80% of US 911 calls are from mobiles
24 January, 2017 by Jonathan NallyAnalysis of data collected from US states shows that around 80% of 911 calls come from mobile phones, with only 16% from landlines.
Video: Challenges of rural interoperability
19 January, 2017Connectivity, reliability and interoperability are challenges for everyone, but especially so for authorities with responsibilities in rural and regional areas.
NZ had 450+ rescue beacon alerts in 2016
19 January, 2017 by Jonathan NallyNew Zealand rescue authorities responded to more than 450 rescue beacon alerts in 2016, including incidents in the air, on land, and on the seas and waterways.
Emergency response boosted by RapidSOS, Zetron partnership
18 January, 2017More accurate location and additional caller information will be received during an emergency call, following a partnership between Zetron and RapidSOS.
Emergency warning system improves road safety
18 January, 2017Audio warnings about an approaching ambulance will soon be available in Swedish cars.
Report into comms during South Australian storms
16 January, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe Local Government Association of South Australia has looked at lessons learned in the wake of communications difficulties encountered during September's storms.
US emergency alert system successfully tested
13 January, 2017A successful nationwide test has been conducted on the US Emergency Alert System (EAS).
How should emergency operators be classified?
12 January, 2017 by Jonathan NallyThe head of an FCC bureau argues that changing technology and responsibilities should lead to an upgrade in the classification of 911 operators.
C3 TETRA network contract awarded to Rohill
12 January, 2017The upgrade of the C3 (Critical Communication Caribbean) TETRA network in the Antilles will be undertaken by Rohill.
Video: Scandinavia's ISI exercise
09 January, 2017 by Jonathan NallyWatch this video of Swedish and Norwegian emergency services personnel putting cross-border TETRA interoperability to the test.
Vic police and emergency services receive radio upgrade
22 December, 2016Outdated police and emergency services radios will be replaced by the Victorian Government under a seven-year contract with Telstra.
Marine radio upgraded for NSW-Vic border
22 December, 2016The Sydney to Hobart yacht race will benefit from a new marine radio safety net, which has been upgraded by Marine Rescue NSW.
Airbus and TC Connect oversee Norwegian TETRA integration
21 December, 2016Modernisation has begun on the Norwegian public warning system, after Airbus Defence and Space and TC Connect were awarded the major contract.
Motorola and NSW Telco Authority upgrade public safety radio
16 December, 2016The New South Wales radio network will be upgraded to assist public safety agencies in their duties.
It's time for action on PSMB
13 December, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe government's long-awaited response to the PSMB report has drawn both anger and caution from different sectors.
