First responders

DoD launches MD5 National Security Technology Accelerator to address disaster relief challenges

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recently launched the MD5 National Security Technology Accelerator to create solutions for humanitarian issues…

8 years ago

Honeywell releases plans for AreaRAE Pro for emergency first responder use

Honeywell released plans on Thursday for a next-generation wireless, transportable GPS-enabled multi-threat monitor called the AreaRAE Pro. The AreaRAE Pro…

8 years ago

Ratcliffe holds first-ever Emergency Management Summit

U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) recently hosted the first-ever Emergency Management Summit to help first responders in his district prepare…

8 years ago

Payne says interoperability for first responders among biggest challenges

U.S. Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) recently said that continuing to improve interoperability among first responders and ensuring that they…

8 years ago

HHS purchases two products to combat bone marrow-related radiological injuries

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) recently…

8 years ago

GAO: Improved procurement of land mobile radios by OMB could enhance interoperability

An improved procurement process of land mobile radios (LMRs) could enhance interoperability and cut overall costs, according to a recent…

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HHS, Emergent BioSolutions enter into contract for anthrax vaccine development

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) recently…

8 years ago

House passes McCaul’s first responder grant bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Community Counterterrorism Preparedness Act, H.R. 5859, on Thursday, to provide assistance to first…

8 years ago

First responders train with new technology at N.Y.’s largest emergency response exercise

More than 100 first responders gathered in New York this week for the state’s largest emergency response training exercise featuring…

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FirstNet awards grants to eight agencies under Band 14 spectrum program

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) awarded funds on Thursday to eight agencies for its Band 14 Incumbent Spectrum Relocation…

8 years ago

IAFC, Esri enter partnership for GIS technology for first responders

The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) announced a partnership on Tuesday with Esri to geo-enable the association’s programs and…

8 years ago

CDC exercises contract option with Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., for supply of vaccinia immune globulin for SNS

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) exercised a contract option with Emergent BioSolutions, Inc., on Tuesday valued…

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FirstNet to hold Southwest border region forum on public safety communications

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) will hold its inaugural forum in the Southwest border region in August to engage…

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Rhode Island first responders to receive more than $8 million to enhance emergency preparedness

A coalition of Rhode Island lawmakers said on Friday that the state would receive more than $8 million in federal…

8 years ago

FirstNet prepares for deployment of nationwide public safety broadband network

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) moved forward on Friday with its preparations for a public-private partnership to deploy and…

8 years ago

ECBC researchers assist Army with chemical agent resistant vehicle coatings

The Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC) assisted the United States Armed Forces this month in protecting warfighters from exposure to…

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IAFCF selects 10 recipients for hazmat scholarships

The International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation (IAFCF) selected 10 first responders and safety officers on Friday for the 2016…

8 years ago

FDA accepts for review Emergent BioSolutions’ sBLA for Building 55 Biothrax production

Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.’s supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) seeking approval for the manufacture of BioThrax (anthrax vaccine adsorbed) at the…

8 years ago

Alliance for Biosecurity applauds subcommittee efforts to sustain medical countermeasure funding

The Alliance for Biosecurity lauded the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee on Tuesday for recommending sustained funding…

8 years ago

McSally recognizes first responders at award ceremony

U.S. Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ) hosted her office’s first-ever Congressional First Responder of Distinction Award Ceremony on Monday, recognizing firefighters,…

8 years ago

Rivada Mercury reveals world-class team for FirstNet building bid

The world-class team of global communications industry leaders that make up a company formed to bid on building the first…

8 years ago

Avon Protection introduces new technology to combat CBRN threats

Avon Protection on Monday introduced new technology designed to combat chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats for first responders…

8 years ago

Bomb squads converge on New York for major public safety training exercise

More than 200 bomb technicians and first responders from five states and Canada came together this week to participate in…

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House passes Veterans EMT Support Act

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Veterans EMT Support Act, H.R. 1818, by a vote of 415-1.…

8 years ago

Report: Nation’s preparedness for public health emergencies showing improvement

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released its annual assessment of health security and preparedness on Monday, which showed improvement for…

8 years ago

FirstNet looks ahead to selecting private partner to build first public safety communications network

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) will continue to accept proposals from private partners for deployment of an innovative nationwide public safety…

8 years ago

Homeland security grants bill passes House

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the States and High-Risk Urban Area Working Group Act, H.R. 4509, on Wednesday. The…

8 years ago

Rebmann: U.S. infrastructure needs to be improved to respond to bioterror, pandemic events

Founded in 2001 to train professionals in biosecurity and disaster preparedness, the Institute for Biosecurity at Saint Louis University’s College…

8 years ago

Zilinskas: U.S. biodefense needs improvement

The United States is increasingly turning to biodefense as threats against the homeland continue to grow, but the Middlebury Institute…

8 years ago

Sandia signs memorandum of agreement with California Fire and Rescue Training Authority

Sandia National Laboratories announced on Wednesday that it has signed a a memorandum of agreement with the California Fire and…

8 years ago

New York State DHSES conducts training exercises at Oriskany training center

The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) announced on Wednesday that 200 citizen soldiers from…

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NY congressional delegation grants $60 million for counterterrorism and emergency preparedness

A coalition of New York congressional representatives last week announced more than $60 million in federal grants to support counterterrorism…

8 years ago

Avon Protection outlines equipment lineup at Defexpo 2016

Avon Protection announced that it will showcase its chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear respiratory protection equipment services together along with…

8 years ago

CDP trains first responders on CBRNE evidence collection

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) commenced a training exercise last week aimed at handling environments affected by chemical, biological,…

8 years ago

FLIR Systems to power new thermal imaging smartphone

FLIR Systems, Inc., announced on Wednesday that it will integrate its Lepton micro camera into the new Cat S60 to…

8 years ago

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