Emergency caller location system saves lives in NZ
10 July, 2017Lives have already been saved by a new system for 111 emergency mobile phone calls in New Zealand.
Fire and Emergency NZ launched
03 July, 2017 by Jonathan NallyNew Zealand's disparate firefighting agencies have been merged into one national body, called Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
Next-gen Triple Zero RFT due soon
29 June, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe federal government will soon issue an RFT for the next-generation Triple Zero Emergency Call Service, which will include integrated location-based data services.
FCC clarifies FirstNet state 'opt out' procedures
29 June, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe US FCC has set out the processes for reviewing state 'opt out' plans for connecting with FirstNet.
$178m allocated for NSW CCEP
22 June, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe NSW state government has allocated $178 over two years to implement the Critical Communications Enhancement Program.
$67.9m for QFES fleet renewal
19 June, 2017 by Jonathan NallyQueensland's firefighters will soon receive new, state-of-the-art vehicles under a two-year, $67.9 million fleet renewal program.
Motorola to provide solutions for FirstNet
14 June, 2017Motorola Solutions will provide mobile apps, software and services for the FirstNet network as part of its role on the AT&T team.
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.
Barret HF radio assists Peru disaster relief
23 May, 2017Barrett Communications has donated some equipment to the disaster relief effort in Peru.
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.
Spok and Wavelink partner on healthcare comms
22 May, 2017A healthcare distribution agreement has been established between Wavelink and Spok.
Vic firefighters to receive upgrade
22 May, 2017Reforms designed to modernise Victorian firefighting services will be carried out at the CFA.
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.
