NCFPD approves second phase of microwave radio system contract

The North County Fire Protection District board approved the second phase of a contract with Sun Wireless for a new microwave radio system.

A 5-0 NCFPD board vote March 26, authorized NCFPD fire Chief Steve Abbott to finalize and sign the contract for the second phase.

“It’s a tremendously beneficial program to maintain our critical infrastructure,” Abbott said.

The microwave radio system allows communication throughout the district by connecting the district’s network communication facilities. The current system is now more than 10 years old and has exceeded its useful service life. Not only...