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The Las Cruces Fire Department has transitioned to the New Mexico Department of Information Technology operated digital microwave system for public safety.

The new system, commonly referred to as the 700 MHz radio system, provides public safety radio communications across the region and throughout New Mexico. The NMDOIT 700 MHz system meets national standards and enhances public safety interoperability.

“Public safety entities across the State have struggled financially, and the user fees have made the switch cost-prohibitive in many areas,” said Chief Jason Smith of the Las Cruces Fire Department. “By funding the costs for public safety in NMDOIT’s budget, our legislators and governor have made the ability to switch from our legacy system attainable.

“We extend our sincere thanks to all who have supported this critical public safety communications infrastructure.”

All fire departments and the Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority, the 911 call center that serves Las Cruces and Dona Ana County, will be operating on the NMDOIT system.

Under the new 700 MHz system, first responders throughout Dona Ana County will be able to use the same radio channels and communicate seamlessly during large incidents such as mass casualty incidents, multi-agency fire callouts, and search and rescue deployments along the Rio Grande and in the Organ Mountains.

Additionally, the transition to the 700 MHz system allows the Las Cruces Fire Department to communicate with other first responders while deployed across the state during large incidents that require assistance.

LCFD anticipates completing the switch to the 700MHz system on all radios by the end of August 2024. The Las Cruces Police Department will transition to the 700 MHz system later this year. 

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