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.
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.
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.
$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.
Motorola Solutions DIMETRA Express single-site TETRA digital radio system
01 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsThe Motorola Solutions DIMETRA Express is a single-site TETRA digital radio system all-in-one box that can be deployed within 15 min.
Mexico TETRA contract given to Sepura
01 June, 2017The contract for a first-responder TETRA network in Mexico has been awarded to Sepura.
Airbus to upgrade Bordeaux TETRA
01 June, 2017The TETRA secure radio network of the metropolitan area in Bordeaux is being upgraded by Airbus and its partner, Telpass.
Motorola Solutions DIMETRA X Core fully scalable TETRA system
31 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsThe Motorola Solutions DIMETRA X Core is a fully scalable TETRA system to support mission-critical communications for public safety as well as enterprise organisations including utilities, public transport and oil and gas companies.
Emergency conference a success
29 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Australian and New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management ConferencePreparedness topped the agenda at the 2017 Australian and New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference.
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.
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.
FCC updates personal radio services rules
23 May, 2017 by Jonathan NallyRules governing the use of CB radios, PLBs and other devices in the US will be updated to bring them into the 21st century.