NCFPD approves RCS payment agreement

The North County Fire Protection District will be continuing as a participant in the Regional Communications System.

A 5-0 NCFPD board vote Aug. 23 approved a payment agreement between the County of San Diego and the fire district for costs of the next-generation RCS infrastructure while authorizing NCFPD fire chief Steve Abbott to execute the necessary documents.

"It's a big deal that this is moving forward," Abbott said. "The importance of maintaining our communications system is paramount."

The Regional Communications System was established in 1995 and allows emergency and public safety age...