Canada expands emergency alert system
10 April, 2018 by Jonathan NallyCanadians can now receive National Public Alerting System alerts on compatible wireless devices such as smartphones.
Emergency communications conference
09 April, 2018 by Jonathan NallyExperts in the field of disaster and emergency communications will gather in Melbourne in June to share ideas and lessons learned.
French airports receive Sepura gateway radio
09 April, 2018A gateway radio solution has been successfully tested by Sepura's French partner, with a view to rolling it out at Lyon-Bron Airport and Lyon Saint-Exupery.
PEMEA standard released by ETSI
06 April, 2018The Technical Specification TS 103 478 defines the requirements and architecture of Pan-European mobile emergency applications (PEMEA).
Extra safety data for first responders
05 April, 2018 by Jonathan NallyEmergency services personnel in Belgium will soon be able to retrieve important automobile information via their mobile devices.
Parramatta emergency comms enhanced
04 April, 2018There has been a 92% increase in portable radio coverage in the Parramatta CBD, following the completion of a new radio site in the area.
QAS emergency nerve centre opens ahead of GC2018
27 March, 2018The Emergency and Fleet Management Precinct and ambulance station at Geebung have now been officially opened.
Motorola Solutions Capture mobile camera app
15 March, 2018The Motorola Solutions Capture mobile camera app enables first responders to easily capture image, video and audio evidence with the LEX L11 or Android and iOS-based smartphones.
Police complain of digital radio congestion
13 March, 2018 by Jonathan NallyFirst responders had trouble with congestion on their digital voice radio system during February's shooting at Parkland School in Florida.
Fire & Rescue NSW integrates PTT
08 March, 2018Wireless Innovation and Cobham SATCOM partnership delivers satellite/LMR PTT solution for state-wide communications.
FE assists with Santa Barbara's public safety radio system
01 March, 2018Federal Engineering Inc. (FE) has been awarded a contract to provide consulting services in relation to the replacement of the public safety radio system in the County of Santa Barbara.
Zetron MAX fire station alerting system
19 February, 2018The Zetron MAX fire station alerting (FSA) system can integrate with any modern CAD system, deliver voice announcements through VoIP and radio links, as well as help save space by combining dispatch and fire station alerting.
Changes coming for our control rooms
08 February, 2018 by Ged GriffinAutomation, broadband and other emerging technologies need to be factored into control room design and operation.
VIDEO: FirstNet priority calls over AT&T LTE
07 February, 2018 by Jonathan NallyA balloon festival was a chance for first responders to experience the priority handling of calls on AT&T's LTE broadband network.
Emergency services trial high-tech smartphones
05 February, 2018High-tech smartphones will be distributed to paramedics in rural and regional areas, providing them with undisrupted phone connections when responding to emergencies.
