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Fire Departments Say Alameda Authorities Never Asked for Help to Save Raymond Zack
June 6, 2011Alameda, Calif. — Questions remain about how Alameda city firefighters and police officers handled efforts to rescue a distraught man intent on taking his own life, including whether they asked for help from other local agencies with the equipment and training to assist.
Read full articleMo. Capital City Looking to Upgrade Tornado Sirens
June 6, 2011Jefferson City, Mo. (AP) — Officials in Missouri’s capital city have decided to look into improving its aging storm warning system, after a deadly tornado hit the state’s southwest. Two of Jefferson City’s 15 warning sirens currently are not working, and many of its other sirens are several decades old.
Read full articleYurok Tribe Deploys Public Safety Line Through New White Space Technology
June 6, 2011Eureka, Calif. — The Yurok Tribe has announced the establishment of a dedicated public safety line for its reservation through recently deployed technology from an Arcata-based company.
Read full articlePhone Companies, Police Working to fix 9-1-1 Busy Signals
June 3, 2011Colorado Springs, Colo. — The Colorado Springs Police Department is working with AT&T and Qwest to fix a problem that has prevented some wireless callers from getting through to 9-1-1 dispatchers.
Read full articlePasadena AM Radio Can Now Broadcast Up-to-Date Information
June 3, 2011Pasadena, Texas — Residents in Pasadena now have another option to keep abreast of news during an emergency event should telephone, television and internet services be interrupted. Pasadena’s Office of Emergency Management recently installed an AM radio station capable of broadcasting up-to-date information in response to any local disaster that may affect residents.
Read full articleKenwood USA Corp. Donates Two-Way Radio Equipment to Alabama Emergency Management Agency
June 3, 2011Suwanee, Ga. — Communications Sector has donated public safety mobile and portable radios and high capacity batteries to the Alabama…
Read full articleVERIZON WIRELESS AND BLUEFORCE DEVELOPMENT DELIVER MACHINE-TO-MACHINE AND ADVANCED WIRELESS SOLUTIONS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY TEAMS
June 2, 2011BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and SALEM, Mass. – Verizon Wireless and Blueforce Development Corporation today announced they will team up to deliver advanced wireless solutions for public safety, emergency medical, national security and critical infrastructure protection in the government and commercial market segments through Verizon Wireless’ Business Solutions Alliance program. Verizon Wireless and Blueforce’s combined expertise focuses on delivering information mobility and advanced situational awareness solutions for human-to-human and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) interactions using Verizon Wireless’ world-class network and services.
Read full articleExpanded DMR Test Capabilities Added to Anritsu LMR Master
June 2, 2011Morgan Hill, CA – For Immediate Release – Anritsu Company introduces two options that allow the industry leading LMR Master™ S412E to conduct digital modulation analysis and generation, and coverage mapping based on the ETSI Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Tier 2 protocol. The expanded testing capabilities provide engineers, technicians, and contractors responsible with the deployment, installation and maintenance of DMR radio systems – including MotoTRBO™ systems – with a single, lightweight, durable test solution that meets their ever-evolving testing requirements.
Read full articleRealView CommandScope Completes FEMA’s National Incident Management System
June 2, 2011Chicago, Ill. – June 2, 2011 – RealView LLC, a Microsoft® Partner providing mobile inspection and emergency pre-plan programs for office buildings, fire departments, hospitality, education and others, announced today it has completed FEMA’s NIMS STEP. RealView’s CommandScope Fire/Emergency Pre-plan Solution has successfully tested for adherence to NIMS technical standards, concepts and principles, including emergency support, hazards, communication and information management, resource management, and command and management.
Read full articleIntrado Selected for 9-1-1 Services by Tribally-Owned Wireless Carrier
June 2, 2011LONGMONT, Colo., June 2, 2011 — When the people of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota and South Dakota use their cell phones to call 9-1-1, they will soon have access to more reliable and advanced wireless emergency communications services.
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