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Overview

The Division of Statewide Interoperability (DSI) is lead by the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC). The primary funtion of DSI is to plan and implement the statewide interoperability program, guided by initiatives outlined in the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP) and Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP). The SWIC is a member of the National Council of Statewide Interoperability Coordinators (NCSWIC), a national governance body established to assist interoperability coordinators with promoting the critical importance of interoperable communications and best practices within their states and nationally.

Vision

Illinois will have a continuing and sustainable emergency communications environment in which all public safety/public service agencies will be able to seamlessly communicate across disciplines and jurisdictions when necessary and appropriate.

Staff

Matthew Miller

SWIC

 
Colin Vasconcelles

Deputy SWIC

 
Eric Benson

Deputy SWIC
Training and Exercise
Roger Ristow

Statewide Communications Manager

 
Darrell Park

Telecom Manager
Chris Manfredo

Communications Equipment Technician
Brittney Lamsargis

Telecom Coordinator

Contact

24/7 contact for communications resource requests, IEMA-OHS Operations Center: 217-782-7860

Division of Statewide Interoperability email: ema.swic@illinois.gov (not monitored 24/7)