First Line Technology, a supplier of Out of the Box solutions to first responders and U.S. military bases near Washington, D.C., is pleased to announce the launch of its online store, which will provide customers the opportunity to learn more about First Line Technology's most popular products and to purchase them with greater ease.
Information sharing between federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners is critical to U.S. national security. The Department of Homeland Security has updated its Information Sharing Segment Architecture - which will serve as a road map to guide implementation and investment efforts in information sharing.
"Our new Volunteer Connection system will be a great benefit for the Red Cross, a great tool for our volunteers and a great asset to our service in communities," said Gail McGovern, president and CEO of the Red Cross. "We believe Volunteer Connection will improve our response to community needs and deliver services of the Red Cross mission by better engaging one of our greatest assets - the talents, time, and dedication of our volunteers."
Two types of environmental conditions - cold-dry and humid-rainy - are associated with seasonal influenza epidemics, according to an epidemiological study led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health's Fogarty International Center. The paper, published in "PLoS Pathogens," presents a simple climate-based model that maps influenza activity globally and accounts for the diverse range of seasonal patterns observed across temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions.
L-3 Security & Detection Systems (SDS) has announced that its eXaminer® 3DX and 3DX-ES explosives detection systems (EDS) have been certified by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA). These are the first systems to pass the TSA's rigorous new certification standard.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that outlines the roles and responsibilities of both agencies in providing federal assistance to repair and restore public transportation systems in areas the President has declared a major disaster or emergency.
The National Fire Academy invites fire and emergency medical services training officers to apply for pilot offerings of its new course, 21st Century Training for Fire/EMS Training Officers (P0354). The course promotes ideas for change and innovation and teaches how new methods, technologies, and safety measures can be integrated into a local training program.
"The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is committed to working with our partners in academia and throughout the private sector to develop the next generation of cyber professionals to protect against evolving cyber threats," said Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. "NICCS provides a comprehensive online resource for cyber education and training."
The George Mason University is offering a three-day, non-credit short-course designed to introduce participants to the challenges facing the world at the intersection of biodefense and public health.
The official testimony of U.S. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Fisher and Office of Field Operations Acting Assistant Commissioner Kevin McAleenan on the role of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in securing America's border - and what a secure border looks like.
