The Arizona Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce (AZ-TERT) supports Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) across the State of Arizona during times of crisis.
Our mission is to ensure the uninterrupted emergency communications by deploying trained telecommunicators where they're needed most.
AZ-TERT is built on cooperation, standardization, and readiness, because every call matters.
AZ-Tert deploys experienced telecommunicators to assist PSAPs when local resources are stretched beyond capacity.
Common deployment scenarios include:
Wildfires, evacuations, and large scale incidents
Severe weather, flooding, and infrastructure failures
Planned events requiring temporary communications support
Requests for AZ-TERT support are coordinated through the AZ-TERT Coordinator or through statewide emergency management partners. [Insert contact information]
Deployed members are credentialed, trained in NIMS and ICS, and prepared to integrate into host agency operations with minimal disruption.
AZ-TERT is built by Arizona telecommunicators who believe no center should face a crisis alone.
If you are interested in joining the taskforce, learn about eligibility, training requirements, and the application process on the Join AZ-TERT page.
If your agency is experiencing an emergency or anticipates a staffing crisis, AZ-TERT can help.