Which agency licenses a fire department to operate a radio system?

Which agency licenses a fire department to operate a radio system?

• A. Federal Communications Commission
• B. The state office of emergency services
• C. Federal Office of Communications
• D. Federal Emergency Management Agency

Answer: (A)

Licensing of a fire department’s radio system falls to the Federal Communications Commission, which regulates the radio spectrum and issues licenses for transmitting stations and equipment. The FCC sets the rules for who may operate on specific frequencies, power limits, and service conditions, and public safety radio licenses are typically issued under the relevant FCC rules (such as the Private Land Mobile Radio Service). The license is granted to the agency to authorize its radio operations and prevent interference with other users. Other agencies listed do not issue these licenses—FEMA handles emergency management, state offices may coordinate but don’t grant licenses, and there is no Federal Office of Communications.

Licensing of a fire department’s radio system falls to the Federal Communications Commission, which regulates the radio spectrum and issues licenses for transmitting stations and equipment. The FCC sets the rules for who may operate on specific frequencies, power limits, and service conditions, and public safety radio licenses are typically issued under the relevant FCC rules (such as the Private Land Mobile Radio Service). The license is granted to the agency to authorize its radio operations and prevent interference with other users. Other agencies listed do not issue these licenses—FEMA handles emergency management, state offices may coordinate but don’t grant licenses, and there is no Federal Office of Communications.