establishment, management, operations, standardization, planning and development of a coordinated statewide policy/program, to ensure enhanced 911 services, NG 911 services, and future/emerging public safety technologies are available to all citizens of the state and people in all areas of the state.
IPSCC Meetings
- Jan. 4, 2024 | 1 – 4 p.m. | Ada County PSAP, Room 109 and Virtual
- March 7, 2024 | 1 – 4:30 p.m. | 11331 W. Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714 and Virtual
- April 4, 2024 | 2 – 3:30 p.m. | Virtual
- May 2, 2024 | 5160 S. Yellowstone Ave., Chubbuck, ID 83202
- July 11, 2024 | 11331 W. Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714
- September 12, 2024 | North Idaho, TBD
- November 2024 | TBD
Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission Dedicated Enhanced Emergency Communications Grant Fee Fund
Governmental or multi-governmental organizations that are authorized pursuant to Idaho Code § 31-4819(d), Idaho Code may apply for the FY2024 Dedicated Grant Program. Generally, this includes Idaho counties and cities that operate a consolidated emergency communications system and are collecting Emergency Communications Fees in the full amount of $1.00 per access line per month pursuant to Idaho Code § 31-4804 and is also collecting the Enhanced Grant fee in the amount for $0.25 per access line per month pursuant to Idaho Code § 31-4819(e).
Only one application will be accepted from each eligible agency.
Completed applications must be postmarked, hand delivered, or e-mailed to the Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission no later than the end of the business day July 31, 2023. By law, the Commission may not accept late or incomplete applications.
Idaho IPSCC/911 Contact
Program Manager
Eric Newman
(208) 258-6526
enewman@imd.idaho.gov
4040 W. Guard St., Bldg 600
Boise, ID 83705
E-911 Grants and Agreements Manager
Dave Moore
(208) 954-2578
dmoore@imd.idaho.gov
4040 W. Guard St., Bldg 600
Boise, ID 83705