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The Politics of Perfume & Your Co-Workers
June 22, 2011Dear Radiohead: One of my co-workers likes to practically bathe in their favorite scent. I’m not someone with a “sensitive nose,” but sometimes I can’t concentrate it’s so strong. Should telecommunicators really be allowed to wear perfumes and colognes on duty? What do I do? — Signed, Eau de toilette
Read full articlePublic Safety Officials Meet with Biden & Top Officials
June 17, 2011On June 16, Vice President Joe Biden and other top Obama administration officials met with APCO International Immediate Past President Richard Mirgon and other leaders of the Public Safety Alliance (PSA) at the White House to discuss the future of S. 911: The Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act of 2011.
Read full articleNENA Executive Board Approves i3 Standard
June 17, 2011June, 16, 2011 — The National Emergency Number Association announced that its Executive Board formally approved an end-state architectural vision for Next Generation 9-1-1, along with a number of directives for additional Technical Development review.
Read full articleGa. Woman Calls 911 After the Wrong Chinese Food Was Delivered
June 16, 2011Savannah, Ga. (NY Daily News) — A Georgia woman was reprimanded, not charged, after calling 9-1-1 to report that her local Chinese restaurant had delivered her the wrong order. The Savannah-Chatham Metro Police released the following audio recording of the call.
Read full articleStorms Hit Knox 9-1-1 System
June 16, 2011Knoxville, Tenn. — A lightning strike was suspected of knocking out Knox County 9-1-1’s primary communications system for approximately 45 minutes during a thunderstorm Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Read full articleRadio Waves Announces Microwave Antenna for 42 GHz Band
June 16, 2011N. Billerica, Massachusetts (June 2010) – Radio Waves, Inc., The Leader in Microwave Antenna InnovationTM, announced a new line of 42 GHz antennas including the HPCPE-42 and HP2-42. This new series covers from 40.5 – 43.5 GHz GHz. This band will be deployed on Eastern Europe and other areas of the world. The HPCPE-42 Discriminator offers 40 dB of gain and the HP2-42 offers 45 dB of gain. Both of these new antennas have very high F/B ratios to mitigate interference.
Read full articleZetron Unveils Innovative MAX Call-Taking at NENA
June 16, 2011Zetron is unveiling its new MAX Call-Taking system at the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) conference and trade show in Minneapolis, MN, June 18-23, 2011. MAX Call-Taking is one of Zetron’s innovative MAX Solution family of products, which includes the recently released MAX Dispatch system. MAX Call-Taking is Next-Generation 9-1-1 i3 ready and is able to provide 99.999 percent availability. Its intelligent UI selectively displays information pertinent to the task at hand and meets NENA HMI requirements.
Read full articleFirecom’s Wireless Communication Headsets Improve Safety and Efficiency for Firefighters and Other First Responders
June 16, 2011June 13, 2011, Portland, OR – Firecom, the leader in rugged and reliable team communication systems, today announced an upgrade program that extends wireless capability and benefits to thousands of its existing wired-headset users. Hands-free wireless communication headsets improve safety, efficiency and productivity for users working in challenging environments, including emergency response, fire and public safety.
Read full articleNationally Accredited Fire Department Adds CommandScope From RealView
June 16, 2011Chicago, Ill. – June 15, 2011 – RealView LLC, a Microsoft® Partner providing mobile inspection and emergency pre-plan programs for office buildings, fire departments, hospitality, education and others, today announced implementation of its CommandScope Emergency Pre-Plan for the Henderson, Nev. fire department. The latest RealView addition in a nationwide advance toward building technology, Henderson Fire Department will benefit from real-time, electronic building intelligence both before and during emergency scenarios.
Read full articleIntrado Acquires Contact One
June 16, 2011LONGMONT, Colo., June 15, 2011 — Intrado Inc., a subsidiary of West Corporation and a leading provider of 9-1-1 technology solutions, today announced the acquisition of Contact One, a leader in integrated 9-1-1 geographic information system (GIS) data management solutions for public safety.
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