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Harris Corp. To Modernize California County's Public Safety Communications System

December 15, 2010
The Harris P25IP (Project 25 to the power of IP) VHF system will provide reliable coverage for first responders and public service agencies throughout the coastal county of 425,000 residents that spans more than 3,300 square miles.

9/11 Health Bill Backers Unveil NYC Badge Display

November 30, 2010
Supporters of a health-care bill to aid first-responders unveiled a public display on Capitol Hill of the badges of 29 first-responders who have died as a result of inhalation-related illnesses.

Cisco 5940 Rugged Routers Mount In First-Responder Vehicles

November 10, 2010
The Cisco 5940 ESR establishes a scalable mobile network in first-responder vehicles. The network extends organizational resources with a high degree of security to employees in the field within the public safety markets.

Urban Shield: Debriefing the Teams

November 3, 2010
SWAT competitions give the teams an opportunity to compete against other tactical teams in events designed to test their competency and mettle. Among the many excellent SWAT competitions to choose from, Urban Shield's "full-scale exercise" format is widely considered the most realistically challenging.

Extrication Wrap

October 31, 2010
Protecto Wrap Company's Protecto Extrication Wrap is a new high-performance self-adhering membrane that protects first responders as well as collision victims from sharp metal and glass edges.

Explosion-Proof LED Lights

October 31, 2010
Larson Electronics has added a Class 1 and Class 2 rated explosion-proof LED drop light on an explosion-proof reel to its wide array of hazardous location lighting.

Urban Shield: Planning and Logistics

October 26, 2010
I refer to Urban Shield as a "gruelathon," and this year proved even tougher than 2009. Although there are a number of outstanding SWAT competitions throughout America, I can think of none more realistic, encompassing, massive and demanding than Urban Shield.

BlackHawk Offers Fire and Rescue Axes

October 20, 2010
BlackHawk offers Dynamic Entry 9-11 Series Rescue Axes, the Super Pulaski Tool and the Single Bit Axe for fire and rescue personnel in demanding situations.

Urban Shield 2010

October 19, 2010

About 30 tactical teams from around the world participated in the 2010 edition of Urban Shield, a grueling first-responder simulation coordinated by the Alameda County (Calif.) Sheriff's Office to train and prepare tactical teams. Source: The Daily Californian.

Wearing a High-Visibility Vest May Save Your Life

October 5, 2010
I know what it's like to have to get out and work a traffic accident; it only takes a few seconds to don this vest. There are still some officers who resist wearing the vest and try to trump up the circumstances to exempt themselves. You're only endangering yourself by doing this.

Supreme Court Won't Hear 9/11 Families Appeal

October 4, 2010
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from the some of the families of 9/11 victims over the treatment of remains from unidentified victims of the terrorist attacks.

California Public Safety Broadband Network Gets $50.6M Stimulus Grant

September 12, 2010
The system will allow public safety personnel to transmit information more quickly and efficiently, during both day-to-day operations and major emergencies. As one example, new broadband applications would enable officers to transmit video images from an accident scene.

BlackHawk Releases Initial Response Gear

August 23, 2010
The BlackHawk Products Group has unveiled the Initial Response packs, belts, harnesses and vests for first responders. These products are compatible with others in the line, allowing the responder to create a system specific to the situation or mission.

First Responders Launch Campaign for Nationwide Communications Network

June 7, 2010
The Public Safety Alliance supports H.R. 5081—also known as the Broadband for First Responders Act of 2010—that would allocate directly to public safety the spectrum needed to establish a nationwide interoperable communications network.

Scott Health & Safety Introduces SureSeal Facepiece Seal System

April 28, 2010
The Scott SureSeal system includes features such as an enhanced sealing surface and practical personal protective equipment (PPE) interfaces. It's integrated with the Scott AV-3000 facepiece, so users experience an expansive field of vision and exceptional voice intelligibility, according to Scott.

Avon Protection Gets NIOSH Certification For ST53 SCBA Facemask

March 2, 2010
Avon Protection Systems Inc. and Avon-International Safety Instruments, Inc. have announced today that the Avon ST53 SCBA system is now certified by NIOSH for industrial protection under 42 CFR 84 as SCBA.

Austin Police Respond to Crash Site

February 18, 2010
The crash of a small plane into a Northwest Austin building that housed federal offices was likely an intentional act of a person targeting the Internal Revenue Service, Austin's police chief has said.

Owens CC First Responder Training

January 25, 2010

Owens Community College offers scenario-based training to first responders via its Center for Emergency Preparedness in Toledo, Ohio. The facility features a Firearms Training System (FATS), an interactive simulated system designed to provide training in the handling and use of small and supporting firearms, as well as confronting hostile assailants.

NYPD/NYFD Task Force Helps Haitian Relief Effort

January 18, 2010
New York Task Force One is managed by the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and is equipped with the latest technology and equipment, trained to respond to catastrophic events involving the collapse of heavy steel and concrete.

NH15 Escape Hood

January 14, 2010
he Avon NH15 Escape Hood is the most compact NIOSH-approved CBRN escape hood available. Designed for use by first responders, the hood provides multiple carry options, including a thigh-mount-capable carrying case, and a streamlined design reduces snagging and delay in donning.
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