Better Way for Coastal Communities to Prep for Devastating Storms
Coastal storms can cause surges, sea-level rise, and cyclone winds that devastate communities. But emergency management experts in a new study detail a method for involving local stakeholders in planning for...
Tragedy Leads to Shooter Detection Adoption in Hospital Systems (Video)
As the world leader in gunshot detection technology, Shooter Detection Systems (SDS) continues to break through new vertical markets as their world class gunshot detection products are selected in the marketplace.
SDS...
DisasterLAN Focuses on GIS-Based Situation Awareness for Responders
Getting maps and geographic information into the hands of responders quickly is critical to making strategic decisions on resources, personnel, and services.
Buffalo Computer Graphics (BCG), Inc. has addressed this need by...
IFD Upgrades to Extinguish Network Connectivity Challenges (Video)
Cradlepoint, is helping the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) ensure firefighters have the communications tools needed to keep a population of more than 2 million people safe when and where rescues are needed.
Serving...
New Video Drone Platform for Project First Responders (See in Action)
Mouser Electronics, together with Easy Aerial Inc. and celebrity engineer Grant Imahara, have launched the second video episode from the latest series in the Empowering Innovation Together™ program.
The new Project First Responders...
Axon Connects TASER Weapons to Wearable Cameras (See in Action)
TASER International has released the new Signal Performance Power Magazine (SPPM), the latest addition to an ever-expanding ecosystem of connected technologies. The SPPM is a smart battery that works with TASER's X2 and X26P Smart Weapon.
The...
Improving Situational Awareness for Airborne SAR Missions – McMurdo
Guest Editorial By Steve Waters, McMurdo Inc.
Airborne search and rescue missions are some of the most dangerous and demanding operations undertaken by military and civilian helicopter aircrews.
Usually conducted at night...
Oakland Fire: 33 Bodies Found; 70% of Building Still to be Searched (Video)
By Dan Simon and Chandrika Narayan, CNN
At least 33 people have been confirmed dead, including teenagers and a deputy's son, in a massive blaze that gutted a converted warehouse over the...
McMurdo Wins NOAA Award to Expand SAR Geographic Areas
McMurdo, the most trusted name in emergency readiness and response, and a 2016 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Winner, has been awarded a $6.67 million USD contract by the National Oceanic and...
Tyco Security Products Launches Shooter Detection System Integration
Tyco Security Products, a 2016 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Winner, has today announced that Software House C•CURE 9000, the access-control powerhouse, now integrates with Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System by...
