According to Saudi military sources, the C50 was chosen because it uses the technologies arising from Avon's current military-mask programmes in the United States. Combined with the appropriate filter, the C50 offers protection against chemical warfare and riot agents, TICs, and a variety of biological and radiological hazards.
Prepare now to apply for FY 2011 AFG (Assistance to Firefighters Grant) funding! Important changes have been made to the AFG Program, and those seeking funds need to know about them before starting their applications. To learn the details and talk directly to AFG regional contacts, think about attending one of the many AFG Workshops scheduled to be held within the next few weeks.
Fortress Technologies has announced the release of the company's new high-performance radio for operation in the 4.4GHz licensed C-Band for its portfolio of mesh points. Fortress wireless communications solutions for outdoor environments are designed for government networks and, with the new 4.4GHz radio, can now also operate in this band - which is assigned for military, government, and public safety communication networks, ensuring a more secure and interference-free mesh infrastructure.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS). The EAS is a national alert and warning system established to enable the President of the United States to address the American public during emergencies.
"We strive to ensure the utmost customer satisfaction by supplying our customers with the highest quality products," said First Line Technology President Amit Kapoor. "For years, we have used ISO 9001 methodology, so transferring to certification was the next logical - and easy - step to ensure that all of our product lines, which we manufacture and distribute, were made to the highest quality specifications possible."
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first nucleic acid amplification In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) test that detects Coxiella burnetii, the bacteria that causes Q fever. The IVD test, developed by Idaho Technology Inc. (ITI), will help identify military personnel suspected of contracting the disease and will run on the Joint Biological Agent Identification and Diagnostics System (JBAIDS), used in all branches of the military for diagnostic testing.
ArmorFlex provides excellent shielding against Galactic Cosmic Radiation and high-energy protons, but is less effective in stopping neutron radiation. ILC Dover has developed a lightweight, flexible, borated polyethylene material to meet this need. Through hybridization, this material will not only improve shielding for spacecraft but may also be useful in the design of protective equipment for the nuclear industry.
ElanTech has announced the successful deployment of its Incident Management Decision Support System (IMDSS) software during FEMA's National Level Exercise 2011 (NLE 11) disaster simulation conducted at Kentucky's Murray State University. IMDSS is a software tool that aggregates diverse information pertinent to the management of an emergency into one geospatially organized digital dashboard.
This information, provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is intended to help employers and workers prepare in advance for anticipated response activities, and to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses in the field after rescue, recovery, and clean-up operations begin.
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano visited the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to address the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) - focusing special attention on the ongoing efforts to safeguard the nation's cybersecurity and critical infrastructures.
