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TUSA Consulting Services was honored to serve as a Platinum Sponsor for this year’s Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Telecommunicators Appreciation Celebration Awards Ceremony, held on Friday, April 11, 2025. The event recognized the tireless efforts, professionalism, and heroism of 911 public safety dispatchers across the region. The evening was more than just an awards ceremony—it was a deeply humbling experience, and a powerful reminder of the critical role dispatchers play, not only in public safety operations but in the very fabric of our communities. From the first call to the final resolution, 911 professionals are the calm in the chaos, [...]

TUSA Consulting Services had an incredible time at the Emergency Managers Association of Georgia (EMAG) Annual Conference from April 8–10, 2025 on beautiful Jekyll Island, GA! We’re proud to support the emergency management community and connect with professionals who share our mission of strengthening public safety through resilient communications. From impactful sessions to insightful conversations at our booth — EMAG 2025 delivered on all fronts! Congratulations to our conference giveaway winner — Mandy Juarez, Field Coordinator for Georgia's Area 4 Emergency Management and Homeland Security! We're honored to support the work you do every day for your communities. Thank you [...]

At TUSA Consulting Services, our commitment to leadership extends beyond emergency communications—we believe in shaping the future. Chief Marketing Officer Jason Whitaker recently took time out of his day to mentor high school students in his local Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter, delivering an insightful session on Unlocking the Power of Business and Marketing. Whitaker’s presentation introduced students to key marketing principles, real-world business strategies, and the importance of effective communication. By sharing his own experiences in the industry, he provided a behind-the-scenes look at how marketing drives success—not just for companies like TUSA, but for any aspiring [...]

Tornadoes are among the most destructive natural disasters, capable of obliterating infrastructure in seconds and sometimes with short warning. Among the critical systems at risk during such events are emergency communication networks, including Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Broadband/LTE systems. When these networks fail, the consequences can be dire, hampering emergency responders and endangering lives, when the need for communication is critical. This article examines documented incidents from the past four years where tornadoes negatively impacted emergency communication systems and highlights how TUSA Consulting Services’ PHASE I Needs Assessment and PHASE IV Maintenance and Audit offering can help identify and [...]

TUSA Consulting Services would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Julie McClure, Emergency Management & Communications Director for McPherson County, Kansas, on her well-earned retirement after an incredible 31 years of service. Julie’s career has been defined by an unwavering commitment to public safety, and her leadership has left a lasting impact on McPherson County and beyond. True to her dedication, Julie didn’t let retirement slow her down. Even as she prepared to step away, she continued working tirelessly during the recent tornado outbreak that affected counties in Kansas and seven other states. Her selflessness in the face of [...]

We’re excited to have attended and sponsored the Missouri Public Safety Communications Conference (MPSCC) from March 9–12, 2025! Attending this event always brings together public safety professionals dedicated to advancing emergency communications across Missouri. A big CONGRATULATIONS to Alicia Stults from Stone County, Missouri Emergency Services, the winner of our giveaway! It was a pleasure to meet you, Alicia! We hope to see everyone again at the Fall MPSCC in September. Always feel free to give us a shout with any of our team members—we're always here to support your agency with vendor-agnostic consulting services, needs assessments, and emergency communications [...]

As we observe National Severe Weather Preparedness Week from March 1 - March 7, 2025, TUSA Consulting Services reaffirms our commitment to supporting public safety officials in ensuring resilient and reliable emergency communications. Severe weather events, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods, can wreak havoc on communication infrastructure, making it critical for emergency services to assess, maintain, and enhance their radio systems before disaster strikes. The Importance of Emergency Communications Reliability During severe weather, effective communication is the backbone of emergency response efforts. Emergency responders rely on their radio systems to coordinate rescue operations, disseminate critical information, and ensure public [...]

In recent months, major networks and LTE/Broadband providers are increasingly experiencing network outages that have impacted not only Public Safety, but also limiting citizens in our country access to 911 services. TUSA Consulting Services believes these occurrences are preventable, especially when it involves critical communications for emergency services. The notion that sporadic or prolonged outages are acceptable undermines the reliability that public safety professionals need to perform their duties effectively. Instead of addressing the root causes of these outages, some providers seem to be minimizing them instead of being transparent to the root cause and creating plans to prevent future [...]

TUSA Consulting Services is proud to congratulate Jasper County, Missouri 911, for officially going live with their new P25 Emergency Radio System. This critical upgrade marks a significant step forward in ensuring seamless and reliable communication for emergency services personnel across Jasper County. The new P25 Emergency Radio System provides robust interoperability with Missouri’s Statewide Interoperability Network (MOSWIN), enhancing coordination and response capabilities during emergencies. This cutting-edge system is a testament to Jasper County’s 911 commitment to public safety and preparedness, ensuring first responders have access to the advanced tools they need to protect their communities. “This is an incredibly [...]