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VMI upgrades radios and barrier gates, plans siren-activated openings for emergency vehicles

Rockbridge County Local Emergency Planning Committee · September 3, 2025
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Summary

Virginia Military Institute told the LEPC it upgraded to Harris radios, completed new barrier posts and is programming siren-operated sensors to automatically open for Fire/EMS/Police, with a target of early January to be operational.

Paul, speaking for Virginia Military Institute, briefed the committee on recent safety and communications upgrades on campus, including a switch to Harris radios intended to improve interoperability with regional partners.

"The posts will have a siren-operated sensor that will automatically open for Fire/EMS/Police," Paul said, adding that barriers are completed but not yet operational while staff finish system programming. VMI also noted cadets had returned recently and that the first home football game is Oct. 4.

The committee discussed testing and gate access for emergency responders; Paul said he would coordinate with Trent about gate testing and programming to ensure reliability before the gates are declared operational next winter.

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