Multi-Agency Radio Communication System Agreement
Number
03
Lead
Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Status
Existing
Description
MARCS (Multi-Agency Radio Communication System) is an 700/800 MHz radio and data network that utilizes state-of-the-art trunked technology to provide statewide interoperability in digital clarity to its subscribers throughout Ohio and a 10 mile radius outside of Ohio. The MARCS system provides statewide, secure, reliable public service wireless communication for public safety and first responders. The MARCS network operates on three system components: 1) Mobile Voice – operating on the 700/800 MHZ digital trunked technology, 2) Mobile Data – allowing data transmissions, LEADS inquiries, reformatting of data from Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), and 3) Computer Aided Dispatch - providing GPS-based auto vehicle location, resource recommendation and GGM display. There are currently over 47,500 voice units and over 1,800 mobile data units on the MARCS system with over 1200 public safety/public service agencies statewide. This includes local, state and federal agencies. Ohio DAS staff that manage the MARCS system work with emergency responders to get their equipment programmed, activated and deployed efficiently.
Stakeholders
| Ohio State Highway Patrol |
| County and City Public Safety Agencies |
| County and City Law Enforcement Agencies |
| County and City Emergency Management Agencies |
| County and City Fire Departments |
Projects
| Ohio Multi Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS) |