Updates

Red Cross Urges Everyone to Make a Plan for Preparedness Month

Whether it is a hurricane, an earthquake, or a house fire that threatens, families need a disaster plan first to make sure they are ready when emergencies happen. "Just like no coach would bring a team onto a field without a game plan, every family needs their own game plan for emergencies," said Russ Paulsen, executive director of Community Preparedness and Resilience at the American Red Cross.

UI&U Elects New Trustee

"We are honored that Kay C. Goss, CEM has chosen to join our board," said Dr. Roger H. Sublett, president of Union Institute & University (UI&U). "Kay has distinguished herself in her field and brings a focused perspective that will serve the university and its students well particularly in the areas of innovative and practical degree solutions for adults."

Presidential Proclamation - National Preparedness Month, 2012

During National Preparedness Month, citizens renew their commitment to promoting emergency preparedness in homes, businesses, and communities nationwide, and to building an America more ready and resilient than ever before.

TSA Announces Kelly Hoggan as New Assistant Administrator for Office of Global Strategies

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced Kelly Hoggan as the Assistant Administrator for the Office of Global Strategies. In this role, Hoggan will oversee TSA's engagement with foreign governments and international industry stakeholders as TSA continues to grow as a risk-based, intelligence-driven counterterrorism agency.

FLIR Systems Fido NXT Wins Instrument Business Outlook's 2012 Bronze Award for Portable Instrumentation

According to Instrument Business Outlook, the NXT's innovative industrial design clearly distinguished it by creating an appealing visual appearance and enhanced end-user experience. Lightweight and rugged, Fido NXT delivers fast, accurate, and consistent explosives detection capabilities for combat, physical security, and anti-terrorism operations around the world.

Obama Administration Takes New Action to Improve Public Health

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced new investments that will help strengthen the nation's public health workforce and fight disease and illness.

Idaho Technology, Inc. Becomes BioFire Diagnostics, Inc.

"The new name reflects the passion and energy of the Company and management team, and highlights our expanded presence in the clinical diagnostics market. We have established strong momentum in the diagnostics marketplace and the new branding under BioFire Diagnostics better reflects the markets we serve," said Kirk Ririe, Chief Executive Officer of BioFire Diagnostics.

Inc. Names ESi One of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in the U.S.

For the sixth consecutive year, ESi Acquisition, Inc. (ESi®), the global leader in emergency information management solutions, has been named to the Inc. magazine list of America's fastest-growing private companies. ESi pioneered the concept of the "virtual" emergency operations center with WebEOC®, the world's first Internet-enabled crisis information management software.

HHS Announces Next Steps to Promote Use of Electronic Health Records & Health Information Exchange

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced the next steps in the Obama administration's work to help doctors and hospitals use electronic health records.

First Line Technology Named to The Inc. 500|5000 List

First Line Technology applied for this prestigious award, which is based on percentage growth over the course of the past three years, in March and is proud to say that the company's successful growth is only expected to continue. Being named to the Inc. 500|5000 list is an honor that First Line and all of its employees are excited to accept.