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Arizona Interagency Radio System
The Arizona Interagency Radio
System (AIRS) is a suite of full-time, cross-banded mutual aid
channels designed to provide interoperable communications
capability to first responders of police, fire, and EMS
agencies, as well as other personnel of municipal, county,
state, tribal, federal agencies and approved non-governmental
organizations (NGO’s) performing public safety activities. Additional information and resources can be found on the AIRS Overview page.
Arizona Interagency Radio System (AIRS) State Plan - Standard Operating Procedures 
AIRS
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 
Communications Unit Leader (COML) Standards
A Communication Unit Leader (COML) is defined by the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) as a person that plans and manages the technical and operational aspects of the
communications function during an all-hazards incident or event. The COML plays a critical role
within the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Arizona Regional COML Recognition Approved July 20, 2010. This document describes the procedure for being recognized as an Arizona Regional
Communication Unit Leader (COML). It is intended for those individuals who meet the
recommended DHS all-hazards COML guidelines for eligibility, training and experience, and are
requesting recognition as Arizona Regional Communication Unit Leaders.
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