How do you go from understanding the PACE framework to creating a plan that works for your organization?
A PACE communications plan takes the guesswork out of staying connected when networks fail. Instead of scrambling to find another way to communicate, your team has a predetermined plan for what to use, when to switch, and how to keep operations moving. This keeps everyone on the same page – connected and accounted for even when things go sideways.
If you’re ready to build a PACE plan but don’t know where to start, this free, fill-in PACE Plan Template for LMR Communications will help you work through the process, identify potential snags, and develop a practical plan your team can count on.
It walks you through each PACE level, asking the questions that help you evaluate your existing radio coverage, identify vulnerabilities, and select the networks, equipment, and failover procedures that best meet your needs.
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PACE stands for Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency. It’s a proven framework for building communications resilience using multiple networks or methods of communication. Think of it as having a pre-established plan A, B, C, and D.
This worksheet is a companion to Skymira’s free whitepaper, PACE Planning for Critical Comms, which explains the PACE methodology, shows how it works in real-life situations, and walks through the considerations for effectively implementing your plan.
What’s in the PACE Plan Template?
The fill-in template guides you through three stages:
- Build Your Plan
Start with your primary network and work through all four PACE levels. At each step, you’ll identify where your existing communications might fall short, which networks can fill those gaps, what equipment is needed, and when and how to switch to the next level. - Review and Refine
Once you’ve outlined your plan, use the included checklists to look for weak spots. Is the progression from one network to the next logical? Does it work with your existing radios and technology? Can your team use it without hesitation in a high-pressure situation?The goal is a plan that’s reliable, intuitive, and easy to implement.
- Test, Train, and Implement
A PACE plan is only as good as its performance in the field. The template includes a one-page plan summary, test and training log, and team sign-off sheet to help you move beyond planning and make sure everyone knows what to do when communications fail.Whether you’re starting from scratch or evaluating an existing communications strategy, this template will help you identify the next steps toward reliable communications, wherever duty calls.
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Need help selecting networks, choosing equipment, or automating failover? Skymira helps public safety agencies, utilities, emergency responders, and other organizations develop and implement PACE plans tailored to their operations.
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