NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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MONSOON SAFETY AWARENESS 

Monsoon Awareness Week is from Sunday, June 8 through Saturday, June 14. Stay informed and stay safe during monsoon season by checking out tips from the NOAA/National Weather Service.

Please visit the Monsoon Awareness website for more information.

SUMMER HEAT SAFETY

We want to remind our members to keep safe this summer. Please visit the MAG does a Heat Relief Network campaign for safety tips and recommendations. 

CONGRATULATIONS 

The RWC is pleased to announce that Assistant Fire Chief Michael Grant (Maricopa) has been elected as the new Vice Chair of the RWC Board of Directors. He fills the seat previously held by Assistant Fire Chief Val Gale (Chandler), who was elected as Board Chair during the December 2024 Board Meeting. We welcome Chief Grant to his new role and look forward to his leadership and contributions in support of the RWC’s mission. 

Farewell to John Sater
We extend our gratitude and best wishes to John Sater, former Lead User Technology Specialist with ITS Radio Group – Radio System Services Wireless and longtime member of the RWC’s Operations Working Group. John played a key role in advancing the RWC’s mission, providing valuable technical expertise, thoughtful input, and reliable support for efforts that improved regional communications. His leadership, professionalism, and collaborative nature left a lasting impact, and he will be greatly missed.