Saturday, May 17, 2008
Technology
CCAT Announces Technology Transfer Support for First Responder Technologies
San Diego's Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technology plans to award technology transition assistance to small companies with DoD-funded technologies....
DuPont Launches Test Facility for Next Generation Storm Protection
DuPont has opened its first storm shelter testing center at is Chestnut Run site for testing different materials for its DuPont StormRoom with Kevlar....
NIST Outlines Fire Service Initiatives
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has developed and launched a new Web site that outlines the Institute’s efforts to develop and apply technology, measurements and standards to better understand fire behavior, control and prevention and to improve operations, equipment, fire suppression, fire investigations and disaster response....
Charlotte Region Implements Incident Management Software
The Charlotte Urban Area Security Initiative has implemented nine standalone E Team systems to enhance emergency preparedness throughout the region....
Communications
House Looks at Failed Communication Auction
The House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet held a hearing with the Federal Communications Commission to analyze the 700MHz spectrum auction....
Florida Red Cross Tests Flood Response
The American Red Cross, Broward County (Fla.) Chapter, successfully used AtHoc IWSAlert as part of its recent disaster readiness exercise and evaluation....
Bluetooth on its Way
A walkie-talkie headset with Bluetooth first will be targeted to security and retail sectors — then to public safety....
Senate Passes VoIP/Public Safety Bill
The U.S. Senate approved S. 428, the IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act. The measure would require Internet telephone companies to offer enhanced 911 services to all subscribers....
Computers & Software
Multi-Use Mapping
Fire departments can play a key role in planning and developing a community’s enterprise GIS database....
Necessary Expense
Strict adherence to state regulations and insurance requirements is essential for reimbursement. Selecting the right EMS billing software can make the difference....
Data Wish List
Planning for data use before stepping into the GIS-enabled world helps fire departments get the best system....
Platform Integration
The spatial analysis and visualization offered by GIS deliver a new level of preparedness. By Russ Johnson ...
