The U.S. Center for Domestic Preparedness' new Facebook site offers a unique venue where first responders can learn about fully funded training opportunities, read reviews and appraisals written by former students, and interface with their counterparts across the nation.
FilmArray's proprietary technology represents a significant advance in user-friendliness and multiplex infectious-disease testing capabilities for hospital clinical labs. This is the first U.S. patent issued to cover the FilmArray system, and BioFire has exclusive rights to the patented technology.
"EPA's FY 2014 budget reflects our firm commitment to keeping American communities across our country healthy and clean, while also taking into consideration the difficult fiscal situation and the declining resources of state, local, and tribal programs," said U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Robert Perciasepe.
MSA announces an industry-first SO2/H2S-LC XCell Sensor for ALTAIR 4X Multigas Detectors - considered to be ideal for monitoring sulfur dioxide, and enclosed in a compact personal gas monitor.
Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano recently traveled to Tucson, Arizona, to inspect border security operations at the Southwest border, to meet with state and local stakeholders, and to highlight the significant progress achieved at disrupting illegal drug trafficking and improving operations along the Southwest border.
GammaTech Computer Corp. announces that its semi-rugged tablet PC, Durabook model CA10, is now available for purchase. This ultra-mobile tablet comes with a feature package that is perfectly suited for those whose jobs take them away from a normal office setting.
"This is an important step in our work with the academic community to help campuses prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate crisis and emergency situations," said Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano.
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are developing a medical instrument that will be able to quickly detect a suite of biothreat agents, including anthrax, ricin, botulinum, shiga and SEB toxin. The device, once developed, then approved by the Food and Drug Administration and commercialized, would most likely be used in emergency rooms in the event of a bioterrorism incident.
The Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) College of Justice and Safety is offering an online fire program that will provide participants with the leadership and management skills that go beyond the fire industry and are applicable directly to their current roles.
The National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) is going to partner with the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International going forward on technical standards issues related to public safety broadband communications.
