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Storms 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.
Read full articleCassidian Communications to Display Public Safety Innovations at 2011 NENA Conference
June 16, 2011• Company will exhibit breadth of current and future security and communications products in booth #701
• NG9-1-1 Innovation Demo Suite will showcase the future of emergency call handling with higher levels of integration and management
Cassidian Communications Provides Gaston County, N.C., 9-1-1 Communications Center with Proven Emergency Call Processing Solution
June 16, 2011• The cost-effective and proven NG9-1-1 call processing solution, Sentinel® Patriot® , now supports Gaston County 9-1-1
• No single point of failure and redundant servers ensure 9-1-1 calls are answered efficiently
Toddler Calls 9-1-1 Singing ‘Fire Burning’
June 16, 2011Brentwood, N.H. — A 5-year-old boy dialed 9-1-1 prompted by song lyrics, “Somebody call 9-1-1. Shawty fire burning on the dance floor.” The call prompted a reponse by police.
Read full articleMom in Pa. 9-1-1 Kidnap Hoax Set to Plead
June 16, 2011Philadelphia — A suburban Philadelphia mom who staged a racially charged hoax kidnapping amid a $700,000 fraud investigation appears ready to admit the financial crimes. She served nearly a year in county prison for the false 9-1-1 call and has been detained in federal prison ever since on the fraud charges.
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