RapidSOS public safety software installed in Tennessee
06 June, 2017Multiple public safety answering points (PSAPs) in Tennessee have been installed with RapidSOS-enabled Zetron MAX call-taking software.
WA to review boating safety equipment
29 May, 2017 by Jonathan NallyRadios, EPIRBs, GPS units and other devices used by recreational sailors in WA are the subject of a new review.
Emergency conference a success
29 May, 2017Preparedness topped the agenda at the 2017 Australian and New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference.
FCC wants Blue Alerts adopted
23 May, 2017An alert that would inform the public that a police officer is in danger or that a suspect might be on the loose has been proposed by the FCC.
Barret HF radio assists Peru disaster relief
23 May, 2017Barrett Communications has donated some equipment to the disaster relief effort in Peru.
Vic firefighters to receive upgrade
22 May, 2017Reforms designed to modernise Victorian firefighting services will be carried out at the CFA.
Spok and Wavelink partner on healthcare comms
22 May, 2017A healthcare distribution agreement has been established between Wavelink and Spok.
Calls to harmonise 700–800 MHz for LTE PPDR
17 May, 2017The Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Wireless Group has recommended that nations standardise 700–800 MHz for LTE-based public protection and disaster relief.
Location detection of emergency callers improved in NZ
11 May, 2017A new caller location system will be implemented for mobile emergency calls in New Zealand.
Scholarships for emergency management volunteers
10 May, 2017The federal government is establishing an emergency management volunteer scholarship program to assist volunteers with the work they do.
From radio to broadband — the fundamental needs for mission critical performance
05 May, 2017First responders have long relied on land mobile radio communication to manage their daily responsibilities safely and efficiently.
RFI X10DR Elite wireless microphone
01 May, 2017Available through RFI, the X10DR Elite is the latest version of the field-proven wireless microphone solution for critical communication applications.
EMV upgrades emergency alert system
01 May, 2017Emergency Management Victoria has conducted a trial of its upgraded community emergency alert system.
Vic SES adopts cloud for mobile connectivity
26 April, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe safety agency has adopted Microsoft Azure cloud services to keep staff and volunteers connected.
Soprano RapidAlert cloud-based mobile enterprise messaging suite platform
19 April, 2017The Soprano RapidAlert cloud-based mobile enterprise messaging suite platform enables logistics companies to provide real-time communications during threats and monitors their safety.
